A Simple Plan

I've been planning how we would celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of my parents. If only money is no object, I would throw them a grand second wedding ceremony with my mother wearing a long train while my father wears a tuxedo. But with the present economic condition that has no promise of improving sooner, I feel guilty spending money mindlessly. I am just thankful that my family will be complete to celebrate this great milestone. It's not very often that my brother and I are in town at the same time. I planned to just have a simple celebration, with our priest friend celebrating the mass for my parents' renewal of marriage vows and only close friends and relatives in the guests list. I planned to hire a videographer and photographer to cover the event and to have a family portrait for souvenirs.