Consumerism, Romance and the Wedding Experience

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An examination of the changing social and cultural significance of the wedding in Britain. The book focuses upon a number of issues including the commercialization of the event, the dynamics of heterosexual partnerships and the influence of romance. The commercial wedding is further explored in relation to broader socio-structural transformations and the modernization of marriage law. The book draws upon the experiences of marrying couples as well as media evidence.