Marriage & Courtship

Wedding Traditions of the Georgian Era: Let Them Eat Cake

Our blog series on marriage has finally reached the wedding ceremony. Let the wedding bells toll!

Marriage Settlements of the 18th century: Land, Money, or Love

If the bride has a dowry to offer, what does the gentleman have to offer? This post explores the contents of marriage settlements.

Proposal Traditions: Myth vs Fact of 18th Century Marriage Proposals

This post explores the marriage proposal traditions of the 18th century, including engagement rings, question, and bended knee.

Calling Cards & Paying Calls: Social Etiquette in 18th Century

This post explores visiting card and social calling etiquette.

Courtesy Titles

Is Viscount Lovely titled or heir apparent? Let's explore courtesy titles!

Scents for the Senses: Perfumes of the 18th century

What might a hero's cologne have smelled like during the Georgian Era? Were perfumes subtle or overpowering? Let's talk about perfume!

Homosexuality and Gender Identity in the 18th Century

Good golly, Miss Molly! Would it shock you to learn there was a vibrant gay culture in the 18th century?

Entailments

Just how does an entailment work, and can it be broken?

Breach of Promise: Broken Engagements in the 18th Century

What might happen if the hero met the heroine after engaging himself to another woman?

Banns, Special Licenses, and Common Licenses in the 18th Century

The topic for this research interest section is special licenses to marriage, something we read quite often in historical romance novels.

Widows: Support and Freedom in the 18th Century

If a lady became widowed, would she be turned out, or would she have her run of the house, complete with love affairs?

Ladies' Accomplishments in the 18th Century

How might we determine at a soiree if a lady is truly accomplished?

Midwifery of the 18th Century

Before hospital births, what was a mother-to-be to do?

Foundling Hospitals & Women's Homes in the 18th Century: Noach Cottage Inspiration

Supposing you're destitute after being turned out of the house: where might you go for aid?

Paullett Golden