Quote Originally Posted by Monty92 View Post
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...
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.