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Originally posted by Dequibenzo
I would definately have to disagree with you on this one, Doug. Yes, it's a legal thing- on one level. But things like the multi-layered white cake, the flower girl and ring boy, throwing rice (or blowing bubbles in some places), the "just married" sign on the back of the car, throwing the bouquet, slipping off the brides girder belt- none of these elements of the modern "traditional" wedding are part of the original religious significance. They may have been borrowed and changed from other traditions, but they've all been conglomerated into a purely modern idea. A trend that has come about recently, defies older traditions, and is still in practice- hmm, I'm pretty sure that's what pop culture is.
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You're not talking about marriage. You're talking about weddings and how they are celebrated. Marriage is a relationship and it exists completely apart from the mechanism by which one gets married.
These elements of typical weddings have been practiced for decades. They have become traditional. Pop culture has a much shorter shelf life. Wearing blue jeans as everyday casual wear is a departure from their design, which was to be a durable work fabric. It's hardly a pop culture phenomenon, as it's been going on for decades as well.