We have 3 daughters. The first married in the church, using their facilities, much of the catering done by us, and it was nice and reasonable...
Along comes the #2 Disney Princess....
She is marrying later this spring, and they are going in debt to do it, even with my stated contribution towards the event.
The kicker was when during one of the pre-check meetings (taste-testing events) that I was handed my total bill for the wedding, and it was 40% higher than what my stated contribution was to be. I felt very used and had no opportunity to complain as there was a large attendance with all the various inlaws, and didn't want to make a scene. The Mrs. and I had a nice long discussion on the drive back about how this was the last straw, and from this point on they either pay out of pocket or elope (embarrassment or not)...
Already working on #3 to keep it small, and even elope, with me contributing significantly to their start in life...
So much for showing up to give the bride away and doing the father/daughter dance...
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Thanks for the chime in! #2 Disney Princess - LOL! So far our 3rd who will probably get her ring in the next 6 months wants a small wedding -