| All about Weddings Contributor(s): Bell, Ellen (Author) |
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ISBN: 1550028855 ISBN-13: 9781550028850 Publisher: Dundurn Group OUR PRICE: $9.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2008 Annotation: 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? |
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| BISAC Categories: - Reference | Weddings - Reference | Trivia |
| Dewey: 395.22 |
| Physical Information: 0.26" H x 5.1" W x 7.1" (0.22 lbs) 96 pages |
| Themes: - Event - Wedding |
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| Publisher Description: 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:
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