Plan the Perfect Wedding and We'll Guess Which of the Big Five Personality Traits Is Most Dominant in You!

Amanda Monell

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

For some of us, the road to marital bliss is a sure shot, but for a lot of us, it is a bumpy road involving fights, breakups and many long conversations with friends after the fact. And for some of us, the wait for the perfect match is agonizing; your friends and family members are getting married all around you.

You start to doubt yourself - and then it happens. You meet that special someone and it's like a mental fireworks display; you're knocked off your feet and every morning when you wake up, all you can think of is them. Will they have a good day? How did that meeting go? Did they pass that test they studied for? And most importantly, when can you see them again?

One of the factors that comes into play with many relationships is whether the couple's personalities mesh. For example, if you know someone who is really uptight and has a conservative mindset, would you set them up with someone who seems to go with the flow and has a freer spirit? Perhaps - but after the honeymoon period of their relationship is over, things may fall apart quickly.

So let's pretend you're getting married and that it is up to you to plan your special day. Money isn't an object, relatives somehow get along with one another and there are no upsets on the horizon. By answering our questions about your day, we'll tell you which of the Big Five personality traits is the most prevalent in you.

What is one of the reasons why you want to be married?

I want to experience the joys that come with married life.

I want to have a partner who will share my adventures in life.
I want to have someone who will enjoy the highs and help me through the lows in life.

I want to feel the love and support of my partner all the time.

Do you think you'll get cold feet?

Yes, and I may end up canceling the wedding.

Yes, but it'll pass.
Yes, it's only natural that this kind of thing happens.

No

How did you pop the question?

I proposed during a sports event.

I proposed over a romantic dinner.
I took them on a romantic trip.

I wrote them a poem and performed it at an open mic.

Who was the first person you told about your upcoming wedding?

My best friend

My friend group
My siblings

My parents

What was the first thing you thought of, the day after you got engaged?

Did they really propose to me yesterday?

I can't wait until the reception.
I can't wait until the ceremony.

I can't wait until the honeymoon!

Are you going to have a ceremony?

Yes, but it's because one of our parents really wants a ceremony.

No, we just want to have the party.
No, it's too much work.

Of course

Who would you ask to be your best man or maid of honor?

My best friend

One of my cousins
A close friend from work

My brother or sister

What kind of dress will the bride be wearing?

Something nontraditional

Something with a mermaid silhouette
Something with an A-line silhouette

A ballgown

Would you ever get married in a barn?

I don't see why not.

No, I don't think all my guests are going to fit into a barn.
I'd rather get married somewhere else, but if the barn is the only option, I'll do it.

Only if my partner wanted to marry in a barn

How many guests are you having?

Under 50 guests

Over 100 guests
Between 75 and 100 guests

Between 50 and 75 guests

Will the groom's tuxedo jacket have tails?

No

Yes, they're pretty fun to watch on the dance floor.
No, I think that tails on coats look silly.

Yes

How long is the bride's veil?

It'll be a birdcage veil.

It'll be a fingertip veil.
It'll be an elbow-length veil.

It'll be a cathedral-length veil.

What color will your bridesmaids wear?

A mix of both dark and light colors

Darker colors
Black

Pastel colors

Are you going to have a DJ or a band at your reception?

I'm going to have my favorite local band playing their original music at my wedding.

I'll hire a DJ.
I'll have a cover band.

I'm open to either option.

Are you going to have a groom's cake?

Yes, anything to add any kind of extra personal touches would be great!

Sure, it will give my caterers the ability to cut the cakes into bigger slices.
No, the caterers are working hard enough already.

If my partner wanted it, I wouldn't be opposed to it.

Would you get married in a foreign country?

If that was what my partner wanted, sure.

No, I want all of my guests to be able to come.
Only if my partner were from that country

Yes, that sounds super romantic.

What kind of bouquet is the bride carrying?

A hand-tied bouquet

A cascade bouquet
A nosegay bouquet

A single-stem bouquet

Will you have an open bar at the reception?

Yes, it's a must for my family.

Yes, I don't want my guests to feel like they need to do anything but have fun.
Only if my partner feels it is necessary

No, I don't want anyone to get hurt.

Will your dinner be family style?

I'd rather it not be family style.

No, I'll have a buffet.
Yes, it will help the people at the tables mingle.

Sure, that way everyone can share.

Would you ever consider using a chocolate fountain?

Sure, you can stick all sorts of stuff in there.

I'll have too many guests to use one.
They're too messy.

Only if my partner wanted one

Are kids coming to the wedding?

No

I'll have only a handful of kids at my wedding.
I'll have some teens at the wedding.

Yes, they're part of the family too.

Will you and your partner take dance lessons before the big day?

No, stumbling about is part of the charm of the first dance.

No, we already know how to dance.
Yes, I want to outdo some of my friends.

Yes, I want our first dance as a married couple to be something remarkable.

Will wine be served at the tables?

I will have carafes of red and white wine at the tables.

I will have both champagne and wine at the tables.
I will have only champagne at the tables; anything else will be served at the bar before the meal.

No, but I will have water carafes at the tables.

Will there be a cocktail hour before the reception?

Yes, the bridal party needs to refuel.

No, there's going to be plenty of food at the reception.
Yes, I want to showcase my caterer's talents.

Yes, it gives the guests time to get to know each other.

Is the bride going to be a bridezilla?

No

In some aspects, yes
Yes, everything needs to be perfect.

In many aspects, yes

Would you use an outdoor venue for your ceremony?

Sure

It depends on how it is set up.
No, I don't want to worry about storms.

I'd rather not.

Would you reserve a block of hotel rooms for your out-of-town guests?

No, I think that most of my guests will be local.

Yes, it only seems right.
I'm not only reserving them, but I'm paying for their stay.

No, they can find their own lodgings.

Will the bride's dress have a bustle?

No

Yes, it will take quite a few people to get the dress from gown to dancing dress.
Yes, it will need a little work.

No, but it will have a shorter train.

How are the groomsmen's tuxes going to showcase the wedding's colors?

They'll wear ties with the colors on them.

They'll wear boutonnieres with the same flowers as the bridal bouquets.
They'll wear cummerbunds with the same colors.

They'll wear vests with the colors on them.

Which of these items would be in a goodie bag for your out-of-town guests?

A scented candle

I'm not going to have goodie bags.
Some munchies

Each bag will be individualized for every out-of-town guest.

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