gloria.p wrote:

>
> Watch TLC's "Say Yes to the Dress" and be shocked at what some
> Bridezillas demand their parents (or grandparents) pay for
> "the perfect dress" and how often a bride says "I always get exactly
> what I want". They are completely buying in to the "it's MY special
> day" and "I want to be a Princess at my wedding". Makes you want to
> reach through the TV and smack them a hard.

I think some of these "extravagant" weddings are also a way for the
parents (or grandparents) trying to show-off to their
family/friends/acquaintances.

You may know the type: "By the way Daaahling, did I tell you that
<bride's name> *designer* wedding dress is almost ready - and she is
going to look absolutely *stunning* in it... Of course it's costing us
an absolute *fortune*, but who cares? Nothing's too good for our little
princess... Oh, did I mention that we've invited over 500 guests?"

Heh. Who cares how much the dress/reception/whatever cost? IMO, whether
couples stay together forever or the marriage eventually ends in
divorce has got nothing to do with how much the damn shindig or the
dress cost on their wedding day. And getting oneself into debt to pay
for it is rather dumb, IMHO.

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