Pure, kind, and gracious are some of the qualities one associates with the bride at any wedding--but not here! More than four million Americans get married each year, and not all of the brides are well behaved. This hilarious collection of candid wedding photographs proves that not every bride is delicate or demure. These hysterical and sometimes shocking photos include brides doing keg stands, bawdy bridesmaids and grooms gone wild, crazy cakes and favors, and out-of-this-world wedding themes, including Star Trek and vampire brides. This is not the stuff that fairy tales are made of. These photos of real brides, complete with dead-pan captions, show the Bridezilla peeking out from under the veil.

A collection of three bestselling historical novels; independent, feisty women find love and God's plan for them in these humorous romances.

In this fascinating study, Boden considers 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 new commercial wedding is further explored in relation to broader socio-structural transformations and the modernization of marriage law. This book draws upon the experiences of marrying couples as well as media evidence.

Brother and sister, Sean and Rebecca Cove, two teenagers who enjoy swimming and both have a strange love for the water are not your ordinary teenagers. However, they do not know how extraordinary they are. Sean and Rebecca are about to embark on a journey that will take them deep under the Atlantic Ocean to a world that theyd never thought existed. Along their journey, they both discover that the new world they have found is the legendary, mythical city of Atlantis and that they are Atlanteans themselves. Sean and Rebecca will face dangers that no man has faced and obstacles that will put them to the test of their abilities. Little do they know, they will meet their long lost Atlantean father and will be torn between a war of the Atlanteans, Humans and their own Atlantean uncle, Timpist, which whom was banned from Atlantis and has now returned to declare war for the throne!

"The hysterical confessions of two drunken DJs who performed over 600 jobs in the New York/ New Jersey area between 1982 and 2009. Exploits include Brides behaving badly, drunken police and fireman, catering halls struck by lightning, family members fighting and breaking things. Halloween parties that caught fire, horse drawn carriages drawn by horses with diarrhea, stripping bridesmaids, angry Maitre Ds, sinking boats, dancing relatives who had heart attacks, people singing who definitely could not sing, and electrical and personal failures of all descriptions. Not for the socially squeamish, this book is an object lesson for anyone who tried to make a party happen with the best intentions and was rewarded with a never-ending series of disasters."

"Will you be my bridesmaid?" Now that you've said "Yes!", a whole world of joys--and jobs--awaits. The Knot, the #1 source for wedding information, has created this book to help you become a brilliant bridesmaid—which also means a brilliant therapist, communications coordinator, stylist, and bodyguard to the bride. You'll get the real deal on: The duties: What you need to do in the months leading up to the big celebration, and on the big day The parties: How to throw a fab bachelorette and a shower the bride will always remember The dress: How to magically ensure you'll love it as much as the bride does The other gals: How to deal with the best and worst from your fellow maids Sprinkled throughout are tons of bonus pointers on how not to break the bank and the lowdown from real-life bridesmaids before you, and their hilarious or horrifying anecdotes of brazen brides and bridesmaids behaving badly. The book that every bride secretly wishes her bridesmaids would read, The Knot Bridesmaid Handbook is the indispensable companion for anyone who wants to be the perfect attendant—and have fun doing it! From the Trade Paperback edition.

Discover Sociology explores sociology as a discipline of curious minds, with the theoretical, conceptual, and empirical tools needed to understand, analyze, and even change the world. Organized around the four main themes of The Sociological Imagination, Power and Inequality, Technological Transformations of Society, and Globalization, every chapter in the book illuminates the social roots of diverse phenomena and institutions

From the country’s foremost expert on “cold feet,” a smart and compassionate guide for the bride-to-be who thinks she should be blissfully happy—but is freaking out instead For most brides, the elation of engagement is accompanied by a cocktail of unexpected emotions: Anxiety about making a lifelong commitment. Sadness about leaving their single life behind. Confusion when even simple decisions—should we serve chicken cordon bleu or beef Wellington?—bring them to tears. Worst of all, since everyone around them expects them to be happy, few brides feel there’s anyone to turn to with these conflicting feelings. Written by one of Modern Bride’s “25 Trendsetters of 2006”—and targeting the 2.5 million women who get engaged each year—Emotionally Engagedis the only book geared toward helping brides survive their engagements and emerge as stronger, happier, better- adjusted married women. In the book, Allison Moir-Smith shares her threestage, tried-and-true process from her workshops and individual therapy sessions, along with the stories of over a dozen brides-to-be and newlyweds, helping readers transform their bridal blues into bridal bliss.

Some secrets set you free. Some destroy your world. After six years of marriage, Victoria and Ted are the ultimate power couple. She's a beautiful, business savvy sister who owns one of Atlanta's hottest event planning companies. He's a blue-eyed CEO who knows how to take care of business in and out of the boardroom. But their happy life quickly begins to unravel when long held desires and decades-old secrets come back to haunt them. It starts when Parker Brightwood re-enters Victoria's life. She thought she'd gotten over the handsome surgeon who once stole her heart, but unusual circumstances bring the ebony prince back on the scene--and this time he's determined to win her at any cost. Ted's undoing begins with his mother's sudden death and a mysterious secret--one that will lead to a truth so shocking it threatens the life and marriage he holds dear. Facing a road filled with uncertainty, Victoria and Ted must confront their deepest, most hidden fears. Can they repair the damage done by secrets and lies before it's too late? "Trice Hickman is definitely ready to take the world by storm." --"Urban Reviews" Praise for Trice Hickman's Unexpected Interruptions "Hickman hits all the high notes in this charming modern romance where love and loyalty trump race." -"Publishers Weekly" "There's a good dose of humor and steamy romance that makes this novel soar."--Urban Reviews

After six years of marriage, Victoria and Ted are the ultimate power couple. She's a beautiful, business savvy sister who owns one of Atlanta's hottest ever planning companies. He's a blue-eyed CEO who knows how to take care of business in and out of the boardroom. But their happy life quickly unravels when long-held desires and decades-old secrets come back to haunt them. Facing a road filled with uncertainty, can Victoria and Ted repair the damage done by secrets and lies before it's too late?