http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/31166495/?gt1=43001

ouivay!

Oh, brother! We've really become all about appearances now, haven't we?

WOW! That is really interesting.

That is just sad,having to lie so much.

that's the most ridiculous thing I have ever read. Most people try their hardest to MINIMIZE their wedding list....imagine that...

I don't know if you guys know but around here some people would hire people to cry during funerals, we call them cry ladies.

Seriously maybe I can rent out some of my family... I'm always trying to CUT my guest lists! lol

Yeesh! Sounds more like a circus than a wedding! Do rented guests bring gifts?

I know ... how 'bout renting a groom? You know ... you're getting older and haven't found that special someone yet, but family and friends keep hounding you to get married. You say, "Ok, I will" Rent a groom, have a wedding, reception, beautiful cake and everyone gets off your back ....

Till you start getting asked about kids ....


Rent-A-Kid?

That's pretty sad. I wouldn't care if there were tons of guests or not. The important thing is that the people who come to your wedding do know you, and love you, and want to spend your special day with you. And that's pretty expensive...

Note that is in Japan, so obviously there are cultural values at work that don't necessarily apply here.