Imagine this: You’re engaged, in love, and planning your dream wedding. But there’s a twist – the venue’s price has skyrocketed due to pandemic-induced delays, and your partner suggests tapping into your family’s trust fund to cover the costs. But the trust fund comes with strings attached, and you’ve sworn never to be controlled by it. What do you do? Let’s dive into this real-life drama of a groom-to-be who faced this exact predicament.
The Engagement and the Wedding Plans
The Groom’s Stand on Wedding Planning
The Skyrocketing Venue Price
The Financial Plan and the Family Trust
The Trust’s Control ️
The Fiancée’s Suggestion and the Groom’s Refusal ♂️
The Trust’s Strings Attached
The Trust’s Power and the Family’s Whim ️
The Fights and the Final Stand
Tying the Knot, Not the Purse Strings: A Groom’s Dilemma
Caught between love and a hard place, our groom-to-be is facing a dilemma that’s more common than you’d think. As wedding plans unfold, the escalating costs have led his fiancée to suggest using his family’s trust fund. But this isn’t just any trust fund – it’s a controlling entity with strings attached, something he’s vowed to avoid. Despite the ensuing arguments, he’s standing his ground, insisting that his family’s money is off-limits. Will love conquer all, or will the trust fund’s shadow loom large over their impending nuptials? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this tangled tale of love, money, and family ties.
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“$200,000 for a wedding venue is stupid.”
“NTA I wouldn’t want to be beholden to something like that either. Also HOLY CRAP 200k for a wedding????? We spent 2k so this just seems crazy to me but I’m also poor and cheap lol.”
NTA: $200k for JUST the venue? Cheaper to go to Hawaii!
Bridezilla’s money priorities raise red flags for groom-to-be
YTA for refusing to take fair share of wedding planning. NTA for standing ground on family trust.
NTA refuses extravagant wedding venue, sparks money-saving suggestions.
“200k for just the venue?? That’s absurd.”
Fiancée learns the hard way: weddings should be budget-friendly!
NTA – Groom-to-be stands his ground on family fortune, wedding drama!
NTA. No control over trust. $200k for venue is nuts!
NTA. You know the strings attached to the money
“NTA. Family’s financial abuse. Wife only cares about herself. Not worth it.”
INFO: Prenup and trust control, potential for wedding strings attached
Wedding pressure? NTA, but are you okay?
Engage in wedding planning together for a reasonable budget!
Helping with wedding planning can ease the burden and improve communication
Wedding expenses debate: Is a fancy wedding worth the cost?
Is she bad with money or a golddigger?
Groom refuses family money for wedding, bride insists. Who’s right?
NTA: Saving money on a lavish wedding party. Smart move!
Engaged couple argues over wedding expenses, both have valid points.
Wedding costs are insane! NTA for not bankrolling ridiculous expenses.
NTA, protect your family’s money and get a prenup ASAP!
NTA – Standing up for what’s fair in wedding finances!
NTA seeks clarity through couples counseling before wedding planning.
Setting boundaries: NTA refuses family fortune for wedding!
Refusing prenup and inheritance for love? Sacrifice or stupidity?
NTA. Husband’s hidden trust led to drama. Fiancée needs budget reality check.
Commenter questions extravagant wedding venue, compares to royal wedding cost
Groom-to-be stands firm on wedding finances, facing partner’s expectations.
Wedding planning disagreement: ESH, not on the same page
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Outrageous wedding venue prices! NTA for refusing family fortune.
Fairness and budgeting: NTA stands his ground for wedding funds!
Groom-to-be refuses family fortune for wedding, causing wedding drama!
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Reevaluating the prenup: Trust, money, and triggering emotions.
NTA, but is your fiance a gold digger? Cut the budget!
Engaged Redditor stands up against extravagant wedding expenses. NTA!
ESH: Lack of clarity in budget leads to unnecessary conflict.
Wild wedding planning: ESH complains about cost, no involvement in planning
ESH for not wanting to plan wedding, fiance wanting expensive venue, and family for their behavior. Consider counseling for conflict resolution.
Confusion over prenup terms, is she against it or what?
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Think twice before marrying someone who prioritizes money over love!
NTA: Prioritizing principles over a lavish wedding. Simple can be special! ✨
Smart move! Protect your assets with a prenup.
NTA. Is she after your money?
NTA – Is she really the one? Think about the future!
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Wedding costs are insane! Who needs a house for one day?
NTA: Is it worth spending $200k on a wedding venue?
NTA. Spending 85k on a venue? Mind blown! Discuss finances with fiancé.
Curious about extravagant wedding venues? Let’s talk 200K receptions!
Marrying money? NTA groom-to-be stands his ground!
Scale back the wedding and save money!
Commenter questions extravagant wedding venue cost, suggests investing in a house
Is spending $85k – $200k on a wedding venue excessive?
Communicate and compromise before wedding planning to avoid hard feelings.
Groom’s bluntness causes friction, leading to YTA judgement.
Wedding budget debate: $200k too much? Opt for house instead!
