It’s the bride’s day. She can do as she wishes. And yes, I certainly get why the father would be hurt here.
In cases like these, it’s important that no one burn any bridges. And since the father is older (and wiser), I hope he’ll be more understanding.
A situation just as minor as this one tore my family in half. Too many bridges were burned too early. No one chose to be the bigger person.
It's the father's money. End of story.
It appears daughter dearest is burning the bridges. Not Dad.
With someone else's hard-earned money? Uh, no. It's a day that the Lord has made, and it is the two families' day.