Weddings are supposed to be a celebration of love, but sometimes, they can turn into a battleground. Meet our groom (27M) and his fiancée (25F), who have spent 7 beautiful years together and are now planning their big day. They’ve been splitting expenses based on their salaries, with the groom covering 67% and the bride 33%. But when it comes to the wedding budget, things get a little more complicated…
The Couple’s Financial Arrangement

Wedding Planning Begins

The Guest List Dilemma

Parents’ Friends and Work Colleagues

Groom’s Financial Stance

Wedding Presents and Love

Bride’s Reaction

Clarifications

Appreciation and Financial Details

Wedding Plans on the Rocks ️
So, our groom is standing firm on not paying for the extra guests his bride-to-be wants to invite, and she’s not happy about it. In fact, she’s so upset that she wants to cancel the wedding altogether! With emotions running high, it’s unclear how this wedding drama will unfold. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this sticky situation…
NTA. It’s their wedding, her parents should pay for extra guests

Being too strict with money can harm relationships in the long run

Engaged couple struggles with wedding budget and guest list

User suggests YTA for drawing a financial line and proposes a love party as a backup plan. Replies agree and find compromise reasonable.

Bridezilla wants to split wedding costs, but is it really about family and friends?

Financially divided marriages are never a good sign

Bride wants extra guests, groom refuses. Commenter says YTA for being transactional.

Bride-to-be wants to cancel wedding over groom’s refusal to pay for extra guests . Commenters debate who’s the a**hole (YTA vs NTA)

Bride wants extra guests, but is YTA? Commenter offers insight

Wedding expenses causing a rift? NTA, but compromising is key.

Bride’s parents want extra guests, groom refuses. NTA stands firm.

Bridezilla wants extra guests, groom refuses. Commenter advises equality.

Couple needs to address real issue instead of fighting over money

Compromise is key in wedding planning

Bride wants to invite distant relatives, parents want coworkers. Awkward. YTA for relatives, NTA for parents’ guests.

Bride stands up for herself, demands fairness from in-laws
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Math and money don’t always mix, even in relationships

Don’t be like OP, weddings are not transactions

Commenter hilariously calls out groom’s control issues. YTA.

Commenter calls out OP’s unhealthy obsession with money and advises to prioritize relationship over finances.

Bride’s pride is getting in the way of a solution

Bride-to-be wants strangers at wedding, groom disagrees over money

Weddings are about love, not showing off. NTA for reasonable approach

Groom lays down the law, commenters call him YTA

Suggests a compromise for bride-to-be’s wedding dilemma

Bridezilla wants to exclude groom’s family, gets called out.

Money matters in a marriage. But it’s a team effort.

Commenter warns groom-to-be of financial ruin and advises therapy.

Wedding planning or contract negotiation? Split guest list evenly.

Commenter calls out OP for being petty and transactional. ♀️

Compromise is key for wedding planning. Don’t nickel and dime.

Don’t let a guest list ruin your wedding day

Commenter calls out OP’s inconsistency in wedding planning finances

Wedding guest list drama: bridezilla or reasonable request?

Is the groom being stingy or practical?
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Starting a marriage by nickel and diming? Practice generosity instead.

Balancing practicality and sympathy in wedding planning, NTA but reconsider.

Wedding guests can make or break your special day

Bride-to-be wants bigger wedding, but is OP the a**hole for refusing?

Don’t let money dictate your wedding, compromise and show love

Bridezilla sets guest limit based on her own selfishness. YTA.

Groom’s financial concerns and contradictions about wedding expenses

Bride’s request for extra guests: cultural tradition or showing off?

Compromise is key! Don’t let money ruin your love

Bride threatens to cancel wedding over extra guests. NTA offers advice.

Save the money, skip the extras, and don’t invite acquaintances. NTA

Commenter questions frugality in light of wedding drama

Bridezilla? Commenter calls out bride-to-be for canceling wedding over extra guests

Communication is key in marriage

Commenter suggests prenup to protect groom’s assets.

Communicate and negotiate until you find a middle ground

Commenter calls out groom’s behavior, doubts wedding will happen.

Understand the reason behind her guest list and find alternatives.

Compromise is key . Split costs for mutual guests, pay separately for others.

Is it just about the cost or being a supportive partner?

Suggests a compromise for bride and groom’s wedding guest list
