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They sure don't wed 'em like they used to

If you feel like the stress and strain of planning your wedding is threatening to do you in before you even make it to the altar, treat yourself to a look at WeddingChannel.com's run-down of all the rules of etiquette that brides of the 1800s were expected to follow. Tired of deciding how to print your invitations? At least you didn't have to send personal letters to everyone on your list announcing your engagement--in the 19th century, your wedding guests would be scandalized if they weren't formally notified of the engagement first! It's interesting to read about how much times have changed, and these amusing vignettes may give you just the sense of perspective you need to put the finishing touches on your wedding-day plans. Christy Stabin

Tue, 16 Nov 1999 13:35:03 -0800