THE WAY WE WED: A Global History of Wedding Fashion

K. Chrisman-CampbellRunning Press, New York, USAYear 2020Pages 244This book is for fashion buffs, romantics, and brides-to-be, a fascinating collection of wedding garb and glamour through pop culture and history. It presents styles and stories from the Renaissance to the present day, chronicling evolving fashions, classes, and expectations. And because all wedding attire has a tale to tell, the book also reveals fascinating personal stories of those who wore it. While the content is a rich source of bridal inspiration for all seasons, it is far from a monotonous parade of white gowns. It showcases wedding gowns of all colors and styles from around the world, as well as going-away dresses, accessories (shoes, veils, hats, and tiaras), and clothes worn by flower girls, bridesmaids, mothers of the bride, and grooms. Same-sex weddings are represented along with royal weddings, wartime brides, White House weddings, remarriage, Hollywood weddings, and more. The book features celebrity and historical couples as well as everyday people. Read