Sentence:  They were eschewing the catered cakes, goodie bags, and hired DJs of the <WSD>marriage-industrial complex</WSD> for a simple ceremony followed by a potluck picnic. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  The totality of businesses such as wedding planners, bridal registries, specialized caterers, bridal wear stores, etc. that exist for assisting with holding a wedding.