Wedding Folklore - by Margaret Baker (Hardcover)

Name: Wedding Folklore - by Margaret Baker (Hardcover)
SKU: 1011913859
Price: 19.99 USD
Availability: PreOrder

New at

$19.99

Pre-order

Free & easy returns

Return this item by mail or in store within 90 days for a full refund.

Eligible for registries and wish lists

About this item

Details

Highlights

Wedding Folklore by Margaret Baker is a delightful dive into the stories, symbols, and superstitions that have shaped weddings for centuries.
About the Author: Margaret Baker (born 1928) was a British author and folklorist best known for her engaging books on traditional customs, beliefs, and everyday folklore.
144 Pages
Social Science, Folklore & Mythology

Description

About the Book

An engaging exploration of wedding traditions across the Western world, uncovering the origins and meanings behind courtship, betrothal and marriage customs, from ancient rituals to modern celebrations.

Book Synopsis

Wedding Folklore by Margaret Baker is a delightful dive into the stories, symbols, and superstitions that have shaped weddings for centuries. Ever wondered why brides wear veils, carry bouquets, or follow the tradition of "something old, new, borrowed and blue"? This enchanting book unpacks the meanings behind these familiar rituals, revealing a world where love, luck, and a touch of magic intertwine.

Rich with fascinating details, Baker brings history to life through the customs we still recognise today. From lucky wedding dates and curious regional traditions to the deeper symbolism of rings, cakes, and ceremonies, each page offers a new insight to surprise and intrigue.

Perfect for dipping into or reading cover to cover, Wedding Folklore is an irresistible read for anyone who loves weddings, enjoys quirky history, or simply wants to discover the hidden meanings behind everyday traditions. It's the kind of book that makes you see even the smallest details of a wedding in a whole new light...

About the Author

Margaret Baker (born 1928) was a British author and folklorist best known for her engaging books on traditional customs, beliefs, and everyday folklore.

She built her reputation writing accessible, reader-friendly guides to folklore, often focusing on how traditions shape daily life and seasonal celebrations. Her work spans a wide range of subjects, including plants, gardening, rural life, the sea, and festive customs, reflecting a deep interest in the ways folklore is woven into ordinary experience.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 8.39 Inches (H) x 5.31 Inches (W)

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 144

Genre: Social Science

Sub-Genre: Folklore & Mythology

Publisher: Verbena

Format: Hardcover

Author: Margaret Baker

Language: English

Street Date: March 2, 2027

TCIN: 1011913859

UPC: 9781446318072

Item Number (DPCI): 247-42-5765

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

If the item details aren’t accurate or complete, we want to know about it.

Shipping & Returns

Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 1 inches length x 5.31 inches width x 8.39 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 1 pounds

We regret that this item cannot be shipped to PO Boxes.

This item cannot be shipped to the following locations: American Samoa (see also separate entry under AS), Guam (see also separate entry under GU), Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico (see also separate entry under PR), United States Minor Outlying Islands, Virgin Islands, U.S., APO/FPO, Alaska, Hawaii

Return details

This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.

This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, delivered to the guest, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or picked up by the guest.

See the return policy for complete information.