Bibliograph

All about weddings, Ellen Bell

Type

Label

All about weddings, Ellen Bell

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

All about weddings

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Ellen Bell

Summary

From the engagement to the honeymoon, the act of getting married is surrounded with tradition and superstition. In All About Weddings, the ultimate question-and-answer book on matrimony, light is shed on the mysteries behind the rituals and rites of marriage; the past, present, and future of the enduring ceremony are explored worldwide; and the meaning of everything from boutonniere and confetti to woo and wet bargain is explained. Along the way you'll also discover: - What is the origin of the word "wedding" - Why does the bride throw her bouquet? - What is a shivaree? - Why are cakes served at weddings? - Where did the expression "tie the knot" come from? - Why does a bride have bridesmaids? - How did the custom of a dowry originate? - How did "stag parties" originate? - What is the highest-grossing wedding movie of all time?

Target audience

adult

Classification