Only In America 16 - Empire State Wedding

Only In America 16 - Empire State Wedding

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History, Social Studies, Health Sciences, Biology

10th Grade - University

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The video explores the tradition of couples getting married at the Empire State Building, a practice that began in 1994. It highlights the reasons couples choose this iconic location, such as its association with films like Sleepless in Seattle and King Kong. The video features a couple, Kevin McCabe and Deb Johnson, who traveled from Bethlehem, PA, to marry there. The ceremony is conducted by an interfaith minister, followed by a champagne toast and photos on the observation deck. The video concludes with a description of a typical wedding ceremony and a teaser for the next episode.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What year did the tradition of weddings at the Empire State Building begin?

2000

2005

1994

1990

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which movies are mentioned as inspirations for couples choosing the Empire State Building for their wedding?

Titanic and Casablanca

Sleepless in Seattle and King Kong

Pretty Woman and An Affair to Remember

The Notebook and Gone with the Wind

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did Kevin McCabe and Deb Johnson travel from to get married at the Empire State Building?

Los Angeles, CA

New York, NY

Chicago, IL

Bethlehem, PA

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who performs the wedding ceremonies at the Empire State Building?

A family member

An interfaith minister

A celebrity officiant

A local judge

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique vow was mentioned in the transcript?

To always support each other's dreams

To love through wealth and poverty

To love through sickness, health, and bad hair days

To cherish every moment together