FAMOUS COUPLES
WHERE IT BEGAN
ST. VALENTINE
PAUL + BERTHA
IN THE MOVIES
100
Notably the most famous romantic couple in history, they were the center of a Shakespearean Tragedy.
Who is Romeo & Juliet?
100
Engagement and wedding rings are worn on the fourth finger of the left hand because it was once thought that a vein in that finger led directly here.
What is the Heart?
100
Valentine's Day and New Year's Day are the two most popular dates for couples eloping in this city.
What is Las Vegas?
100
This is their favorite sport
What is Softball?
100
"Promise me you’ll survive. That you won’t give up, no matter what happens, no matter how hopeless. Promise me now, Rose, and never let go of that promise." is a famous quote from this movie.
What is "Titanic?"
200
This couple is spent must of their time as friends, sipping coffee at Central Perk.
Who are Ross and Rachel from Friends?
200
This was placed over a brides face to hide her identity in arranged marriages so there was no change the groom could back out of the marriage if he didn't like what he saw. Some fathers used it to trick the groom into marrying a different daughter.
What is the Wedding Veil?
200
Cupid is associated with Valentine's day because Cupid is the son of _____, the Roman god of love and beauty.
Who is Venus?
200
Paul proposed to Bertha on this holiday, in 2017.
What is Mother's Day?
200
This movie, starring Salma Hayek, is titled after a song made most famous by Elvis Presley.
What is "Fools Rush In?"
300
One of the funniest couples in television history, the mischief this wife was into often left her husband saying "_____, You got lots of 'splaining to do"
Who are Ricky and Lucy Ricardo from "I Love Lucy"
300
These were traditionally made of strong herbs to frighten away evil spirits and to cover the stench emitting from people who had not bathed recently!
What are Wedding Bouquets?
300
The patron Saint of loves (St. Valentine) has two US cities named after him...what are they?
What is What is Valentine, Nebraska and Valentine, Texas?
300
What sport/activity brings Paul and Bertha to Corpus?
What is fishing?
300
In this movie, character Peter Klaven goes on a series of man-dates to find a Best Man for his wedding.
What is "I Love You, Man?"
400
Despite the husbands accident prone and clumsy disposition, this cartoon couple "rocked" each other's world.
Who are Fred and Wilma Flinstone?
400
The expression, __________ dates to Roman times, when the bride wore a girdle that was tied in knots - which the groom then had the fun of untying.
What is "tying the knot?"
400
Saint Valentine, according to romantic legend, was a kind-hearted Roman priest who married young couples against the wishes of Emperor Claudius II. He was beheaded on this day in the year 270 AD.
What is February 14th?
400
Paul and Bertha met while attending this school.
What is Hoelsher Elementary?
400
"The Wedding Singer" is set in this year.
What is 1985?
500
These two dogs came from opposite sides of the tracks, but that's nothing a plate of shared spaghetti can't fix.
Who are Lady and the Tramp?
500
As the saying goes, brides carry or wear "something ____" to symbolize purity, fidelity and love.
What is "something blue?"
500
Today we associate love with the heart, but this wasn’t always the case. In medieval times, this internal organ was believed to cause love.
What is the Liver?
500
When Paul and Bertha get married, they will have this many brothers and sisters (living and deceased) combined.
What is 17? Paul has 5 sisters , Bertha has 7 brothers and 5 sisters.
500
Who was originally offered Patrick Swayze's role in "Dirty Dancing?"?
Who is Val Kilmer?