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The Anti-Wedding (article)

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Thumbs up The Anti-Wedding (article) - 09-08-2008, 01:06 AM


I don't know if anyone else read this - but I thoguht it was kinda funny since I just came home from shooting a backyard wedding and am just starting to plan my own...

and of course - the link was sent to my by my fiance'

The Anti-Wedding
The Washiington Post
By Caitlin Gibson and Rachel Manteuffel
Sunday, September 7, 2008; Page W12

When two intrepid women set out to slay the Wedding Industrial Complex, things get complicated fast

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09-08-2008, 07:48 AM


So, where you gonna stage your protest?

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09-08-2008, 08:56 AM


In my opinion and remember I work for the wedding industry this two girls are cheap and cold.

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09-08-2008, 09:40 AM


figures....two "SINGLE" women, who are probably angry ones as well

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09-08-2008, 11:03 AM


Doesn't really effect photography much I don't think, people still want memories of important events even if they don't do all the hoopla.
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09-08-2008, 03:56 PM


Thank you Mel

That link didn't work for me, this looks like it links directly:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...090501716.html

This seems to sum the gist of it up:

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We feel qualified to make this judgment as single women who have never been married or engaged, and have never planned an event more complicated than happy hour.

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God Loves Big Weddings! - 09-08-2008, 10:54 PM


After reading the article; I believe God wants couples to have big weddings with large photo budgets.

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09-10-2008, 07:45 PM


This would certainly be something my boyfriend would be interested in us doing instead of "the big hoopla"....and ofcourse he would be slapped for that thought lol
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