Posts by Angela Davis74

Perkins’ venue is quite alright. I suspect the capacity tops out at 400, and even then, it feels crowded. The dance floor is rather small, though the hall itself is clean and well-kept. In all the large American weddings I have attended, the experience was decent, provided you can stomach the crowd. One thing that consistently irritates me is when they cram the chairs together side-by-side at the tables; it is atrocious. There is zero breathing room. I spent the entire evening feeling as if I were sitting in a stranger's lap. Then again, I am used to massive gatherings, so the congestion is expected. Fewer guests would certainly improve the layout.

Around here in the Midwest, we rarely see weddings where the bride isn't essentially purchased. I assumed this was universal until I realized it’s just how things work in our neck of the woods. The only time you see actual gift-giving to the families is during engagement parties. As for the weddings themselves, I've yet to witness anything else.