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Weddingscan be a pricey affair.
However, somelavish ceremoniescan set you back thousands more.
Back in the day, it was a tradition for the brides family to cover the costs.
Recently, more and more couples are choosing to foot the bill themselves.
Or at least contribute to some of the expenses.
Her siblingsharedthat they were asked to pay a wedding tax along with all the other guests.
When they raised the issue, a massive fight ensued.
Eventually, the sibling announced that they would no longer be attending.
She said it was a total sh*t show and she was sorry she went.
My sister probably couldve gotten arrested.
I will not be paying my sister any money in the near future, they told us.
I even sent her a gift of 200 dollars when I didnt go to the wedding.
Still, all the family thinks we should all stick together and support my sister.
My mother is mad at me for not going and harassing me.
It turns out, the wedding wasnt the only bill the bride expected friends and family to foot.
The couple had also asked people to contribute to a money fund for theirhouse two years before the wedding.
I contributed to the house fund for the house she never bought, said the sibling during our chat.
I owe her nothing.
The sibling also told Bored Panda that the marriage might already be on the rocks.
Apparently, my sister called her new mother-in-law a stupid jerk, and her fiance might divorce her.
Who pays for what is more flexible.
If you are setting a budget, then set the budget,adviseswedding planner Alicia Fritz.
Dont try and skimp on things that you know you are going to spend more on later.
My suggestion for engaged couples is to communicate early and discuss the details,saidfinancial coach Christian Stewart.
Dont assume that anyone will pay for anything, even if they promised you something.
You wont feel pressured into anything if it is your own money that you are spending,readstheir site.
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