Traces the cultural process through which American women become married as reflected by the experiences of patrons at a family-owned bridal shop in Michigan, offering insight into how the rite of passage reflects national views on marriage.
Contents
The mirror -- Danielle -- Sweethearts and girlies -- Meredith -- Grandma Eva -- Erika -- The mother-daughter business -- Megan -- Life preservers -- A Becker's bride -- Julie -- A daughter's view of marriage -- Ashley -- Danielle -- Erika -- When Shelley stepped away -- A family's love story -- Megan -- Meredith -- A new generation -- Julie -- Ashley -- "I do" -- Outside the doorway.
