Alix Strauss wrote about surprise weddings:

• Instead of going through the pain of planning a wedding some couples surprise guests at their engagement party by telling them it will also be their wedding.
• On the bright side a lot of money is saved on planning and a lot of stress avoided.
• Some of the monetary savings are cancelled out by the lack of wedding gifts.
• The couple may also miss out on experiences like bachelor or bachelorette parties, and bridal showers.
• But those that have tried it note that it’s a way to get the audience to feel the overwhelming emotion and happiness that the couple to be feel as well.

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Via: Marginal Revolution