I Do! I Do!: From the Veil to the Vows--How Classic Wedding Traditions Came to Be - Hardcover

Waggoner, Susan

 
9780847824335: I Do! I Do!: From the Veil to the Vows--How Classic Wedding Traditions Came to Be

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Why do brides wear pearls? Why does the groom need a best man at his side? The origins of these and countless other bridal customs are delightfully unraveled in I Do! I Do!. Steeped in wedding lore and gorgeously illustrated with collectible art from Victorian times through the 1950s, I Do! I Do! is a must-buy for anyone planning a wedding. From the hope chest to the honeymoon, the veil to the vows, this keepsake explains the significance of dozens of classic wedding traditions and provides a wealth of inspiring ideas.

Among the topics discussed are:
The Engagement Ring
The Invitation
The Language of Flowers
The Wedding Cake
The Bouquet
The Bridal Shower
The Rehearsal Dinner
Traditional Anniversary Gifts

A charming reference brimming with pretty-as-a-bride vintage illustrations, I Do! I Do! is the perfect gift for every bride-to-be.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Susan Waggoner is the author of several books, including Vintage Cocktails, Nightclub Nights, and The Old-Time, Blue Ribbon Gardener's Handbook. She lives in New York.

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