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I think it works both ways...I know with us we both have large families, and because they live in different states, our wedding may be the ONLY opportunity our families get to meet each other. Seeing as we come from large, close-knit families, it adds to our guest list.
We wanted our family to be a nice, formal event where people would have a lot of fun, something that would be worth the travel (since we're getting married in Boston).
Now, it won't be ridiculous as far as price or anything else; but it will be a decent size, and will cost some money. Now, it's important for us to have all that family there (as well as a few friends) and for it to be a NICE wedding, both to celebrate our wedding and to give people a good time.
I get the point that some weddings are to the point of ridiculousness...but you also have to take these things on a case by case basis.
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