Consumerism, Romance and the Wedding Experience

"Consumerism, Romance and the Wedding Experience is a new study which considers the changing social and cultural significance of the wedding in Britain. It focuses on a number of issues including the commercialization of the event, the dynamics of heterosexual partnerships and the influence of romance. The new commercial wedding is further explored in relation to broader socio-structural transformations and the modernization of marriage laws. The book draws on the experiences of marrying couples as well as media evidence."--Jacket.