Weddings:A Family Drama

I simply dread getting an invitation for a wedding.I mean it's fun when you are a kid,playing around,eating lots of icecreams without being conscious.When you grow up it's a complete different scenario.It's a tedious task to constantly dodge curious glances from the relatives of the bride and groom.They judge you by the gift you hold in your hand.The bigger the gift,the better chances of you getting an outstanding welcome.It's even more complicated when you are single,there is absolutely no way of avoiding the most obvious question "So,when are you getting married?"(as if the population of the country isn't enough).And if you are married "When are you planning to start a family"?(prompting me to response "as soon as you promise to babysit").Oh and ,there are those suitable matchmakers planning to organize another wedding as soon as this is over.And some people just can't get enough of the buffet as if they are stranded on an island .It's even more hilarious to see people greet each other with fake expressions on their faces(for all you know they might be bitching about the same person in their head).Some make a beeline the minute they spot an open bar at the wedding(Few even try to sneak a bottle or two when the bar tender is not looking).The aftermath that follows after downing a couple of drinks makes the visit even more enjoyable.Seeing all this hulabooloo surrounding weddings,we decided to have a court marriage with a small get together for my family sans the trumpet.But how could i be left behind without being asked "When did you get married,bulaya bhi nahin"?...some things never change......