The Etiquette of Engagement and Marriage Describing Modern Manners and Customs of Courtship and Marriage, and giving Full Details regarding the Wedding Ceremony and Arrangements

The Etiquette of Engagement and Marriage by G. R. M. Devereux opens a fascinating window onto the manners, customs, and wedding rituals of the early 20th century, blending practical guidance with period charm. A classic Art-era handbook, Devereux addresses the beginnings of courtship, formal introductions, the exchange of gifts, proposals, engagements, parental roles, and the finer points of wedding arrangements and ceremonies. Rooted in its 1903 publication date and reprinted in 1919, the book captures Edwardian social codes as they negotiated changing roles for women—home girls, bachelor girls, businesswomen, and students—offering insight into how etiquette aimed to shape behavior across class and gender. Chapters cover recognizing affinity, tactful proposals, the etiquette of visits, handling flirtation, age and courtship, and the giving of rings, all delivered with prescriptive clarity and occasional wry observation. The work functions both as a practical guide for its contemporaries and as a rich primary source for modern readers. Ideal for lovers of social history, wedding professionals seeking historical context, etiquette enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the art of courtship, this audiobook illuminates bygone customs while sparking reflection on how manners evolve.