They are a gross performance of wealth and extravagance for the most part. Really horrible affairs. (which is why I didn't want one)
i'm sorry but that only makes me want even MORE to have such a wedding, in a sarcastic ironic kind of way. i've always wanted to be lowered to the altar via harness for example.
Check out the kind of cakes they have at these things:
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6uDCnS62yTw/T G_9861.JPG
good lord. a cake taller than myself?? japan has the best things, objectively.