Dad Refuses to Host Son’s Wedding on Beach Property

Imagine having a beautiful beach property, perfect for hosting weddings. Now, imagine your own son asking to have his wedding there, but you refuse. Why? Because you believe he’s not ready for marriage. This father found himself in this exact situation when his youngest son, who has had his fair share of struggles, announced his plans to marry a girl he recently met. The father believes his son is not prepared for the responsibilities of marriage and starting a family, and as a result, he’s become public enemy number one. Let’s dive into this family drama! ‍♂️

The Struggling Son

Divorce and Estrangement

Gap Year and Beyond

Van Life and Minimum Wage

Surprise Wedding Announcement

The Father’s Concerns

Ex-wife’s Stance

Wedding Request Denied

Family Disagreements

Alcohol and Immaturity

Cash-Only Wedding Registry

Art and Money ️

Toad Painting Debacle

Dad’s Dilemma: Wedding Woes

This father is caught in a whirlwind of family drama after refusing to host his son’s wedding on his beach property. He believes his son, who has struggled with a learning disability and alcohol issues, is not ready to take on the responsibilities of marriage and starting a family. The son’s mother, the father’s ex-wife, doesn’t support the wedding either but won’t stop it. The situation has caused tension and disagreements among the family members. So, what do people think about this father’s decision? Let’s check out the top responses…

Son wants beach wedding but dad refuses. Commenters debate parenting.

Father refuses to host son’s wedding on beach property. Commenters debate parenting choices and whether or not the father is an a**hole.

Commenter calls out OP’s behavior and family issues

Father refuses to host son’s wedding, commenters debate enabling behavior.

Father refuses to host son’s wedding, sparks family drama.

Father hesitant to host son’s wedding due to alcoholism concerns

Enabling adult children can lead to resentment and blame-shifting ‍♂️

Commenter calls out dad’s mistreatment of son, defended by reply.

NTA dad gets backlash for not supporting adult son’s wedding

Commenter calls out bad behavior in son’s wedding dispute

NTA for not hosting wedding, but show love by attending.

Father risks future relationship with son over wedding location. ESH

Commenter calls out father’s behavior, uses sarcasm and insults.

Letting go is hard, but sometimes it’s necessary

Wedding drama? NTA dad refuses to host son’s beach wedding

Commenter calls out OP for lack of context, defends son.

Father’s behavior towards son is unacceptable YTA

Stay out of it! NTA comment shuts down discussion.

NTA for setting boundaries with mooching adult child

Father accused of neglect and dehumanizing his son and his partner.

Setting boundaries with family can be tough

Son wants beach wedding for free, dad says no. NTA.

NTA, Speak up now before raising grandchildren on beach property

Son’s entitled behavior and lack of effort doesn’t deserve support

Father’s appalling treatment of son leads to YTA consensus

Son wants beach wedding, dad says no. NTA.

Supportive comment defends calling out bad behavior at son’s wedding.

Father and son have a complicated relationship. ESH.

Dad refuses to host son’s wedding due to alcoholism and finances

Don’t let your judgment alienate your son. Set boundaries instead.

NTA for taking hard line but consider wife’s point too

Father’s priorities questioned amidst son’s substance abuse struggles

Commenter defends OP’s decision not to host son’s wedding.

Dad stands his ground on son’s wedding, internet explodes

Supportive comment on son’s art, suggests compromise for wedding location.

Son wants beach wedding, dad refuses. Commenter says NTA.

Parenting is a long game, and it seems you’ve thrown in the towel. YTA

He called them out for being a bad parent

Father’s refusal to host son’s wedding on beach property sparks conflict

Father defends his decision to not host son’s wedding on his property

Father refuses to support son’s wedding after forcing him into homelessness.

Heartbreaking comment about a son’s lack of love and acceptance

A comment challenging a dismissive father’s actions and attitude.

Son’s desire to marry for love, not family wealth, criticized.

Son’s troubled past requires love, not judgement. YTA

Father’s refusal to host son’s wedding on beach property criticized

Father approves son’s wedding location, internet cheers!

Father’s dismissive attitude towards son’s wedding causing family tension

NTA dad needs to have a heart-to-heart with son

Father approves of son’s decision, no a**hole here

Father approves son’s wedding location. Happy ending!

Dad’s refusal to host son’s wedding is NTA, but YTA for not helping with son’s learning disability.

Commenter calls out dad for neglecting son’s emotional needs

Wedding rush at 21? NTA suggests waiting for stability.

Father’s judgmental behavior towards son’s wedding draws criticism.

Co-parenting struggles? Therapy could help. NTA for boundaries.

Dad’s decision to not host son’s wedding on beach property justified

Don’t let your son go down the same path

Commenter calls out father’s behavior, wishes for son’s happiness

Offering a compromise: encourage him to get a job ‍ and demonstrate responsibility