Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (2024)

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The Unusual Wedding πŸ€” The Manipulation Game 😈 Expecting a Baby πŸ‘Ά Financial Struggles πŸ’° The Loan from Uncle 🏦 The Family's Request πŸ™ The Only Option? 🀷 The Response πŸ˜‚ Family Pressure πŸ“± Reality Check 🌎 Update: Safe & Sound πŸ”’ A New Opportunity ✈️ Education & Finances πŸŽ“ Gratitude πŸ™ Identity Protection πŸ•΅οΈ Who's Responsible for the Wedding Debt? πŸ€”πŸ’Έ Don't let your family guilt you into paying for their debts πŸ’°. NTA NTA. Laughing in their faces is the correct response πŸ˜‚. NTA. Don't take on debt for someone else's wedding dreams πŸ’ Laughing in their faces was the perfect response πŸ˜‚ NTA Don't let family pressure you into financial stupidity πŸ’Έ. NTA. Teen parents demand loan for wedding, commenter says NTA. Mind your own business. Not the a-hole πŸ™…β€β™€οΈ NTA suggests a mantra to avoid family's wedding loan demand πŸ’ Family debt drama: NTA for not paying brother's wedding loan πŸš«πŸ’° Stand your ground πŸ’ͺ. Don't let them guilt trip you. MIL wants a wedding and grandbaby, let her pay the loan πŸ’° MIL's partial payment sparks debate on wedding expenses πŸ’ Don't sacrifice your financial peace for a young marriage. #NTA Bride/groom's family demanding loan, commenter suggests talking to MIL. Wedding loan drama: NTA advises to distance from family πŸ‘ Stand your ground! NTA πŸ‘ Wedding loan demand: commenter says NTA, calls out entitlement πŸ‘ NTA stands up to irresponsible family demands for loan πŸ’° Unconventional wedding ideas shared in hilarious comment section πŸ˜‚ Wedding loan demand denied, common sense questioned. NTA πŸ‘ Stand your ground! NTA for not paying brother's wedding loan πŸ™Œ Wedding loan drama: Redditors side with 'NTA' commenter Cutting off toxic family members? NTA πŸš«πŸ‘‹ Don't go into debt for someone else's wedding. πŸ‘ Equal qualifications, unequal treatment. NTA wins the day πŸ‘ Don't be a doormat! NTA for not lending for wedding πŸ’ Don't sacrifice your financial future for family weddings πŸ’°πŸ’ Standing up to family demands for money πŸ’° Standing up for oneself and refusing to pay back unjust loans πŸ’ͺ Don't let their financial ineptness ruin your future. NTA πŸ‘ Don't let family pressure you into financial trouble. πŸ’Έ Stand your ground πŸ’ͺ. Giving in will only lead to more demands. Protect your credit! Don't loan money for a wedding πŸ’°πŸŽ“ Don't let your family guilt you into paying for their choices πŸ’Έ Protect yourself: πŸ›‘οΈ Freeze your credit to avoid fraud Laughing it off: Why this commenter says NTA NTA. Taking loans for tacky weddings is dumb πŸ’Ž Don't let guilt manipulate you into paying for someone else's wedding πŸ’° Surrounded by a**holes? NTA for not giving loan. Commenter refuses to bail out entitled siblings. πŸ‘ Brother's wedding out of budget, not OP's problem. NTA. Setting boundaries is tough but necessary. Don't be an ATM πŸ’°. Escape from toxic family demands πŸ’ΈπŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ Family drama: commenter calls out irresponsible family members. NTA. Escape the wedding loan trap. NTA, get out now! Sibling refuses loan to brother for house due to past history Supportive comment with no replies πŸ‘ Commenter is not the a**hole, but why? πŸ€” Protect yourself from identity theft. NTA for doing so. Laughing in the face of entitled family demands. NTA πŸ˜‚ Set boundaries and get it in writing before lending money πŸ’° Stand your ground! πŸ™…β€β™‚οΈ Don't let them guilt you into debt. Don't give in to family pressure. Stand your ground! πŸ’ͺ Sibling refuses to pay for brother's wedding. NTA wins. Don't let family pressure you into financial trouble. πŸ‘ Take control of your finances and move out. NTA πŸ‘ Don't go into debt for your brother's wedding. NTA πŸ‘ Demanding money for a wedding? Not cool πŸ˜‘ Encouraging response to NTA comment about education choices πŸ’ͺ Wedding expenses should not be a burden on family. NTA πŸ™ Weddings are expensive, but should parents go into debt? NTA Don't cave in! Stand your ground. You're not the a**hole. Don't let them guilt you into financial ruin. Stand your ground. πŸ’ͺ Protect yourself from identity theft when dealing with family loans πŸ’³ MIL wants lavish wedding, but who should foot the bill? πŸ€” Wedding loan demand met with strong NTA response. πŸ‘ Stay away from the mess and don't get involved πŸ™… Family's entitled demand for loan gets called out. 😲 Cutting ties with entitled family over wedding loan request. πŸ‘ FAQs
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Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (1)

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Picture this: you're a young adult with a stable job, no debts, and a promising future. Then, your family drops a bombshell on you – they want you to take out a loan to pay for your brother's wedding! 😲 That's the situation one person found themselves in, and they're wondering if refusing to help out makes them a bad person. Let's dive into the story and see what went down.🍿

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The Loan from Uncle 🏦

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Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (21)

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Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (22)

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Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (23)

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Identity Protection πŸ•΅οΈ

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (24)

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Who's Responsible for the Wedding Debt? πŸ€”πŸ’Έ

So, our protagonist finds themselves in a sticky situation. Their family is drowning in debt after a rushed wedding, and now they're being asked to take out a loan to save the day. But after laughing in their family's faces and refusing to help, they're left wondering if they're the bad guy in this story. πŸ˜… With the opportunity to work overseas, it seems like they might be able to escape the drama for a while. But what does the internet think about their decision? Let's dive into the top responses! 🌐πŸ”₯

Don't let your family guilt you into paying for their debts πŸ’°. NTA

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (25)

mdthomas | mdthomas

NTA. Laughing in their faces is the correct response πŸ˜‚.

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (26)

mm172 | mm172

NTA. Don't take on debt for someone else's wedding dreams πŸ’

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (27)

Mimbley | Mimbley

Laughing in their faces was the perfect response πŸ˜‚ NTA

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (28)

aramis604 | aramis604

Don't let family pressure you into financial stupidity πŸ’Έ. NTA.

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (29)

smackof_ham | smackof_ham

Teen parents demand loan for wedding, commenter says NTA.

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (30)

nerdgirl71 | nerdgirl71

Mind your own business. Not the a-hole πŸ™…β€β™€οΈ

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (31)

dwells2301 | dwells2301

NTA suggests a mantra to avoid family's wedding loan demand πŸ’

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (32)

chuckinhoutex | chuckinhoutex

Family debt drama: NTA for not paying brother's wedding loan πŸš«πŸ’°

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (33)

Delisk | Delisk

Stand your ground πŸ’ͺ. Don't let them guilt trip you.

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (34)

UniVom | UniVom

MIL wants a wedding and grandbaby, let her pay the loan πŸ’°

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (35)

Country-girl-2212 | Country-girl-2212

MIL's partial payment sparks debate on wedding expenses πŸ’

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (36)

hi_snow_white | hi_snow_white

Don't sacrifice your financial peace for a young marriage. #NTA

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (37)

PaopuConMostaza | PaopuConMostaza

Bride/groom's family demanding loan, commenter suggests talking to MIL.

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (38)

MeowMeow808 | MeowMeow808

Wedding loan drama: NTA advises to distance from family πŸ‘

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (39)

nothingclever4now | nothingclever4now

Stand your ground! NTA πŸ‘

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Wedding loan demand: commenter says NTA, calls out entitlement πŸ‘

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (41)

Sk111W | Sk111W

NTA stands up to irresponsible family demands for loan πŸ’°

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (42)

Chantalle22 | Chantalle22

Unconventional wedding ideas shared in hilarious comment section πŸ˜‚

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (43)

Night-light51 | Night-light51

Wedding loan demand denied, common sense questioned. NTA πŸ‘

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (44)

Andrew5329 | Andrew5329

Stand your ground! NTA for not paying brother's wedding loan πŸ™Œ

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (45)

many_hobbies_gal | many_hobbies_gal

Wedding loan drama: Redditors side with 'NTA' commenter

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (46)

Nanabug13 | Nanabug13

Cutting off toxic family members? NTA πŸš«πŸ‘‹

Don't go into debt for someone else's wedding. πŸ‘

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (48)

Alucard12203 | Alucard12203

Equal qualifications, unequal treatment. NTA wins the day πŸ‘

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (49)

Consistent-Annual268 | Consistent-Annual268

Don't be a doormat! NTA for not lending for wedding πŸ’

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (50)

jimmap | jimmap

Don't sacrifice your financial future for family weddings πŸ’°πŸ’

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (51)

Laines_Ecossaises | Laines_Ecossaises

Standing up to family demands for money πŸ’°

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (52)

PedestrianD | PedestrianD

Standing up for oneself and refusing to pay back unjust loans πŸ’ͺ

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (53)

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Don't let their financial ineptness ruin your future. NTA πŸ‘

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (54)

northstarette | northstarette

Don't let family pressure you into financial trouble. πŸ’Έ

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (55)

Huge-Ad6348 | Huge-Ad6348

Stand your ground πŸ’ͺ. Giving in will only lead to more demands.

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (56)

AngryWriterGrr | AngryWriterGrr

Protect your credit! Don't loan money for a wedding πŸ’°πŸŽ“

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (57)

murphy2345678 | murphy2345678

Don't let your family guilt you into paying for their choices πŸ’Έ

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (58)

The_Krudler | The_Krudler

Protect yourself: πŸ›‘οΈ Freeze your credit to avoid fraud

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (59)

pistacio814sb | pistacio814sb

Laughing it off: Why this commenter says NTA

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (60)

TeaBeginning5565 | TeaBeginning5565

NTA. Taking loans for tacky weddings is dumb πŸ’Ž

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (61)

acciologic | acciologic

Don't let guilt manipulate you into paying for someone else's wedding πŸ’°

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (62)

Fearless0394 | Fearless0394

Surrounded by a**holes? NTA for not giving loan.

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (63)

Adorable_Accident440 | Adorable_Accident440

Commenter refuses to bail out entitled siblings. πŸ‘

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (64)

Jovon35 | Jovon35

Brother's wedding out of budget, not OP's problem. NTA.

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (65)

old_maid_ | old_maid_

Setting boundaries is tough but necessary. Don't be an ATM πŸ’°.

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (66)

krankykitty | krankykitty

Escape from toxic family demands πŸ’ΈπŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (67)

theambears | theambears

Family drama: commenter calls out irresponsible family members. NTA.

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (68)

FartFace319 | FartFace319

Escape the wedding loan trap. NTA, get out now!

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (69)

KnuckleMonkey_782 | KnuckleMonkey_782

Sibling refuses loan to brother for house due to past history

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (70)

Lildiar | Lildiar

Supportive comment with no replies πŸ‘

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (71)

LokiChevelle | LokiChevelle

Commenter is not the a**hole, but why? πŸ€”

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (72)

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Protect yourself from identity theft. NTA for doing so.

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (73)

ThePearlEarring | ThePearlEarring

Laughing in the face of entitled family demands. NTA πŸ˜‚

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (74)

slendermanismydad | slendermanismydad

Set boundaries and get it in writing before lending money πŸ’°

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (75)

Personal_Apartment49 | Personal_Apartment49

Stand your ground! πŸ™…β€β™‚οΈ Don't let them guilt you into debt.

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (76)

yachtiewannabe | yachtiewannabe

Don't give in to family pressure. Stand your ground! πŸ’ͺ

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (77)

claireclairey | claireclairey

Sibling refuses to pay for brother's wedding. NTA wins.

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (78)

Danube_Kitty | Danube_Kitty

Don't let family pressure you into financial trouble. πŸ‘

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (79)

Kichan25 | Kichan25

Take control of your finances and move out. NTA πŸ‘

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (80)

Additional_Breath_89 | Additional_Breath_89

Don't go into debt for your brother's wedding. NTA πŸ‘

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (81)

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Demanding money for a wedding? Not cool πŸ˜‘

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (82)

visionskate1 | visionskate1

Encouraging response to NTA comment about education choices πŸ’ͺ

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (83)

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Wedding expenses should not be a burden on family. NTA πŸ™

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (84)

Ryan233tiger | Ryan233tiger

Weddings are expensive, but should parents go into debt? NTA

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (85)

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Don't cave in! Stand your ground. You're not the a**hole.

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (86)

tweedtybird67 | tweedtybird67

Don't let them guilt you into financial ruin. Stand your ground. πŸ’ͺ

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (87)

takethisdayofmine | takethisdayofmine

Protect yourself from identity theft when dealing with family loans πŸ’³

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (88)

Emergency_Web_8722 | Emergency_Web_8722

MIL wants lavish wedding, but who should foot the bill? πŸ€”

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (89)

CedarGrove19 | CedarGrove19

Wedding loan demand met with strong NTA response. πŸ‘

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (90)

probably_soulless | probably_soulless

Stay away from the mess and don't get involved πŸ™…

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (91)

sammyishy | sammyishy

Family's entitled demand for loan gets called out. 😲

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (92)

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Cutting ties with entitled family over wedding loan request. πŸ‘

Family Demands Loan for Brother's Wedding πŸ’πŸ€―: Who's in the Wrong? (93)

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FAQs

What is the groom's family supposed to pay for? β€Ί

The groom's family traditionally paid for all costs associated with the rehearsal dinner and honeymoon, wedding day transportation, and the officiant. The groom paid for the bride's engagement ring, wedding ring, and groomsmen gifts. It is also common for the groom's family to pay for the alcohol at the reception.

Who is responsible for wedding costs? β€Ί

Traditionally, the bride's family pays for the wedding, but that custom is rapidly changing. Couples are increasingly choosing to handle at least half of the wedding expenses on their own. Early planning and a written budget can help avoid miscommunication when deciding who pays for what.

At what age do parents not pay for a wedding? β€Ί

There's no universal age at which parents stop contributing to their children's weddings. The decision varies from family to family and is influenced by factors such as cultural norms, financial stability, and individual preferences.

How much should bride's parents pay for a wedding? β€Ί

According to the Brides American Wedding Study, parents cover anywhere between 35 and 42 percent of the cost of their children's weddings.

What is the groom's mother responsible for? β€Ί

Traditionally, the groom's mother will take care of the rehearsal dinner arrangements and help prepare the guest list for the groom's side of the family. Both tasks should be done with both the bride and the groom's input. Any other responsibilities can be negotiated among the families.

How do families split wedding costs? β€Ί

The different parties can offer to pay for certain aspects of the celebration. The bride's and groom's parents can split the costs; alternatively, each set of parents and the couple can each pay one-third of the cost. Finally, it's increasingly common for the bride and groom to pay for the whole wedding themselves.

Who should traditionally pay for a wedding? β€Ί

Discussing Who Pays for the Wedding

Traditionally, most costs were covered by the bride's family, with the groom's family and the groom adding smaller amounts. But not all weddings have a bride and groomβ€”and not all families are able to contribute according to antiquated guidelines.

Am I obligated to pay for my daughter's wedding? β€Ί

Traditionally, parents pay for children's weddings. Although the bride's side will cater for most expenses, this is not mandatory. Again, there's no set age at which parents should stop paying for their children's weddings. In our opinion, parents should chip in what they feel comfortable, no matter the age.

Who pays for your son's wedding? β€Ί

The amount of money a groom's family contributes to their son's wedding is up to them. A lot of older couples do their on wedding planning and pay for the wedding themselves. My husbands family did not contribute any money or gifts. I paid out for their meals, flowers and purchased them a gift.

How much do parents give children for a wedding? β€Ί

In other words, gifts can be $68,000 per parent couple, or up to $136,000 if both sets of parents gift to each child. That's enough to pay for the average wedding, even in in New York City. If the wedding is going to cost even more, O'Leary recommends the gift money be spread over more than a year.

Do parents pay for weddings anymore? β€Ί

So based on this data, it seems like once couples hit their late 30s or early 40s, parents pay for a smaller portion of the wedding, or don't contribute at all. In short, there is no age limit or exact etiquette for when parents do not pay for their children's wedding costs, says Tonya Hoopes, owner of Hoopes Events.

How much money to give son for wedding gift? β€Ί

Bottom line: There's no hard-and-fast rule on how much cash to give as a wedding gift. Wedding experts do, however, advise starting at $100. From there, you may want to adjust up to $500 based on factors such as your relationship with the couple, your budget and the cost of your attendance at the wedding.

What do a groom's parents pay for? β€Ί

According to traditional etiquette, the groom's family is responsible for paying for the bride's rings, the groom's and groomsmen's attire, the rehearsal dinner, gifts for the groomsmen, some personal flowers, the officiant's fee, the marriage license fee, certain aspects of transportation, and the honeymoon.

Do parents give their daughter a wedding gift? β€Ί

Do parents give their daughter a gift on her wedding day? Yes, it's traditional for the parents of the bride to give her a gift on her wedding day, such as jewelry, money, or something sentimental.

What does a mom give her son on his wedding day? β€Ί

A personalized photo album or picture frame is a timeless and sentimental gift your son and daughter-in-law will cherish for years to come. Fill the album with pictures of special moments and memories that they have shared together, or choose a beautiful picture frame to display a favorite wedding photo.

What does the groom's family give to the bride? β€Ί

The mother of the groom traditionally brings a small gift to the bridal shower. When it comes to the wedding itself, the mother of the groom can give the bride a more sentimental gift, like a family heirloom, to officially welcome her into the family.

Who traditionally pays for the wedding dress? β€Ί

While this responsibility can vary from culture to culture, historically the bride's family will pay for her wedding dress and accessories.

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