Wedding 101
This colloquialism for getting married comes from the ancient pagan and Celtic practice of “handfasting,” where the bride’s and groom’s hands were physically bound together with ribbons.
What is tying the knot?
The Green Mountain State is a nickname for this U.S. state.
What is Vermont?
You're my downfall, you're my muse / My worst distraction, my rhythm and blues / I can't stop singing, it's ringing in my head for you
What is “All of Me” by John Legend?
Before becoming Manatt’s social media guru, Kevin has a storied sports career from childhood through high school. In this sport, he hit two grand slams and was named MVP of his high school JV team.
What is baseball?
White was not the traditional bridal gown color until this this queen popularized it for her wedding to Prince Albert in 1840.
Who is Queen Victoria?
Plants derive their green color primarily from this substance that also plays a crucial role in photosynthesis.
What is chlorophyll?
The storms are raging on the rolling sea / And on the highway of regret / The winds of change are blowing wild and free / You ain't seen nothing like me yet
What is “Make You Feel My Love” by Adele?
Guess we know one person who didn’t enjoy this summer’s biggest event—Kevin refused to play this sport because “it’s too sweaty.”
What is soccer?
The term “honeymoon” comes from an ancient European tradition of drinking this honey-based beverage for a full month after getting married.
What is mead?
The association of jealousy with the color green first comes from this work by William Shakespeare about the merchant Antonio trying to avoid repaying a loan with a pound of flesh.
What is The Merchant of Venice?
I found a dream that I could speak to / A dream that I can call my own / I found a thrill to press my cheek to / A thrill that I've never known
What is “At Last” by Etta James?
From third grade all the way through graduating high school, Kevin played this string instrument, the second largest in the world.
What is the cello?
This sweet activity at modern wedding receptions likely comes from ancient Rome, where the couple would break a loaf of bread over their heads.
What is the cake cutting?
Hundreds of years ago, green dyes were made with this odorless and tasteless toxin known as the “King of Poisons.”
What is arsenic?
I hope life treats you kind / And I hope you have all you've dreamed of / And I wish you joy and happiness / But above all this, I wish you love
What is “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston?
In his first job at Regal Cinema, this 2007 comedy starring Jonah Hill and Evan Goldberg was on Kevin’s nametag as his favorite movie.
What is Superbad?
If you’re looking to travel somewhere to tie the knot, you’d be in good company going to this city, which is the largest wedding destination in the U.S. with more than 114,000 couples saying “I do” there each year.
What is Las Vegas?
This fat-soluble vitamin present in leafy green vegetables was not named after our favorite Greene but instead (and perhaps confusingly) for its role in blood coagulation.
What is Vitamin K?
Already know I can't leave it alone / You're on my mind / Already gave you the time and the place / So, don't be shy
What is “Man I Need” by Olivia Dean?
A true softy at heart, Kevin’s favorite toy was this type of stuffed animal whose name was “Mr. Wubigans.”
What is a bunny?