Originally Posted By: Turnbull
Second, Vito wanted Connie's wedding to be a respectable affair. Luca's fearsome appearance (and ever-present violence, which Puzo describes in the novel as "...a violet fury...", could detract from the dignity of the affair. Recall that Kay asks Michael, "Who's that scary-looking guy?" If she noticed, so did others.
Finally: Given Luca's fierce appearance (and probable prominence in law enforcement suspicions), Vito probably feared that being seen in close proximity to Luca might have provided fodder for law enforcement observers. Yes, we see that the "goddam FBI" is outside the compound's gates. But Vito, a (generally) careful guy, might have feared that some law enforcement undercover guy might have infiltrated the wedding and noted his private meeting with Luca. Far fetched, but in Mob life, nothing is totally far fetched.


Good points TB, and to contrast Vito's hope the wedding would be "respectable" there is a great scene where Tom tells the somewhat disappointed Don that various judges and politicians did not come to the wedding, but that "they all sent gifts."

"Io sono stanco, sono imbigliato, and I wan't everyone here to know, there ain't gonna be no trouble from me..Don Corleone..Cicc' a port!"

"I stood in the courtroom like a fool."

"I am Constanza: Lord of the idiots."