And So They Were Married

"And So They Were Married" by Florence Morse Kingsley is a story about a young woman named Elizabeth North who gets engaged and begins planning her dream wedding. However, her friend Evelyn convinces her to live a lavish lifestyle that she cannot afford. Elizabeth falls into debt, but with the help of her husband and grandmother, she learns to see reason and pull herself out of the situation. This book is a cautionary tale about the dangers of succumbing to social pressure and overspending beyond one's means.