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jmcquown[_2_]

On 7/13/2014 10:34 AM, Dave Smith wrote:
> On 2014-07-13 6:34 AM, wrote:
>>> Funny how some traditions, like the housewarming party, baby showers
>>> etc
>>> are still in fashion. Getting married, honouring the commitment and
>>> having babies only when married... not so much.
>>
>> Everyone likes a party, nothing funny about that! Getting married ???
>> Who started that tradition ? Likely fathers organising dynastic
>> marriages for daughters, churches yes, but highly unlikely it was a
>> tradition started by women.
>>
>
> I guess that helps to explain why grooms spend so much time and energy
> organizing those wonderful storybook weddings. The flower arrangements
> are especially fun to plan.

Since when does the *groom* plan the wedding?!

Jill