Father Refuses to Pay for Daughter’s Dream Wedding

Weddings can be expensive, and it’s not uncommon for parents to help their children out financially. However, this father drew the line when his younger daughter wanted a wedding similar to her older sister’s extravagant affair. Despite being able to afford it, he told her she would have to pay for it herself, just like her sister did. The daughter is upset and feels like her special day is being ruined. But is the father in the wrong here? Should he be obligated to pay for his daughter’s dream wedding? Join the debate in the comments below.

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A father’s refusal to pay for his daughter’s dream wedding is causing a rift in the family. The daughter wants a wedding similar to her sister’s, which cost around 40k, but the father is only offering 2k. The father believes that the daughter should pay for it herself just like her sister did. However, this has caused the daughter to accuse her father of ruining her special day. The family is now in turmoil as they try to come to a compromise. Read on to see what people have to say about this situation.

Weddings bring out the crazy in people

Daughter demands dream wedding but accuses father of ruining her day. NTA.

Weddings are expensive, save up or have a smaller one

Wedding expenses: YTA vs NTA. Let’s discuss!

Daughter wants lavish wedding, sister paid for hers, NTA.

Parents refuse to pay for daughter’s wedding, commenters debate fairness.

Younger daughter deemed entitled, commenter NTA

NTA- Daughter not entitled to more money. $2k is reasonable.

Father’s $2000 contribution to daughter’s wedding sparks debate

Did the other sister contribute to her own wedding expenses?

Wedding expenses: NTA, grow up and pay your own bills

Daughter acts entitled and father offers insulting $2K. ESH.

Commenter calls out lawyers for being cheap, labels them assholes ‍♂️

Daughter’s entitlement causes wedding funding feud. NTA.

Commenter calls out father’s low contribution to daughter’s wedding

Why not be nice to your daughter on her special day?

NTA dad suggests artsy daughter be resourceful for dream wedding.

Is entitlement the issue here?

Father defends not paying for daughter’s extravagant wedding. NTA.

Offering financial support for education may be more valuable

Is $2k too stingy for a lawyer dad?

Daughter wants dream wedding, father refuses to pay – NTA?

Parental support for a wedding is a message, not a requirement

To help or not to help? $2000-YTA sparks debate

Professional artist defends daughter’s father, urges her to accept reality.

Fairness vs Cheapness: A lawyer’s dilemma on funding dream wedding

Let the bride have her dream wedding without comparison

Debating financial responsibility for a dream wedding

Parent’s refusal to pay for daughter’s wedding sparks outrage

Weddings are expensive, even small ones. Is $2k enough?

Is $2k too little for a lawyer father to contribute to his daughter’s wedding?

Father judged daughter’s career choice, NTA but condescending tone perceived.

Parents aren’t obligated to pay for weddings but $2000 is low

Weddings don’t have to cost a fortune, but are they worth it?

Fairness is key! NTA for not paying for wedding.

Adult daughter learns valuable lesson about envy. NTA verdict.

Weddings are expensive, so pay for your own fairytale wedding

Should parents pay for their children’s dream wedding?

Father is not an AH for not paying if he has no expectations.

Parental financial support for daughter’s wedding debated

Parental guidance or false impression? Daughter seeks answers

Parental financial support for weddings is a tradition, but is it necessary?

Wedding entitlement put in check.

Father’s decision on wedding funding causes conflict with daughter.

Don’t be a backhanded parent. NTA with kindness and clarity.

NTA but $40k is a deposit on a house, not a party

Valuing someone based on income? YTA, support your daughter’s dream

Fairness in family finances debated

Curious about income and lifestyle? Family dynamics at play.

Advice on setting a reasonable budget for a dream wedding

Set expectations early to avoid wedding conflicts