Fairy tale weddings fuel debt and rising divorces
A reader writes from Chetwynd on May 20 2003 about wedding costs spiraling ever higher. The letter condemns extravagant dresses and lavish receptions as debt traps and argues couples should focus on marriage over a costly wedding to curb divorce rates.
Rethinking the wedding to save lives and money
A writer argues that marriage, not lavish weddings, matters most and urges spending away from extravagant ceremonies toward helping others. He critiques wedding excess, proposes donating funds to charity, and promotes focusing on compatibility and shared life goals rather than showy rituals. The author claims common sense over expertise in marriage.
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