The excerpts detail the frantic preparations and conflicts surrounding Becky Bloomwood’s wedding to Luke Brandon, initially focusing on her role as a bridesmaid for her friend Suze and the struggle to find an appropriate gift. A central conflict arises from Becky's dual wedding plans: her mother is meticulously organizing a traditional English wedding in Oxshott, while Luke’s formidable mother, Elinor, is unilaterally orchestrating a lavish New York wedding at the Plaza, even arranging for a wedding planner and sending out invitations. Becky attempts to cancel the New York plans, leading to a confrontation with Elinor, who also forces a humiliating prenuptial agreement on her. Ultimately, Luke experiences a crisis concerning his materialistic life, and the couple decides to proceed with the secret Oxshott wedding, which is executed seamlessly with the help of friends, followed by a spontaneous round-the-world honeymoon funded by cashing in their unwanted New York wedding gifts.

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