Miss Manners on Painfully Proper Weddings

The doyenne of American etiquette experts now turns her undivided attention to weddings. In her trademark witty, and authoritative way, Miss Manners gives advice that will make the big day more pleasant for one and all, including the bride. 15 line drawings.

In this humorous, albeit useful, guide to planning and executing the perfect wedding, Miss Manners addresses everything from unnecessary expenditures, to bride etiquette, to how to handle potential troublemakers. While she outlines the need to uphold "reasonable" standards, she acknowledges and expertly handles some harsh realities. In response to a pregnant bride-to-be, she advises that the only deviation from a traditional wedding should be to "Let it (the wedding dress) out in the tummy."