Kategoria BISAC: Reference >> Weddings

This is the first in-depth study of Chinese bridal laments, a ritual and performative art practiced by Chinese women in premodern times that gave them a rare opportunity to voice their grievances publicly. Drawing on methodologies from numerous disciplines, including performance arts and folk literatures, the author suggests that the ability to move an audience through her lament was one of the most important symbolic and ritual skills a Chinese woman could possess before the modern era.

Performing Grief provides a detailed case study of the Nanhui region in the lower Yangzi delta....

"I can't choose between my two best friends. Can I have two maids of honor?"

"My fiance and I are considering a destination wedding. Are we obligated to cover our attendants' travel expenses?"

"Do we have to invite our guests' children to our wedding?"

"I'm still close to my ex-husband's parents. Would it be okay to invite them to my wedding?"

"How do my partner and I go about planning our commitment ceremony?"

"My parents are divorced and each has remarried. Where do they sit in church?"

"Do I have to wear white?"

Do I Have to Wear...

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...

Enrich your wedding with your own creative use of Jewish ritual and tradition.

Wedding planning can be a stressful experience. Keeping track of all the details--deciding who to invite, choosing a caterer, arranging the reception--can sometimes lead to a couple forgetting about the bigger picture and the significance of this day in their lives: a joyous occasion that should reflect not only your personality, but your values, as well.

Updated and expanded, The Creative Jewish Wedding Book, 2nd Edition, brings your complete wedding planning into focus. Gabrielle...

Today's average wedding costs $20,000, so the appeal of doing it yourself has never been greater. And crafty and creative brides-to-be need look no farther than this hip, budget-friendly wedding planner. Khris Cochran, author of The DIY Bride and creator of DIYBride.com presents 40 original, affordable, and time-saving projects in the popular countdown format that brides on a deadline just can't live without. You'll find everything from edible, save-the-date cards and hand-stamped cocktail napkins to bead-and-lace bridal slippers, a feather...

- The 5 components of the perfect thank-you note....

Just like you, your wedding day will be personal, one-of-a-kind, and completely unique. We're not here to tell you what you should do to make your day perfect, only that you can do it. With advice and guidance on the individual aspects to consider when planning your wedding day--from where to begin and recommended questions to ask your supplier, to plenty of alternative decor ideas--we hope that you'll find inspiration, reassurance and a little bit of escapism in these pages as you embark on planning one of the most special and joyful days of your lives.

Designed for wedding planners, brides, and icing artists who do not require a complete book of instructions, WEDDING CAKES, The Beverley Way Collection, Book 2, is the second noninstructional paperback of a series which provides the bride-to-be with page after page of classy, elegant, and elite wedding cake ideas. Various sizes of each design from one-layer to the multi-tiered tall cake are featured, emphasizing that all cake sizes can be beautiful and awe-inspiring. Full of large color photos and very LIMITED text, this is a Beverley Way Collection book you don't want to miss Perfect as...