There is nothing more thrilling or romantic than the wedding day. The radiant couple shines at the altar, future in-laws hold their breath, and guests are overjoyed as the couple unleashes - in just a matter of minutes - the emotions behind the decision to turn their relationship into a lifelong commitment.

Now, with gorgeous photographs and telling stories, photojournalist Audrey Shehyn Vernick unveils the mystery behind the wedding day to create a poignant look at the modern marriage.

The scenes vary: from the wedding party traipsing through an idyllic countryside, to a friend combing the groom's hair just seconds before the ceremony, to a moment of serenity amidst the flurry of the day. Brides and grooms reveal how they turned a traditional ceremony into a more personal experience; the revelations and obstacles that led up to the day; and the surprises they've encountered as a married couple.

Unveiled is a celebration of what makes marriage unique and spectacular, and an exploration of what it means for two people to declare their love in front of their families and friends, God, or the State. Audrey Shehyn Vernick reveals an intimate look at the truths-some universal, some more unusual - that lie at the heart of marriage itself.

Unveiled is a beautifully photographed, inspiring account of timeless and magical experience.

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