Father of the Bride (novel)

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Father of the Bride
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1949 Book Club Edition [1]
Author Edward Streeter
Illustrator Gluyas Williams
LanguageEnglish
PublisherSimon and Schuster [2]
Publication date
1949
Publication placeUnited States

Father of the Bride is a novel by American author Edward Streeter, first published in 1949. The book humorously explores the trials and tribulations of a father coming to terms with his daughter's impending wedding.

Contents

Synopsis

Stanley Banks, a middle-class suburban father, believes that weddings are simple affairs—two people fall in love and get married. However, his world is turned upside down when his daughter, Kay, announces her engagement to Buckley Dunstan. As the wedding preparations begin, Stanley finds himself overwhelmed by the mounting costs, chaotic planning, and shifting family dynamics. While his wife, Ellie, and Kay are swept up in the excitement, Stanley struggles to maintain control, feeling increasingly sidelined and nostalgic about his daughter's childhood. Through a series of comedic misadventures and emotional realizations, he ultimately comes to accept the inevitable changes in his family.

Adaptations

The novel's popularity led to several adaptations:

References

  1. "Father of the Bride - Nick Harvill Libraries" . Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  2. Streeter, Edward (1949). Father of the Bride - Edward Streeter - Google Books. ISBN   9781617934308 . Retrieved 5 March 2013.