Among of the few joys of the New York Times Sunday edition is its baroque "weddings and celebrations" section, a distillation of the modern American bourgeoisie. Apart from the voyeurism, it's usually worth reading for what Jon Stewart might call a "moment of zen", such as this:
The bride, 31, is the entertainment manager for the New Jersey Nets of the National Basketball Association; she oversees the rehearsals and on-court performances of more than 70 dancers, gymnasts and other entertainers. From 2003 to 2005, she performed as a New York Knicks City Dancer. She graduated summa cum laude from Harvard.