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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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