Hey, in my family, you go to family reunions for your dates. And marrying beneath you refers to generations, not station in life. "Yep, ol' Fred sure married beneath him - that cousin was TWICE removed!"
One of the reasons I left town years ago because every time I expressed an interest in a young man my favorite auntie would set me down and explain how the young man was related to me. Got real downright annoying after two times.