Imagine having this problem?

As an up-and-coming bride (only 18 days away, but who's counting? :-) ), I found the article particularly hilarious. I've often wrestled with where to draw the line on my guestlist. Have you ever gotten a wedding invitation for someone you barely know and all that you can think of is that you're a gift ATM?

On top of that, I can't even imagine a 12-hour celebration! Weddings in America certainly seem like they've been expedited. I guess that's our American way? Anyway, just a random thought.

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[CLH]

I like Roberto's answer to exorbitant weddings: 'If I had a daughter, and I could afford to spend $20-30,000 on her wedding, I pray that I would have the courage to say something like this to her: "I'll tell you what. I'll pay for a modest affair. Ten years from now, give me a tenth anniversary and a grandkid or two, and I'll give you the rest. You can throw a party, go on a second honeymoon, or both." '
http://www.breakpoint.org/listingarticle.asp?ID=5609

[Holly]

This reminds me (slightly) of Skipping Christmas, the John Grisham novel.