Masters of Reception
By Anne Louise Bannon,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
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Wedding reality show reinforces "perfect day" ideal.
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What's the Story?
The Frungillo Brothers wedding company has been in business for over 30 years and is still a family business. Each episode of MASTERS OF RECEPTION follows the company's staff in a basic "day in the life" way, showing how they go to extraordinary lengths to make sure each of their brides has exactly (and we mean exactly) what she wants for her dream wedding.
Is It Any Good?
As shows like this go, it's good without being exceptional. The weddings are fun, and you can't help get a little teary-eyed watching the couples recite their vows.
That said, the receptions are so over the top that it's hard not to marvel and yet wince at the same time. Bottom line? Wedding-TV junkies will probably enjoy it, but it might not send the best message to tweens and teens about the importance of a wedding vs. a marriage.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the messages the show sends about weddings. Why are weddings such a big deal in general? What role does the media play in making us think that the wedding is as important as the marriage?
How does the way the show is edited affect your perception of events? Do you think all of the things you see happening really happened that way? Why do producers take liberty with the facts?
TV Details
- Premiere date: June 12, 2009
- Network: TLC
- Genre: Reality TV
- TV rating: TV-PG
- Last updated: October 13, 2022
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