Edward Streeter

Born in 1891, he was an American novelist and journalist who was sometimes credited as E. Streeter. He attended Harvard, worked as a reporter for the Buffalo Express, and first drew wide attention with his humorous "Dere Mable" letters during the World War I era.

After the war, he also built a successful business career, but writing remained central to his public reputation. He is most closely associated with Father of the Bride (1949), a bestselling comic novel about wedding-day upheaval that was adapted into a well-known film, helping secure his place as a sharp and affectionate observer of family life.

He died in 1976. His books are still remembered for their easy humor, brisk storytelling, and ability to make ordinary domestic moments feel lively and memorable.