The Bride
According to Catherine, this feature was the first thing James noticed about her.
Her Eyes
According to James, this is the first thing Catherine noticed about him.
His Cowboy Boots
This is the year that James and Catherine first met.
This famous love song from "Titanic" by a Canadian singer was an instant hit.
My Heart Will Go On -by Celine Dion
This famous woman is the reason why a bride's wedding dress is typically white.
Queen Victoria - from when she married Prince Albert in 1840!
Catherine is excellent at making this animal sound.
A cat meowing.
Apparently, you cannot tell the difference between Catherine and Gries meowing.
This is typically what James does on Sundays
Watch Nascar!
This was what James and Catherine did for their first date.
Went hiking.
This famous song from 1992's film "The Bodyguard" is known across the globe for not only the lyrics but the singer's incredible range.
This piece is the oldest part of the bridal ensemble.
The veil!
It dates back to ancient times when people “wrapped brides from head to toe to represent the delivery of a modest and untouched maiden.” Added benefits: The veil also “hid her away from evil spirits who might want to thwart her happiness.”
What hobby did Catherine pick up that originates overseas?
Highland dancing!
What sport did James play most as a kid?
Soccer!
If money was no object, where would they travel?
Europe!
This was the most popular wedding song in 1996.
The bridal bouquet dates back to Roman times when brides carried them for what reason?
To ward off evil spirits!
At the time, they were made of herbs, grain, and spices. Grain was a crucial element as well because the Romans believed that grain symbolized fertility.
This was Catherine's NYE goal for 2016.
"Talk to more boys."
Catherine, I think you nailed this one.
According to Catherine, this is James' most prized possession.
His signed Jeff Gordon diecast car.
This is where the newlywed couple will be spending their honeymoon.
Vernon, BC.
This was the most popular wedding song in 1990.
"More Than Words," by Extreme
This reason is the origin of why it is considered "bad luck" to see a bride before the wedding.
Arranged marriages!
This superstition dates back to the time of arranged marriages when people believed that if the couple saw each other before the ceremony, it would give them a chance to change their minds about the wedding
Catherine is known to do her makeup in this unusual place.
While lying in bed.
According to Catherine, this is James' biggest pet peeve.
When people don't signal in traffic circles.
How did James propose?
At sunset at Gull Lake after coffee and tea.
This was the most popular wedding song of the year when James and Catherine met.
Finding this kind of bug on a bride's dress is thought to be a symbol of good luck.
A spider!
Historically, the English believed that killing a spider would bring financial downfall.
Living spiders are considered good luck in many cultures. In fact there is an old English proverb that states: “He who would wish to thrive must let spiders run alive.”