\nHowever, his generosity was put to the test when he learned just how elaborate his daughter\u2019s wedding vision was.\n
Daughter sparks debate after asking father to pay $200k for destination wedding\n
The journey to wedded bliss is often celebrated with love, as it should be, but the significant costs associated with weddings can quickly turn joy into stress.\n
One father shared his frustration on Reddit, explaining the dilemma he faced when confronted with his daughter\u2019s extravagant wedding plans.\n
This dad, from New York, posted on the AITA (Am I The A*****e) subreddit, detailing how he had initially promised to pay for his daughter\u2019s wedding\u2014a commitment many parents make to support their children as they start married life.\n
\nHowever, his generosity was put to the test when he learned just how elaborate his daughter\u2019s wedding vision was.\n
Rather than a local celebration, his daughter dreamed of a lavish destination wedding in the stunning landscapes of New Zealand, with a guest list ranging from 100 to 200 people!\n
The price tag? A whopping $200,000. This left the father at a crossroads, torn between wanting to fulfill his daughter\u2019s dream and his hesitation about such an extravagant display of wealth. He even referred to it as \u201cburning money,\u201d fearing it might alienate family members.\n
He wrote, \u201cMy wife feels I should go through with it because we can afford it, but I think it\u2019s a pointless show of wealth. Now my daughter isn\u2019t speaking to me, and neither is my wife. So, I\u2019m wondering: Should I just bite the bullet and burn this money, even if it means alienating family members, just to make my daughter\u2019s dream wedding a reality?\u201d\n
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Redditors were quick to share their opinions. One commented, \u201cIf she can\u2019t afford a destination wedding herself, she shouldn\u2019t be having one. It sounds harsh, but it\u2019s true. Plus, there\u2019s all the extra money for flights, hotels, and other expenses. Is she paying for her own ticket or do you have to cover that too? And what about her fianc\u00e9\u2019s?\u201d\n
They continued, \u201cThe fact that she\u2019s throwing a tantrum and not speaking to you suggests she doesn\u2019t deserve it. I believe we\u2019re not entitled to our parents\u2019 money. I don\u2019t expect a penny from my dad, even if he passes away.\u201d\n
Another Redditor suggested a compromise: the father could contribute a specific amount that he was comfortable with, allowing his daughter to plan her wedding within that budget.\n
\u201cSet a clear budget for how much you\u2019re willing to give, and let her know. Anything over that should be covered by her and her fianc\u00e9. If she wants a grand wedding, she can pay for it,\u201d they advised.\n
As of now, the father hasn\u2019t provided any updates, except to say that his daughter is calling him a jerk and still refuses to speak to him. How ungrateful!\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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