The pay for a dance thing actually has roots going back to the 19th century. It was a way for the bride and groom to get a start in a life, which is what wedding gifts are supposed to do, too. But I think that dynamic has changed, now that a lot of people are living on their own for years before getting married.
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branchandroot
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Date: 2008-06-28 11:23 pm (UTC)