A Tale of Two Weddings, pt 2
The wedding ceremony itself was a performance of social status in 19th-century England.
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A Tale of Two Weddings, pt 1
Throughout the 19th century, from the Regency period to the height of the Victorian era, marriage stood as a paramount social and economic institution in England.
Continue reading →Honeymoons and Bridal Visits
Today when we think of weddings, we often conceive of a honeymoon as well. In Austen’s day, couple did travel after their wedding, but their trips often served a very different purpose.
Continue reading →Rules of a Regency Courtship
Rules of a Regency Courtship! Many courtship rules helped to squelch the possibilities of romantic passion. But why?
Continue reading →A Regency Guide to Courtship
Courtship and marriage were serious steps for middle class men and women, usually not embarked upon until their middle to late twenties, older for men and younger for women.
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