[Lizavetta]

Agreed.

I don't understand why, in today's world, the parents are expected to fund someone else's wedding, even if it is their child.

You want to get married? Fine. Then pay for it.

This isn't like the past where brides were considered a non-earner and the family was glad to unload her onto someone else and pay for the privilege.

[angcat]

I paid around 16k total including Honeymoon back in 1992. This in Westchester County NY. I had my reception on a Saturday afternoon that saved thousands.

[jch10]

I agree. The day of living in your father’s house until you moved into your husband’s is long gone!