TRACEY BENDINGER | Culture | Contact
Two families have sat down today to discuss the financials of their respective children’s upcoming wedding. It’s understood that conversation between the bride’s parents, Mr and Mrs Corry, and the groom’s, Mr and Mrs Mendez, got off to a good start. However, as soon as push came to shove things got a little awkward.
“Yeah, so I know the kids really wanted to have the wedding at the grounds of Betoota Estate, but I don’t know about that.”
“Surely they’d want something more unique and memorable,” said Mr Corry, seemingly with an ulterior motive.
At this point Mrs Mendez piped up in defence of the young love birds.
“Are you sure? I’ve heard them both talk about how much they’d love to get married out there.”
“They’re so young,” said Mr Corry, “they don’t really know what they want”
“Looking back, I’m sure they’d prefer a simple venue, like a church.”
The next comment from Mr Mendez really hit a nerve with Mr Corry, causing him to become quite defensive.
“Mate, if it’s the money that’s worrying you, we’re more than happy to help out,” said Mr Mendez.
“What? Money? No that’s not it at all, I just reckon they’d prefer to get married in a church, you know, the old-fashioned way.”
Speaking to the groom’s parents after the sit-down, they seemed fairly certain that Mr Corry was pushing for a church venue because it was the cheaper option.
“I don’t know why he’s trying to deny it,” Mr Mendez finished.
