Sunday, November 30, 2008

Dear Cr-Abby from Deceived in Arizona

COUPLE THROWS A WEDDING, BUT NEGLECTS TO GET MARRIED
DEAR CR-ABBY: My husband and I just found out that his daughter and her boyfriend duped everyone -- including us -- with a formal, traditional wedding ceremony, but the "marriage" is not legal. They had no intention of being legally wed, but felt that because they are having a baby, they were entitled to a formal wedding.
We paid a large amount of money to attend this wedding, Cr-Abby, including gifts and a bridal shower. When confronted, they showed no remorse for their deception. In fact, they are extremely arrogant about it. They say it's their personal business and consider themselves "married in the eyes of God."
I am furious over this scam, which affects more than 100 family members and friends. Please advise. -- DECEIVED IN ARIZONA


Dear Duped in the Desert.
I'm not sure I understand your outrage. You (as parents of the faux-bride) attended a ceremony, enjoyed a reception and paid for same. Ms. Manners would back me up that traditionally that ticket is on you. What is lacking (apparently) is the State sanctioning of the rite.


They have opted not to get their relationship duly recognized by Janet Napoliano and company...so what's the big deal.
Okay, I get it, you feel that there was deception in play and want some pay back...

Okay, here's what you do,...
This Christmas,...address a holiday card to Mr. and Mrs "X" and stuff this Christmas card with monopoly money and when they open their card simply say..."hey, when you two get properly hitched, we start giving you currency duly sanctioned by Uncle Sam".

Cr-Abby

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