DEAR ABBY: Friends of ours will soon celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary. Do you think it is appropriate for them to renew their wedding vows with my friend wearing a white gown, and having bridesmaids and groomsmen? They couldn't afford a formal wedding 30 years ago. -- JUST WONDERING IN IDAHO
DEAR WONDERING: Much depends upon the spirit of the event. Although an all-out celebration IS in order, to attempt to re-create a wedding that didn't take place 30 years ago, in my opinion, could possibly create more stress for friends and family than pleasure.