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Weddings can be expensive.
Some newlyweds get help from their parents, and others opt to save for it themselves.
Thats why, sometimes, engagements take longer than expected.
But should other family members contribute to a relatives wedding?
This young woman found herself in an argument with extended family members over her cousins wedding.
The userHumblePossibility548went to the AITA subreddit to ask other netizens whether her decision to refuse was selfish.
The grooms parents should then cover the engagement dinner.
Theyre calledLos Padrinos y Madrinas.
These can include godparents or other family members that the soon-to-be-wed couple chooses.
However, a couple shouldnt exploit thepadrinosand expect them to pay for a dream wedding.
In some cases, thewedding godparentsmight only be able to cover one or two aspects of the wedding.
Los padrinos y madrinasare there for the couple, not only in terms of finances.
Its a tradition for parents to pay for their childrens wedding.
In a traditional Mexican wedding, part of that financial responsibility might fall on the shoulders of thepadrinos.
However, that shouldnt be a given just because one family member is richer than the others.
Its 2024, after all, and traditions have evolved and changed.
Its not about blindly following tradition or trying to keep up with the Joneses anymore.
Bride And Groom Directlists the reasons why someone wouldnt want to have a traditional wedding.
Sometimes, the newlyweds are more well-off than their parents.
It doesnt make sense to ask them to pay for the wedding in such cases.
Whats more, not all brides have parents.
Others might have no contact with theirs.
In other cases, there is no bride same-sex couples get married too.
In 2022, The Knot did aReal Wedding Study.
Check out the results:
