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The way we wed : a global history of wedding fashion / Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell.

By:

Chrisman-Campbell, Kimberly [author.]

Material type: Text

TextPublisher: Philadelphia : Running Press, 2020Edition: First editionDescription: 216 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 cmContent type:

text
still image

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

9780762470303
0762470305

Subject(s):

Genre/Form:

DDC classification:

392.5409 23

LOC classification:

GT1752 .C47 2020

Contents:

Beginnings -- Royal weddings -- White House weddings -- For richer -- For poorer -- Celebrity weddings -- Global traditions -- Wartime weddings -- Remarriage -- The bridal party -- The guest list -- Going away.

Summary: "The Way We Wed is an expansive history from the Renaissance to the present day, chronicling the evolution of nuptial style. It's a mix of A-list and historical wedding couples, same-sex marriages, royal weddings, wartime brides, White House weddings, and cross-cultural celebrations. The fashions include gowns from around the globe as well as going-away dresses, accessories, and clothes worn by flower girls, bridesmaids, guests, and grooms" -- Back cover.

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-206) and index.

"The Way We Wed is an expansive history from the Renaissance to the present day, chronicling the evolution of nuptial style. It's a mix of A-list and historical wedding couples, same-sex marriages, royal weddings, wartime brides, White House weddings, and cross-cultural celebrations. The fashions include gowns from around the globe as well as going-away dresses, accessories, and clothes worn by flower girls, bridesmaids, guests, and grooms" -- Back cover.

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