Researchers Quoted in the Article "At Issue Today: the Lavish

question 7

Multiple Choice

Researchers quoted in the article "At Issue Today: The Lavish Wedding" make the point that weddings are becoming more expensive and lavish in America because they symbolize:

• A)how much the couple loves one another
• B)mythical happiness
• C)how prosperous the marriage will be
• D)how perfect the marriage match is

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