51 years ago today... Mom and Dad only!
The one after fifty
A history of "I do"
Something borrowed, something blue
Mom and Dad, a 51 year journey
100

This was the date that Mom and Dad got engaged.

When was March 21, 1969? 

100

Washington, DC, The home of your best looking child, and Puerto Rico have often held referendums to become this.

What is a 51st State?

100

This American city boasts the most amount of weddings per year.

What is Las Vegas?

100

This was the name of the Mills family cat, which may have been possessed by Satan.

Who is Bluebell?

100

On their first date, Dad was noted for having this part of his jacket tucked in.  

What is a collar?

200

This appetizer was served with punch at the engagement party.

What are Macadamia nuts?

200

If you had 51 cents in your hand consisting of ONLY two coins, you would be looking at these two presidents' faces.

Who is John F. Kennedy and Abraham Lincoln?

200

The tradition of bridal bouquets originated because brides were trying to cover this.

What is Body Odor? 

Also acceptable: What is smelling like Ryan or Jennifer?

200

This Minnesota City is home to the statues of Paul Bunyan and Babe, his blue ox.

What is Bemidji? 

200

Where Dad proposed to mom (the time when she finally said yes).

Where is Fort Peck Lake?

300

This was the time the wedding ceremony started.

What was 2:00 p.m.?

300

A parcel of U.S. military-controlled land in southern Nevada, apparently containing a secret aircraft testing facility

What is Area 51?

300

In ancient times, the old adage describing "something borrowed" referred to this item that a woman would borrow from another woman.

What are underpants?

But not Auntie Jenny's. Never Auntie Jenny's.  

300

For Susannah Lyle's wedding, uncle Peter had to borrow one of these to look presentable. It was later destroyed on the walk back to the camper.

What is a Tuxedo?

300

Mom and Dad have participated in a long term marriage study based out of this city. 

What is Berkeley, CA

400

This was the name of the pastor who officiated the wedding.

Who is Reverend C. Fred Crowe?

400

This television show which debuted in 1951 featured a married couple who later got married in real life. Often watched in Glasgow. It tastes just like candy!

What is "I Love Lucy?"

400

Because its look resembles a tear (as in crying), this jewel is considered to be bad luck when given as a wedding gift.

What is a pearl?

400

This classic Mills family song, made famous from being played in a blue station wagon, was played at Kathleen and Ryan's wedding. 

What is the Spirit of Volvo?

400

On their 40th Anniversary, the children held this celebration to honor their 40 years of marriage. 

What is absolutely nothing? Because they are the worst. They got their act together for a 40-ish celebration, but were worthless for the 40th.  

500

This was the name of the organist at the ceremony.

Who was Ann Swisher?

500

It was discovered this week that after 50 years of being on the lost animal list, this animal has resurfaced. 

What is the Elephant Shrew?

500

The Tuija people of China require brides to do this, for one hour each day during the month before the wedding.

What is cry?

500

If you are borrowing a book about marriage from the library in Shoreview, you would find yourself on this street.

What is North Victoria Street?

500

On their 50th Wedding anniversary cruise, this was the name of the eccentric cruise director. 

Who is Simon London?