Wedding Traditions
In many Western weddings, the bride traditionally wears this color to symbolize purity.
White
Who remembered when the family walked out into the waiting room and said, “You’re a big sister to a healthy baby girl”.
Melissa
Christopher, Chip, Chris, and Chippy are all names that friends and family call him. What name do his close friends use to address him?
Chip
Jessica loves all pets, but their dog holds a special place in her life. What is his name?
Raganr
Who was the one to say “I love you” first?
Jessica
This item is often tossed by the bride; catching it is said to predict who will marry next.
Bouquet or Bouquet Toss
Who remembered playing Christmas games, talking on holidays, and hanging out in Melissa’s living room.
Kylie
Christopher has a sweet tooth! Although he prefers sour candies, he does enjoy some chocolate from time to time. What is his favorite type of chocolate?
Dark
Jessica loves to exercise. Spin class, cardio, kick boxing, powerlifting/weight training, CrossFit, and pilates; she has tried them all. Name the type of exercise she does the most.
Powerlifting/ Weight training
Together they share many interests and hobbies. What are some of that they often do together?
Biking, Hiking, Exercising, Reading, Games, Bing Watching TV, Hunting, Traveling, Museums, Art, Music
A unity ceremony where two items (often candles or sand) are combined symbolizes the joining of two lives. Name one common unity ceremony practice.
Examples: Unity candle, sand ceremony, handfasting.
Who remembered when both Jess and I were pregnant together. We would come home from a day of work and eat a box of macaroni and cheese, lie on the couches, and watch reruns of Sister, Sister.
Emily
Mocktails are Christopher’s preference when in a social setting. What is his favorite mocktail?
Gingerbeer with lime, Mocktail Mule, Gingerbeer
On occasion, Jessica enjoys a glass of wine with dinner or while reading after Ricco’s bedtime. What is her preferred type of wine?
Moscato
Their third date was a little unorthodox. Where was it, or what did they do?
Disney
The wedding reception tradition where the newlyweds cut a shared dessert and feed each other a bite is meant to symbolize what?
Symbolizes sharing/support/commitment and the first act of cooperation as a married couple.
Who remembered Going on a beach vacation to Melissa’s house in North Carolina in Jess’s Ford Focus. We laughed, listened to music, shotgunning Coors Light, and have the inside joke now of “Little Spoon”.
Abbi
Christopher is well-loved and has many close friends, so choosing who would be in his wedding was a challenge. How many men will be standing beside him on the wedding day?
12
Based on the shower theme, we all know Jessica has a green thumb and a love for house plants. About how many house plants does she own?
About 70
The couple spent the beginning of their relationship long-distance and had many FaceTime “dates”. How long did they talk on FaceTime their first “FT date”?
7 hours
Many cultures include a pre-wedding event where friends and family help prepare the bride; in some cultures, this includes hair, makeup, or henna. Name the South Asian ceremony that commonly involves henna for the bride.
Mehndi (Mehndi ceremony) or Henna night.
Who remembered when Jess found out she was pregnant and Facetimed me. When I answered, all I saw was a positive pregnancy test. She then flipped the camera around, and she was crying, happy tears, of course.
Tabby
One night after a dinner date and seeing a live band, Jessica and Christopher stopped at a gas station for more of her favorite cheap wine. What was it that Christopher yelled and that led to the creation of his nickname?
I’m strapped up baaaabbbbbyyyyyy “Indian accent.”
There are many pet names that people use when talking to their loved one. What is the pet name that Christopher made up for Jessica?
Shmooka
What is the name of the town that the couple loves to visit, and is where Christopher proposed?
Thomas, WV/ Davis, WV