Jan Wedding Shower Trivia

How many times has Dolly Parton been married?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Answer explanation

Dolly Parton has been married only once, to Carl Dean since 1966.

Wearing a white wedding dress was a trend started by which famous bride?

• Queen Victoria

• Jackie Kennedy

• Cleopatra

• Marie Antoinette

Answer explanation

Wearing a white wedding dress became popular after Queen Victoria chose this color for her wedding to Prince Albert in 1840, setting a trend that many brides followed thereafter.

According to The Knot, what % of brides still wear the traditional diamond in their wedding ring?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

Answer explanation

According to The Knot, 70% of brides still choose to wear the traditional diamond in their wedding rings. Other popular stones are moissanite, sapphire, and emerald.

Women have worn wedding rings for thousands of years. When did men begin wearing them?

• The Renaissance

• The Victorian Era

• The 1920s

• World War II

Answer explanation

Men began wearing wedding rings during World War II, as it became a symbol of commitment while many were away serving. This practice gained popularity and has continued into modern times.

"Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue" are traditional good luck items for the bride on her wedding day. Which was a bonus?

• A charm for good luck, too.

• A sixpence in your shoe.

• A wish that's always true.

• A loved one in your view.

Answer explanation

The phrase "something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue" is complemented by the bonus item "a sixpence in your shoe," which is a traditional symbol of wealth and good luck for the bride.

Which Dolly Parton song is commonly played at weddings, but doesn't quite fit the theme?

• I Will Always Love You

• Islands in the Stream

• Baby I'm Burnin'

• Old Flames Can't Hold a Candle to You

Answer explanation

"I Will Always Love You" is often played at weddings due to its theme of eternal love. However, she is actually singing about a bittersweet goodbye. In 1992, Whitney Houston covered the song for the film The Bodyguard.

In the film Steel Magnolias, what were Shelby's wedding colors?

• Blush and bashful

• Lemon and periwinkle

• Crimson and emerald

• Black and white

Answer explanation

In Steel Magnolias, which also stars Dolly Parton, Shelby's (Julia Roberts) wedding colors are famously described as 'blush and bashful.' Her husband also insists on an armadillo-shaped wedding cake.

Why do weddings in many cultures include a bouquet & garter toss?

• To ward off evil spirits

• It symbolizes sharing the couple's wedded happiness with friends and family

• It predicts the next couple to get married

• It's considered good luck

Answer explanation

The bouquet and garter toss are traditional wedding customs believed to bring good luck. Before this, people would rip off a piece of the wedding gown for good luck. They started these traditions to keep the bride's dress from getting ruined.

In the middle ages, bouquets were generally made of what?

• Herbs

• Flowers

• Perfumed feathers

• Fruits and vegetables

Answer explanation

In the middle ages, bouquets were often made of herbs, which were valued for their fragrance and medicinal properties. While flowers were also used, herbs were more common in everyday arrangements.

Who did Dolly Parton write the song "Jolene" about?

• Her husband's secretary

• A high school rival

• Jan Beasley

• A bank clerk

Answer explanation

Dolly Parton wrote "Jolene" about a bank clerk who she thought was flirting with her husband. This personal inspiration reflects the song's themes of jealousy and vulnerability.