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The Marriage of Minds: Love Matches in the Renaissance
by Molly Newman

For most well-born couples during the Renaissance, marriage was undertaken for personal and political advantage. Despite a cultural mistrust for marrying for love, some couples oftentimes developed a deep, passionate attachment to one another. Others fell in love and insisted on marrying, either respectably or in secret. Perhaps for these reasons, these couples often encountered great obstacles. Yet truly dedicated partners still persevered in their love.

Pledging Thy Troth: Period Appropriate Vows for a Renaissance Wedding
by Laura Crockett

All c ultures have had some sort of wedding ceremony, where a couple swears fidelity to one another in front of witnesses and then exchanges rings. However, there is no reason why the modern brides and grooms should not compose their own vows or script out their own ceremony.

Seating Suggestions for the Royal Wedding Feast
by Laura Crockett

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