Meet Caleb and Ashley, a young couple who recently got engaged and are planning a grand wedding. Caleb’s mom offered to pay for their $150,000 wedding, but she had two conditions: they must use a wedding planner and she gets to invite eight specific relatives. While the couple agreed to the wedding planner, Ashley wasn’t thrilled about the additional guests. Now, Caleb’s mom is considering pulling her financial support, causing a rift between the families. Let’s dive into the story and see how it unfolds.
Mom’s Generous Offer
Agreement on Wedding Planner ✅
Guest List Dispute
A Grand Affair
Ashley’s Discomfort
Mom’s Two Conditions
The Eight Relatives
Mom’s Financial Success
Ashley’s Background
Parents’ Financial Contributions
Caleb’s Input ️
Family Events
The Resolution ️
Ashley’s Concerns
Wedding Costs Breakdown
A Happy Ending for All?
After a heart-to-heart, Caleb and Ashley sat down with Caleb’s mom to discuss the issue. Ashley apologized, admitting she didn’t realize the importance of the relatives and was concerned about their old-school preferences. With a better understanding, she agreed to include them in the wedding. Now, it seems the couple and their families can move forward with planning the extravagant $150,000 wedding. Let’s take a look at some of the top responses to this dramatic situation…
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NTA: Asking for 8 guests, offering $150k, no control exerted.
“NTA, it’s a power play.” Caleb doesn’t care, but Ashley’s uncomfortable.
“NTA” – Groom’s opinion matters too, invite HIS FAMILY too!
Bridezilla rejects 8 relatives at $150K wedding
NTA: Traditional roles reversed, but still reasonable guest list request
NTA thinks bride’s mom is entitled for threatening to pull funds
NTA. Family over friends. Bride’s expectations are unrealistic.
“NTA, paying for a 300+ person wedding is already kind “
NTA. 8 guests vs. $150K? Worth it!
NTA. Ashley is being TA though. ♀️ She doesn’t know EVERYONE coming!
NTA, clear communication & fair request for extra relatives.
NTA for wanting to add family members to guest list
NTA in this case. Stay firm and enjoy the small wedding.
Invite 8 people to my vow renewal, we’ll have a blast!
NTA. It’s THEIR day, not HER day. Control issues
NTA: Reasonable request, but a waste of money.
Stand your ground! Don’t pay if they don’t listen!
NTA – Reasonable request for additional guests, it’s your money
Outrage over $150k wedding expense sparks heated discussion
NTA: No guests, no money. Her parents aren’t paying s**t.
Ashley’s entitled behavior causes chaos and threatens wedding funds
NTA. Small guest list dispute causing unnecessary drama. ♂️
“It’s THEIR day, not HER day.” Completely fair offer. NTA!
NTA. 8 more guests shouldn’t ruin a big wedding celebration
NTA for setting conditions on wedding funds. Consider relationship vs. family.
