...and that is ALL I'd spend at such a wedding!
Posted on 02/06/2018 10:02:29 AM PST by C19fan
For the bride and groom, forking out to tie the knot can be one of the most expensive days of their lives. However, one wedding guest has complained her friends' demands are so excessive, their big day could cost her an eye-watering £1,600. Taking to British discussion forum Mumsnet, the woman told how they had been invited to the stag do (and pay for the groom's share), attend the wedding abroad, as well as a gift list starting from £100.
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Nope.
Unless, perhaps, it was a kind of an investment due to a business relationship.
RSVP.................HELL NO!
As Dr. Laura Schlessinger used to say, for some women, it’s not at all about the institution of marriage or taking religious vows, it’s all about The Dress, The Cake, and The Presents.
No.
I wouldn’t pay $2232.65, either.
you don’t think the men like the money and the presents?..the gala?..the “its all about me” party?...
In this corner of the world, the bride and groom or the parents pay for the wedding. Guests bring a present, but it’s up to them what it is.
I’d write this couple back and say, “Sorry, we’ve already been asked to another wedding, so we can’t make it. But have a good day!”
An acquaintance of mine attended her nephew’s wedding held at a resort on one of the Caribbean islands. She covered the costs for four family members including the attire, airfare, room and meals for the weekend wedding which was held on the beach. Turns out, the bride and groom had a free wedding as a result of the resort’s offer of free nuptials with all the trimmings if the bride and groom manage to confirm a minimum of 20 booked rooms for their guests.
“you don’t think the men like the money and the presents?..the gala?..the “its all about me” party?...”
I do.
I was stating what I heard Dr. Laura say.
Agree.
In Asia, wedding guests give money as gifts - which, cynically speaking, should cover the cost of the wedding.
Yeah, thats the way I always thought it was done. You give enough in an envelope to cover the meal and entertainment + a little extra.
The money was very much appreciated, as were the presents. But at many weddings these days the groom is basically a prop, nobody calls it “his special day” after all.
Just say, “No, thank you.”
And the cost of the divorce.
I quit going to weddings and showers when the cheapest thing I could find on the registered list was a designer wastebasket for > $100.
Realistically, the money is better spent on other more important things like a down payment on a house, etc. Kitchen utensils are nice too. Gifts should be very practical.
Another way to look at it — why bankrupt a the couple before they are even married.
Lastly, keep in mind that that both husband and wife will end up paying for that $20,000 engagement ring even though it is for the fiancé.
Unless hubby is rich, that massive debt will carry over and into the marriage and will probably be the cause of a few arguments. Financial stress is one of the major reasons for divorce.
If the couple really wants you there, they’d pay for the trip and accommodations. Those type weddings, the ceremony is the destination, not the 50 years following.
Just say no.
Mine cost $500 - gown, suit, cake, venue and preacher. Only a couple of people had to drive over an hour. It was “we do”, a piece of cake and thanks for coming.
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