All About Weddings

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?