How do the collective perspectives of each character work toward themes in Delta Wedding?

The main theme of Delta Wedding is that family relationships are central to our personal development and happiness. Delta Wedding follows the perspectives of various family members as they come together for a family wedding. The characters who have well-developed, stable relationships with their family members demonstrate stability and happiness in everyday life. They appear well-adjusted, resilient, and able to resolve personal problems. Those characters who are disconnected from family have less resiliency and more personal issues.
Dabney Fairchild, the bride, has ambivalent feelings about her marriage. On the one hand, she adores her husband-to-be. He is kind, generous, and patient. However, he is disconnected from his own family and is not very well-respected among Dabney's community. Dabney struggles with how to integrate her fiance into her lifestyle and community. Because she has a strong relationship with her parents and siblings, she is able to adequately deal with the challenges of married life. She leans on her family members for support, advice, and encouragement. These relationships help keep her grounded and hopeful.
Laura, the young flower girl, shows the perspective of a person estranged from family life. She is sullen and withdrawn. When she encounters problems, she becomes depressed. She does not handle difficulty well, often becoming inert in the face of challenges. However, when Laura is taken in by the Fairchild family, she becomes more well-adjusted, playful, and adventurous. These characters' perspectives and development illuminate the theme of the importance of family relationships in our life.