I imagine he keeps his manhood in it.
I doubt very much she would be "delighted", but she would certainly be more understanding of our depriving her of the excuse to buy a new frock.
As I said, if you only want to get married for the legal benefits, and don't want a party, there is some merit to a civil partnership...
You know there's still a ceremony at the council offices for a civil partnership, right? After which most people choose to have parties to celebrate? Why would the fact that it's a civil partnership rather than a wedding make a difference to whether or not you have a party?
Does the phrase "piss away" not suggest a meaningless, frivolous use of money?
Marriage is a serious business, m. You would do well to remember that. Marriage is a sacrament, like communion or confirmation, a gift from God to enable us to produce children to further serve Mother Church and do God's work.
You wouldn't understand, being a heathen and all, but eternity in the sulphurous fires of hell with the devil himself raping your ársehole with his trident will hopefully educate you.
No, cheapskatery is cheapskatery, whatever frock you dress it up in.
A wedding is an opportunity for your whole squad to get together to promote and support a certain value in a way of life. Essentially by reaching into their pockets and helping the happy young couple to pay for it. Presumably you have seen The Godfather?
Some will contribute cash, others will understand that the fellow will need more and better work and will make that offer and so on.
There is a serious side. It's not just about getting dressed up and getting pissed.
Expectations such as this being a sign of lifelong commitment that your friends and families might want to celebrate, you mean?
I really fail to see what difference there would be. Besides, you'll forgive me if I'm not sure our lawmakers ought to spend their time legislating in order to help you avoid a small degree of expense, arseache and social awkwardness.