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 🤪
Kewege | Kewege
Daughter demands dream wedding but accuses father of ruining her day. NTA.
GothPenguin | GothPenguin
Weddings are expensive, save up or have a smaller one 💸💍
Reasonable_racoon | Reasonable_racoon
Wedding expenses: YTA vs NTA. Let's discuss! 💍💰
wickedlucky214 | wickedlucky214
Daughter wants lavish wedding, sister paid for hers, NTA.
binkeybee | binkeybee
Parents refuse to pay for daughter's wedding, commenters debate fairness.
WebbieVanderquack | WebbieVanderquack
Younger daughter deemed entitled, commenter NTA 🙌
Couch_Potato_1182 | Couch_Potato_1182
NTA- Daughter not entitled to more money. $2k is reasonable.
beller36 | beller36
Father's $2000 contribution to daughter's wedding sparks debate 💍
tammigirl6767 | tammigirl6767
Did the other sister contribute to her own wedding expenses?
thatmidwesterngothic | thatmidwesterngothic
Wedding expenses: NTA, grow up and pay your own bills 💸
Lizzie_Grey999 | Lizzie_Grey999
Daughter acts entitled and father offers insulting $2K. ESH. 💰👰
nodumbunny | nodumbunny
Commenter calls out lawyers for being cheap, labels them assholes 💰🙅♂️
you_cut_me_off | you_cut_me_off
Daughter's entitlement causes wedding funding feud. NTA.
The_final_frontier_ | The_final_frontier_
Commenter calls out father's low contribution to daughter's wedding 💍
Bigdadmike | Bigdadmike
Why not be nice to your daughter on her special day? 😔
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NTA dad suggests artsy daughter be resourceful for dream wedding.
[deleted] | [deleted]
Is entitlement the issue here? 🤔
[deleted] | [deleted]
Father defends not paying for daughter's extravagant wedding. NTA.
iolaus79 | iolaus79
Offering financial support for education may be more valuable 💰🎓
Used-Potato-9494 | Used-Potato-9494
Is $2k too stingy for a lawyer dad? 💰💸
ReeveStodgers | ReeveStodgers
Daughter wants dream wedding, father refuses to pay - NTA?
cheddarBear11 | cheddarBear11
Parental support for a wedding is a message, not a requirement 💍
TuttiFrutti6969 | TuttiFrutti6969
To help or not to help? $2000-YTA sparks debate 🤔
Griswa | Griswa
Professional artist defends daughter's father, urges her to accept reality.
squidinosaur | squidinosaur
Fairness vs Cheapness: A lawyer's dilemma on funding dream wedding 💰👰
nuboots | nuboots
Let the bride have her dream wedding without comparison 👰💍
mdroke | mdroke
Debating financial responsibility for a dream wedding 💸👰
copstomper | copstomper
Parent's refusal to pay for daughter's wedding sparks outrage 😠
StorminCastles | StorminCastles
Weddings are expensive, even small ones. Is $2k enough?
yobdiddy | yobdiddy
Is $2k too little for a lawyer father to contribute to his daughter's wedding? 💰💍
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Father judged daughter's career choice, NTA but condescending tone perceived.
krisvg | krisvg
Parents aren't obligated to pay for weddings but $2000 is low 💰
Emmabrie80 | Emmabrie80
Weddings don't have to cost a fortune, but are they worth it? 💍
devilwitharumbottle | devilwitharumbottle
Fairness is key! NTA for not paying for wedding.
lsp2005 | lsp2005
Adult daughter learns valuable lesson about envy. NTA verdict.
jeffy-lube | jeffy-lube
Weddings are expensive, so pay for your own fairytale wedding 💰💍
FreshAirInspector | FreshAirInspector
Should parents pay for their children's dream wedding? 🤔
Ms_Ripple | Ms_Ripple
Father is not an AH for not paying if he has no expectations.
loudent2 | loudent2
Parental financial support for daughter's wedding debated 💰💒
lovesickandroid | lovesickandroid
Parental guidance or false impression? Daughter seeks answers 🤔
AirStoned | AirStoned
Parental financial support for weddings is a tradition, but is it necessary?
desertsidewalks | desertsidewalks
Wedding entitlement put in check. 💍💰
Invisibleamber | Invisibleamber
Father's decision on wedding funding causes conflict with daughter.
nycjr | nycjr
Don't be a backhanded parent. NTA with kindness and clarity.
Selece26 | Selece26
NTA but $40k is a deposit on a house, not a party 🏠💰🚫🎉
squirrelfoot | squirrelfoot
Valuing someone based on income? YTA, support your daughter's dream 💍
gin_n_tonic_n_dog | gin_n_tonic_n_dog
Fairness in family finances debated 💰💸
teresajs | teresajs
Curious about income and lifestyle? Family dynamics at play.
Jay_Edgar | Jay_Edgar
Advice on setting a reasonable budget for a dream wedding 💍
Niceiseasier | Niceiseasier
Set expectations early to avoid wedding conflicts 💛
Haquers | Haquers
