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Planning aweddingcan be an incredibly stressful process.
One man recentlyreached outto Reddit for advice after he announced hiswedding dateand found himself in some family drama.
Below, youll find the full story, as well as some of the replies invested readers shared.
But if theyre determined to make all of the decisions themselves, their parents should respect that.
Parents tend to foot 52% of the bill, while the bride and groom cover the rest.
But does that mean that the parents are entitled to make important decisions about the big day?
Etiquette coach Lillian Njiru doesnt think so.
Once the gift has been handed over, it no longer belongs to the giver at all.
Perhaps they dont support your relationship, or you had a falling out.
Or maybe theyre controlling, and you dont need that energy around on the happiest day of your life.
And if they push back, remember that the day is about you and your partner, not them.
Dont let them make you feel guilty about having your ideal wedding day.
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