It's a bride's dream to have a wedding ceremony that reflects her most cherished values and deepest beliefs. You want to know that the traditions you choose for your wedding will reflect your deep commitment to one another. Seleshanko offers you insight into the rich history and spiritual significance of common-and not so common-wedding traditions. Read the story behind bridal showers, engagement rings, processions, taking the husband's last name, carrying the bride over the threshold, tossing the bouquet and dozens of other traditions. If you want to know where the tradition of using aisle runners stems from, whether unity candles really did originate on a soap opera, or if there is a Christian meaning behind any of your favorite wedding traditions, Carry Me Over the Threshold is the book for you.