Take a look at the pic of Ms. Buttitta with the article. Even if the groom has to pay the $100K for walking, he still got the better end of the bargain.
And one other thing—while I agree in concept that the groom should have to bear a share of the wedding expense for calling it off, I’m sure he didn’t have much say over the $100K price tag. That is way too much for a wedding but I’m sure the bride—like way too many modern brides—demanded that her special day cost a fortune.
Yep, I bet he had absolutely no say over the wedding preparation. She is probably one of those crazy control freaks. (based on this and her being a lawyer, lol.)
...doesn't mean I'd marry her though.
He should have told her as the spending started to get out of control that he wasn’t comfortable with her blowing $100K on a one-day event, however important that day might be. He had to have known what she was doing. Perhaps her spending behavior was only the tip of the proverbial iceberg.
His failure throughout her planning/spending spree, and not having the courage to call it off till 4 days before the scheduled ceremony, speaks to a certain weakness.
Still, calling it off, even with only four days notice, beats all hell out of going through with the wedding. I think they are both fortunate not to have married each other. Sounds like they both have a good deal of maturing to do before getting into a marriage.