A couple’s dream destination wedding turns into a family conflict when the groom’s family demands financial assistance to attend the event. The bride and groom had always been clear about their expectations and understanding if some family members couldn’t make it. However, the groom’s family insists that he should pay for their trips, leading to accusations of being stuck-up and choosing money over family.
Destination Wedding Plans

Understanding Attendance Issues ♂️

Fiance’s Family vs Groom’s Family

Family’s Financial Concerns

Parents’ Guilt Trip

Sisters’ Demands ♀️

Groom’s Response

Accusations Fly

Groom’s Realization

One-Sided Effort

Wedding Dreams vs Family Demands
The groom’s family demands financial assistance to attend his destination wedding, accusing him of being stuck-up and choosing money over family. Despite his efforts to maintain a relationship with his siblings, he realizes they don’t show much interest in his life. As the wedding plans continue, the couple must navigate the emotional turmoil and decide what’s best for their special day. Share your thoughts and reactions below!
Bride’s family demands financial help for destination wedding, OP is YTA.

Bride and groom set up a destination wedding that only works for the bride’s family. Commenter thinks it’s disingenuous for the groom to say he’d love for his family to come. Replies argue that it’s not their problem and he shouldn’t have to pay for everyone’s expenses.

Bride and groom face family drama over destination wedding costs

NTA for not paying for family’s trip to destination wedding

Bride and groom’s selfishness causes family drama. ESH.

Engaged couple faces criticism for not accommodating family’s financial limitations
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Navigating family expectations and budgets for a destination wedding

Destination weddings can strain relationships. Don’t pay for guests.

NTA for having a destination wedding, but family demands are a**hole-ish

Bride’s family can’t afford destination wedding, groom’s family unhappy

Family demands money for destination wedding, but communication is key

Wedding guests demand financial help, commenter says NTA.

Sibling drama at a destination wedding – NAH but be empathetic

Navigating family drama for a destination wedding? NTA, do you!

Wedding is about you, not family. No need to pay.

Family demands financial help for wedding, but only care now? NTA

Debate over destination weddings and family obligations. YTA vs NTA.

Suggests having a second ceremony near family to avoid drama

Don’t cater to family demands, it’s your wedding day!

Compromise with family over destination wedding. Small reception suggestion

NTA but family feels excluded. Rich husband isn’t required to pay.
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Bride’s family demands couple pay for their entire side’s travel expenses

Bride & groom face backlash for not considering family’s finances

Weddings are important to family, but you have a right too. ESH.

Destination weddings can be great, but not everyone can come. NTA.
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Destination weddings can lead to drama. Suggest a compromise instead.

Destination weddings can be incredible but not everyone can come. NTA.

NTA commenter supports bride & groom’s right to their dream wedding.

Bridezilla? Commenter calls out selfishness in wedding planning

Congratulations on your wedding! NTA for having reasonable expectations. Keep in mind family’s behavior towards bride afterwards.

Wedding drama: NTA chooses who attends, but attendance optional?

Bride and groom face criticism for arranging a destination wedding.

Destination wedding drama: NTA for choosing what makes you happy

Live stream your wedding for those who can’t make it!

Family demands money for wedding, commenter says NTA.

Bride refuses to pay for family’s travel expenses, NTA

Bridezilla or reasonable? Commenters debate destination wedding etiquette

Destination wedding drama averted! NTA for being considerate

Commenter calls out fake families, says NTA.

It’s their wedding, not a family vacation. NTA

Mixed feelings on guilt-tripping someone into paying for destination wedding

Family drama? Move far away and enjoy your destination wedding!

Wedding drama! Bride stands firm on child-free policy. NTA.

NTA stands firm on wedding budget, offers fair compromise

Bride and groom face family drama over wedding finances

Put your spouse first ❤️. Don’t let family drama ruin it.

Wedding is about the couple, NTA for not funding guests.

Destination wedding causes family drama and financial demands. ESH.

Destination wedding drama: family demands financial help. ESH honestly.

Bride and groom’s wedding drama: Redditors support NTA’s decision

Bride and groom avoid family drama with NTA decision

Choosing a destination wedding can be a cold shoulder to family

Destination weddings are a personal choice. No hard feelings allowed
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Commenter is not the a**hole, drama ensues with family ♀️

Attended a friend’s destination wedding, it can get pricey

NTA. Plan ahead and ask for discounts on rooms/tickets. Family drama.

Throw a celebration later for family to attend.

Respectful bride stands her ground against family’s financial demands

Selective family attendance advice for destination wedding. NTA

Stand your ground, have the wedding you want

Bride and groom prioritize their wedding over entitled family demands

Congrats on the engagement! NTA for not giving in.

Destination wedding drama: family demands financial help. ESH.
