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?