It kind of reminds me of a story called ‘Stone Soup’. I know nothing about it’s origins, but it tells of a man, who, in an area near an open marketplace, starts to cook some soup for his dinner. He has nothing but a stone to flavor it.
Little by little, vendors and spectators, some out of charity, some out of pride in their wares, give him different ingredients. By the time he is ready to start cooking his meal, he has the makings of a fine feast!
Now, I was very young when I first heard this, so I don’t know what the ‘moral’ was supposed to be…maybe it was praising the man’s cleverness, praising those who gave out of charity…it can be interpreted just about any way you want! But, it kind of applies to the situation in the story in the link. But, this wasn’t a dinner for one person, and someone had to pay for most of the things offered. And today, most people have their own ideas about what a modern wedding should be like, and it didn’t seem to all agree with the wishes of the bride and groom involved.
In fact, in some ways, it seems to have the opposite message of the linked story. I’m posting it, however, as it shows how one person’s ‘Stone Soup’ can become a disaster for another!
I have seen the size and style of a wedding get out of hand, especially when strongly opinionated family members, friends, and even professionals are involved. And, no one likes to think of anything sad, being connected with a wedding. But, things do happen, so it should always be possible to cancel or reschedule a wedding, without losing too much.
In fact, it gives us a lot to think about! Thanks, OP, for sharing!
