Tying the knot: 500 years of wedded bliss and marital misery
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Evolution of Wedding Vows and Civil Marriages
The chapter traces the historical origins of wedding vows, from the establishment in the Book of Common Prayer to the removal of the word 'obey' for women. It also examines the evolution of civil marriages, from early religious content to the modern trend of extravagant weddings.
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