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Wedding Reception

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The question

My brother's fiancée wants to have alcoholic beverages and dancing at her Wedding Reception which is against my moral code and practice. I am thinking of skipping the reception. What do I do?

The answer

What is your brother's opinion in this matter? I am sure that if he were totally against dancing, his fiancée would not have asked for it. Also alcoholic beverages are great expenses in weddings unless the two families have agreed upon this issue. This is very unfortunate, but it is up to you to stand for what you believe and not give in. I am sure if several relatives and friends have your same stand against drinking and dancing, the whole situation will be changed and this issue would not be even a subject for discussion.

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