A wedding is for daughters and fathers. The mothers all dress up, trying to look like young women. But a wedding is for a father and daughter. They stop being married to each other on that day.

Sarah Ruhl
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Traditionally, a wedding is a time when a new family is created. A man and woman unite to create a new family. In speaking of a father and daughter’s wedding, the writer is highlighting the importance of fathers and daughters. Together, they make a family that can stand the test of time.

Source: Eurydice

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