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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]A Practical Wedding is good.

Way less protocol than in the past. No receiving line. Maybe no ushers. Not necessarily less fancy, but less ritualistic.

Most importantly you need a realistic understanding of how much things cost nowadays.[/quote]

Less ritualistic? Every element of weddings is now some elaborate, expensive event -- photographed proposal, bridesmaid invitations, bachelor/spinster getaway weekends, single-use robes for the bridesmaids to wear while getting dressed...

Reception lines were quick and easy.[/quote]

Less traditionalistic. Those new things are just whatever the couple makes up. They're not considered mandatory and lots of people don't do them. Weddings are less of a formula now.

Receiving lines are a boring traffic jam. Ushers who actually help you find your seat are not necessary and nobody wants a man they don't know to touch them. Also no more separate sides of the church.

Remember that your future son in law is probably playing a large role in planning and organizing. Do not expect your daughter to make decisions without his input.

Do not propose things that cost money or add logistical work. Help your daughter implement what she wants, do not make it harder by adding things she doesn't care about. [/quote]

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