Why were Virginia’s parents so surprised?

I felt so bad for Virginia that her family and friends didn’t seem to be picking up on her hesitation and indecision. She looked so somber, on the edge of obviously not happy tears, and her friend says “I’ve never seen you this happy and excited.” Her parents seem more excited about her marrying into a Christian family than tuned into her genuine emotions.

Meanwhile Devon’s family, for all there is to dislike about them, seemed to pick up on the possibility of Virginia saying no from just a few minutes of interaction.

And Virginia’s Dad telling Devon he’s disappointed too?!?! That’s going to hurt Virginia to watch later.

It just broke my heart to watch her keep apologizing to her family. I’m glad they told her to stop, but she must have felt pressure from them to get married.

I really felt for her.