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Tiffany
Devoted November 2016

Who's paying for their own wedding?

Tiffany, on September 6, 2016 at 8:19 PM

Posted in Planning 352

I think just to show a few ladies who think it's their parents responsibility to pay exactly how many of us are paying, everyone who is paying for their own wedding should comment here. ETA: Because I forgot that people on the internet take offense to things that are not about them. This site is a...

I think just to show a few ladies who think it's their parents responsibility to pay exactly how many of us are paying, everyone who is paying for their own wedding should comment here.

ETA: Because I forgot that people on the internet take offense to things that are not about them. This site is a guilty pleasure of mine. Yesterday I had the most stressful wedding planning day to date. I get online and the first post I read is titled "who pays". While reading through the comments, I come across a girl who is upset that her father refuses to pay even though he is financially able. She sounded like an entitled brat. She then commented that she really doubted the majority of us were paying on our own. This "rubbed me the wrong way" I started this post to prove a point that the majority of us are in fact paying on our own. I am in no way trying to shame those fortunate enough to have family help. Nor do I think I am better because I don't.

352 Comments

  • Brooke
    Super January 2018
    Brooke ·
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    We are paying for our own wedding as well!

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  • Hot Like Bea
    Master January 2017
    Hot Like Bea ·
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    Other than the decorations my mom purchased with her employee discount at Michaels, and the hundo my dad gave me to help out with booze costs, we are paying everything ourselves.

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  • #AllAboutTheRichardsons2018
    Expert September 2018
    #AllAboutTheRichardsons2018 ·
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    We are

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  • M
    Savvy September 2017
    Molly ·
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    Me and my fiancé are paying for our own wedding. I don't feel like it's other people responsibility

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  • Lakeya
    VIP September 2017
    Lakeya ·
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    **raises hand**

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  • Mrs.McCready
    Devoted October 2016
    Mrs.McCready ·
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    We are with one income and 3 children to support.

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  • Mrs. Mac
    Master July 2016
    Mrs. Mac ·
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    We paid for almost all.

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  • Its Mrs. Da Costa to you!
    Dedicated October 2016
    Its Mrs. Da Costa to you! ·
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    We're paying for everything !

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  • Christine
    Devoted September 2017
    Christine ·
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    I knew before we even got engaged that our parents wouldn't be contributing. We're paying for the whole wedding, but I'm paying a little bit more since my fiance bought the engagement ring.

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  • JamimarriesKen
    Super March 2017
    JamimarriesKen ·
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    We're paying for the majority. My parents are helping out a bit. Mom bought my dress... idk why yall think that's weird ....

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  • Rashane
    Super January 2017
    Rashane ·
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    We are.

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  • Mrs Simmons
    Just Said Yes September 2019
    Mrs Simmons ·
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    We are

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  • Tiffany
    Devoted September 2017
    Tiffany ·
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    We are paying. Both of our families are in no position to help. And because it's in a state that only his parents live in, I would rather my family focus their money on travel and accommodations to celebrate with us.

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  • mlw
    Master December 2016
    mlw ·
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    I. Absolutely everything- rings, honeymoon, bridesmaids dresses.... literally e-v-e-r-y-t--h-i-n-g.

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  • JAD2JAG
    Dedicated May 2017
    JAD2JAG ·
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    We are!

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  • S
    Just Said Yes May 2017
    Stephanie ·
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    We are paying for our own too ??

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  • Joan
    Savvy August 2018
    Joan ·
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    We are paying, because thats modern. But with that being said, I would be dissapointed if my parents didn't wanna help in some way. Not financially neccesarily, but with stuff or anything.

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  • BoozyBaker
    Master January 2017
    BoozyBaker ·
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    I'm paying for every little thing because my mother sacrificed to come to this country and I worked damn hard to be in a position where I can pay for it. (Also FH didn't work for a year and has a lot of debt LOLZ)

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  • tracee563
    Dedicated September 2016
    tracee563 ·
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    We are

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  • FutureMrsB
    VIP December 2016
    FutureMrsB ·
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    My parents wanted to pay for all or part of my wedding, but life happened, recession happened, jobs were lost, etc, so they just can't. My fiance and I are sharing the cost of it, we got together and went over what we can afford and set our budget. My parents are contributing monetarily in small ways such as helping purchase some DIY decor, but are not committing a specific amount which is fine. I am happy that they want to help me plan & DIY.

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