On Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:59:59 -0600, "gloria.p" >
wrote:

> I'm sure it makes lovely photos and is good for the local economy, but
> it sure is hard on the less-affluent friends and relatives who are
> expected to attend and spend a fortune on airfare, hotels and a gift
> commensurate with the venue.

<whispers> They do it so they will get more "no" answers than yes,
because they *don't* want all those guests. If they did, they'd fly
them over on *their dime* - or have the wedding closer.

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