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Analie, on March 4, 2020 at 12:47 PM Posted in Planning 0 14

We are about two months out from the wedding so naturally, many the big and small things are planned. I have asked my groom many times if he would like to take part in planning the wedding. He did a little bit at the beginning but he wasn't terribly interested in doing a lot. I did most of the planning with his mom, my mom, and both of our sisters. At two months out, he now wants to start changing stuff and seems to be spending unnecessary money that we can save for our married life like buying furniture.

My parents were very generous and have provided cash for planning that was done at the end of last year. They aren't rich by any means and wanted us to have a nice wedding. He wants my parents to pay for the fancy stuff that he has now decided to pic out which is adding up to $3,000 more after we just discussed not spending too much money on one day. His parents aren't paying for anything and he wont ask them to in fear that they will say no. I was aware that he has expensive taste but he shouldn't on my parents dime and on our future life's dime.

We are having a rustic themed wedding because it is both beautiful and very inexpensive which we were both totally ok with, now, he wants to have an expensive rustic wedding and is trying to change stuff two months out.


What do I do?

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Latest activity by Analie, on March 4, 2020 at 3:24 PM
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    Melle ·
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    That’s totally not ok for him to think he can hand the bill to your parents. You gotta say this is what they gave us and so whatever we spend over the amount they gave is OUR responsibility to pay for. That’s that.
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  • Rebelle Fleur
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    Rebelle Fleur ·
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    You should tel him these things have already been decided and paid for by your parents and if he wants to change them he should ask his parents since your parents have already contributed and it’s unfair to put so much on them after they’ve done so much already. It’s important to speak up for yourself and your family early on so this doesn’t become a trend in your marriage.
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  • Pattie
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    I second this! He should not assume your parents are paying for anything. I'd sit down with him and have a budget discussion. Money is not something you want to stress over or fight. Set clear expectations and communicate.

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  • Pattie
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    Pattie ·
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    What is he purchasing that is 3k?

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    Analie ·
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    His thing is he now wants a fancy rustic wedding because he will only get one once. This all comes after he told me he wasn't too involved in planning.

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    Melle ·
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    Maybe you guys can come to a compromise on finding ways to make it more rustic like in decor or something that can be done but it’s not good for him to want your parents to pay for it.
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    Analie ·
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    This is many things in this price.

    He wants

    -wall decor $500

    -food trays $270

    -reception decorations $400

    -wedding transportation $700

    -alcohol $1500


    We already decided that we'd use our parents old 1941 old mobile as transportation he wants something nicer, we'd only be serving beer wine and a mixed drink $700 but he now wants nice drinks. The food trays were going to be served in metal trays now he wants to rent porcelain trays from someplace expensive.

    I have no idea who he has been talking to between then and now but they need to stop.



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  • Jennifer
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    You should let his mom know. Maybe she can talk some sense into him, since you, the moms and the sisters worked so hard on it!

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    I don't want to seem like I am complaining about him

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  • Liza
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    I can relate! Sorry you are dealing with this just 2 months out.

    I have a similar situation. Luckily, my FH understands that since my parents are paying for 90% of the wedding, he cannot just add more expensive items. It still has been frustrating having the same conversation over and over again, but at least he backs down and is understanding in the end in time.

    Your FH either needs to have his parents pay for the extra items or accept that he has no control over the situation. He cannot just assume your parents can afford more than they have already offered. I also agree that at some point, it is chipping into money you could use for life (furniture or a home) so I think you should sit down with him and ask him to explain his priorities and make sure he really wants to prioritize wedding decorations over other life expenses.

    I'll just add - it helps to agree that the items would be nice but that it is just not feasible for your parents. You do not want him to feel attacked or like his opinion doesn't matter. It's about what is physically possible for your parents to contribute, is not about personal taste.


    Best of luck!

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  • Jennifer
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    That's fair! Although he kind of deserves it haha Smiley smile I would let your FH know that some of the things he wants to change have been set for months. If he wanted input, he should have given it before!

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    He should've!

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  • Michaela
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    I would compromise on 1 thing he really wants (like adding a fancy drink or a nice sign) but put your foot down on anything that has already been bought. I assume you already have the decor figured out. I would just tell him that it's too late for stuff like that. Then once he thinks about just 1 or 2 things he really wants, you can have the discussion as a couple on how you're going to pay for it. Do you have the extra money to pay for it yourself? Can you ask both of your parents to chip in some? Hopefully that will help !

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    Analie ·
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    Thanks Michaela

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