Wedding Statistics
What day of the week is the most popular to get married?
Saturday
What is their favorite date night activity?
Trying a new restaurant or going to dinner and a movie.
What type of weather is considered lucky on the wedding day?
Rain
What is Jacob's favorite meal that Bri cooks?
Mongolian Beef Rice Bowl
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How long is the average honeymoon?
7 days
What did they do on their first date?
Sushi in downtown Los Gatos, got tea, walked around downtown, and met Bri's mom.
What was a symbol of fertility that was traditionally thrown at the bride and groom while exiting their wedding?
Rice
What is Jacob's pet name for Bri?
Ducky
Why did Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds get married in the movie, the Proposal?
Sandra Bullock's character forced her assistant (Ryan Reynolds) to marry her in order to keep her visa status in the U.S. and avoid being deported to Canada.
What is the most popular month for getting married? Bonus points if you can guess the least popular month.
Least popular: January
Where was their first kiss?
About a month after Jacob said "I love you", Bri gave Jacob a quick peck in his car when he dropped her off for the evening.
Why are wedding rings worn on the 4th finger of the left hand?
It was initially thought that a vein in that finger connected to the heart.
What is Jacob's favorite gift that he has received from Bri?
Tickets to see Lord of the Rings Live in Concert
In “The Princess Bride," what is the name of the heroine who is set to marry Prince Humperdinck?
Buttercup
What is the average number of guests in attendance at a wedding?
115 guests
What is their first dance song?
A guitar version of "Hooked on a Feeling"
Why did brides originally begin carrying bridal bouquets?
To ward off evil spirits, mask body odor, and mask the scent of death from plagues.
What does Jacob admire most about Bri?
"I admire Bri's heart. Bri is a very gentle and sweet soul and has a deep love and admiration for 'her people'. I admire how well Bri loves me, and how well Bri loves others."
What is the name of the movie in which two best friends become rivals when they schedule their respective weddings on the same day?
Bride Wars
On average, how much is spent on a wedding in the United States? Bonus points if you guess the average for California.
Nationally: $33,000
In CA: $37,000
How many weeks after their first date did Jacob say "I love you" to Bri?
6 weeks
Why does the bride traditionally stand on the left side of the altar?
In the Middle Ages, the groom wanted his right hand free to draw his sword and fight off other suitors or kidnappers at the altar.
When did Jacob realize that he was in love with Bri?
"I have a hard time picking one certain moment where I decided that I loved Bri. For me it was a culmination of dating her and just falling for her so freakin hard. After dating her for a few months I just knew that I loved her.
If there was one significant moment it was when we were cuddling on the couch and I wanted to tell her I loved her, and she could hear my heart speed up really fast because I was about to tell her, and then I told her."
What is the name of a father who believes that Windex can cure everything?
Gus Portokalos