A woman came to the AITA subreddit to ask if she was in the wrong for refusing to pay for her cancelled wedding after her fiance broke their original agreement. The couple came from different cultural backgrounds, and while the woman wanted a small, low-key wedding, her fiance’s culture called for a big, lavish celebration. They compromised and agreed to have a big wedding in his home country but drop some of his family’s customs that didn’t mesh well with her own culture. However, when his mother and aunts found out about the changes, they threatened to disown him, and he called off the wedding. Now, the ex-fiance is asking the woman to pay for half of the non-refundable deposits he made, but she believes that since he broke the agreement, she is not obligated to pay. The post has sparked a debate about the importance of compromise and communication in relationships, and whether or not the woman should be responsible for the financial loss. Read on for more details and to join the discussion.
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When cultural differences and family expectations lead to a cancelled wedding
Weddings are supposed to be a joyous union of two people in love, but sometimes cultural differences and family expectations can complicate things. This was the case for one woman who found herself in a tough spot after her ex-fiance’s family demanded changes to their wedding customs that didn’t mesh well with her own culture. Despite a long conversation and compromise, the groom’s family eventually threatened to disown him if the bride didn’t budge. When she refused, the groom called off the wedding leaving the bride with a hefty bill for the deposits they had already paid. Now, the ex-fiance is demanding that she pay him back for half of the money he lost, but the bride is standing firm that since he called off the wedding, she is not obligated to pay. What do you think? Was she right to refuse or should she cover half the cost? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
OP dodged a bullet with spineless and dishonest ex-fiance. NTA

Ex-fiancé’s family cancels wedding, demands custom change, & threatens disownment. NTA.

Ex-fiancé’s unreasonable demands lead to cancelled wedding and financial dispute

Ex-fiance’s family demands change of customs and cancels wedding. NTA.
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User suggests legal advice for cancelled wedding dispute ⚖️

Red flags abound in cancelled wedding, NTA for backing out.

Ex-fiancé cancels wedding, demands money from OP’s family. NTA.

Ex-fiance’s family demands change of customs leading to cancelled wedding. NTA.

Breaking traditions for a cancelled wedding? NTA, says Reddit.

Woman should not pay for cancelled wedding due to changed customs.

Impressed commenter receives NTA validation

Ex-fiancé’s family’s demands ruin wedding plans and relationship, NTA

No regrets. The bride refused to pay for a cancelled wedding

Commenter advises against marrying disrespectful and dependent partner.

Ex-fiance’s family demands change of customs, NTA refuses payment

Dodged a bullet NTA stands her ground

Dodged a bullet Ex-fiancé’s family demanded old-fashioned customs. NTA.

“Fuck that noise” – commenter refuses to pay for cancelled wedding

NTA. Dodged a bullet

Stand your ground! You’re NTA and deserve your refund

Wedding cancelled due to customs, commenter advises groom to ask family.

Dodged a bullet! NTA. Don’t pay for his cancelled wedding

Sassy response shuts down ex-fiance’s absurd demands ♀️

Stand your ground! Cancelled wedding drama ends in victory

Support for cancelled wedding due to unreasonable ex-fiance’s family

Compromise failed, cultural differences revealed, and loyalty tested. NTA

Stick to your guns , NTA for holding ex accountable

Dodged a bazooka shell . NTA, get that money back!

Dodged a bullet . NTA for not paying.

No need to pay for cancelled wedding, stand your ground

Dodged a bullet! NTA and live your best life!

Ex-fiance’s mommy ruins wedding, NTA for refusing to pay

Bride-to-be refuses to pay for cancelled wedding due to customs.

Fair play Bride not responsible for cancelled wedding costs

Fairness on both sides in cancelled wedding payment dispute ✌

Relationship hitting the ‘settling old debts’ phase. Not the a**hole.

You go girl! Stand your ground on your wedding day!

Dodged a bullet! NTA stands her ground

Commenter suggests groom’s family pay for cancelled wedding

Stand your ground with a NTA attitude and wallet.

Dodged a bullet! NTA comment celebrates canceled wedding.

Ex-fiance cancels wedding and changes customs. NTA refuses payment.

Dodging the massive a** cannonball! NTA

Don’t pay for *sshole’s wedding – block and move on

Dodged a bullet! You’re NTA for not paying.

Ex-fiance’s family wants customs changed, she won’t pay. NTA.

NTA, you avoided a trainwreck

Breakup aftermath: Keep the ring, you’re NTA

Ex-fiance’s plan backfired, good riddance
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Ex-fiancé’s controlling family caused wedding cancellation, NTA for refusing payment.

Protect yourself and put it in writing! NTA.
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NTA. Let his family help him. Good riddance

Don’t budge! You deserve someone who loves you

Dodged a bullet with toxic in-laws and unreasonable cultural expectations

Live your life queen, leave the narrow-minded behind ♀️

Dodged a bullet! Woman not at fault for cancelled wedding

You compromised, he cancelled. NTA, don’t pay a penny

Ex-fiance’s mommy issues: NTA refuses to pay cancelled wedding.

Cultural differences causing wedding drama?

Stand your ground and keep the cash! #NTA
