Originally published in the Los Angeles Times Letters to the Editor Section October 6, 2002.
Brides today are sickening and self-centered and only care about showing up people who are supposed to be their friends (“Brides Pay Princely Sum to Be Cinderellas,” Oct. 2). I hope Renee Rodriquez and Michael Matthews feel good that part of their $42,000 could have been contributed to a good charity, many of which are in need of donations. What makes the day special is the gift of togetherness, not how much you spend on a cake that assuredly will taste bad and a lame serving dish to add to the 10 never used anyway. For men, a keg of beer and a good football game on TV are all you really need for a good wedding reception.