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?