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RANDY NEWSOM
of Dyersburg
WON A FATHERS DAY GIFT PACK INCLUDING A NEW BARBECUE GRILL AND A $25 LOWES GIFT CARD FROM SUPERIOR RENOVATIONS IN NEWBERN, $200 LAWN MAINTENANCE FROM EVERGREEN TREE & LAWN SERVICE IN DYERSBURG,  AN OIL CHANGE COURTESY OF ROBINSON TOYOTA  SCION IN JACKSON, AND A PAIR OF TICKETS TO SEE KENNY CHESNEY’S POETS AND PIRATES TOUR JULY 5^TH IN NASHVILLE. 

SPRING INTO SUMMER!

Congratulations to:
BRIAN BUTLER
Newbern, Tennessee
Brian wins a ton of prizes including $25 gift cards to Applebees, Kroger, Cruisers, Wal-mart, Neil's BBQ, Lowe's, Perkins and JCPenney, PLUS $100 CASH!  It's a total value of $300, courtesy Superior Renovations in Newbern!

Thank our qualifiers who picked
up on a 2008 CMT Music Awards T-Shirt!
Lynn Brown of Newbern
Sherri Gorman of Trimble
Rachel Dial of Ridgely
Brandi Clark of Miston

Wedding Trivia!

01. In China, it is traditional for brides to wear what color?
A. White
B. Red
C. Gold

02. What is the average cost of an American wedding today?
A. $25,000
B. $9,000
C. $42,000

03. Wearing a white wedding dress was a trend started by what famous bride?
A. Queen Elizabeth
B. Mary Pickford
C. Queen Victoria

04. The song known as “Here Comes The Bride” by Wagner is actually officially titled what?
A. “Wedding March”
B. “Bridal Chorus”
C. “Champagne Trilogy”

05. The mehendi ceremony before an Indian bride’s wedding involves decorating with what?
A. Flowers
B. Silk
C. Henna

06. What is the most popular flower used in American weddings?
A. Rose
B. Carnation
C. Lily

07. What percentage of brides receive a diamond engagement ring?
A. 49%
B. 94%
C. 74%

08. The custom of carrying a bouquet started for what purpose?
A. Decoration
B. Separate bride from bridesmaids
C. Ward off evil spirits

09. Giving almonds as a wedding favor originated from where?
A. Greek legend
B. Egyptian myth
C. British royalty

10. The word “bride” means what in old English?
A. Maid
B. Cook
C. Helper

11. What is the largest diamond mining company in the world?
A. De Beers
B. Zales
C. Tiffany & Co.

12. When she married Donald Trump, supermodel Melania Knauss wore a $100,000 gown by what designer?
A. Vera Wang
B. Monique Lhullier
C. Christian Dior

13. A round, brilliant cut diamond has how many facets?
A. 108
B. 58
C. 76

14. What is the length of an average honeymoon?
A. 7 days
B. 10 days
C. 12 days

15. What is the average age for brides/grooms in the US?
A. 22 brides/25 grooms
B. 25 brides/27 grooms
C. 27 brides/29 grooms

16. What is the most popular month for weddings?
A. July
B. June
C. August

17. Where is the most popular destination wedding for US couples?
A. Hawaii
B. Las Vegas
C. Bahamas

18. About 62% of weddings have a what?
A. Flower girl
B. Buffet reception
C. Wedding cake

19. In Northern Africa, what is thrown at the married couple as a symbol of fertility?
A. Coins
B. Figs
C. Wheat

20. Wedding veils from ancient Rome were what color?
A. White B. Black C. Yellow


WEDDING TRIVIA BONUS QUESTIONS:

1. How many glasses of wine are in one case of wine? Answer

2. How many miles of coastline can Los Angeles county brides choose from for a beach wedding? Answer

3. Gerbera daisies, lavender, hibiscus, marigold and jasmine are all popular wedding flowers that are in season when? Answer

 

Wedding Trivia Answers

01. B. Red / 02. A. $25,000 / 03. C. Queen Victoria / 04. B. “Bridal Chorus” / 05. C. Henna / 06. A. Rose / 07. C. 74% / 08. C. Ward off evil spirits / 09. A. Greek legend / 10. B. Cook / 11. A. De Beers / 12. C. Christian Dior / 13. B. 58 / 14. A. 7 days / 15. C. 27 brides/29 grooms / 16. B. June / 17. B. Las Vegas / 18. A. Flower girl / 19. B. Figs / 20. C. Yellow

MORE STUFF!

Which bride started the tradition of wearing white on one’s wedding day?

1. Which bride started the tradition of wearing white on one’s wedding day?
A. Jacqueline Bouvier
B. Grace Kelly
C. Queen Victoria
D. Helen of Troy

C. Queen Victoria
TBD: She wore white when she wed Prince Albert in 1840.

In ancient China, the process of a marriage proposal was an elaborate one and was usually placed in the hands of a go-between. Which is NOT a part of that process?

2. In ancient China, the process of a marriage proposal was an elaborate one and was usually placed in the hands of a go-between. Which is NOT a part of that process?
A. Arrangements were usually made between the parents of the bride and groom
B. After initial gifts to the bride-to-be’s family were well received, […]

Where does the expression “tying the knot” come from?

3. Where does the expression “tying the knot” come from?
A. In medieval times, wives were tied to their new husbands by a length of rope for the duration of the honeymoon.
B. In ancient Japan, wives tied the noose around their condemned husband’s necks.
C. In Africa, some tribes marry by the fathers of the bride and […]

Engagement rings have been popular since ancient times, but when did the diamond engagement ring become popular?

4. Engagement rings have been popular since ancient times, but when did the diamond engagement ring become popular?
A. The Middle Ages
B. 15th Century
C. 18th Century
D. 20th Century
B. 15th Century
TBD: It seems diamonds have been a girl’s best friend for many centuries!

How much does the average American wedding cost today?

5. How much does the average American wedding cost today?
A. $3,000
B. $10,000
C. $19,000
D. $50,000

C. $19,000
TBD: That figure blew The QuizQueen away, too!

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