Outraged guest reveals bride's shocking wedding charge: 'She is out of her mind!'
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Weddings are often a time of joy and celebration, a chance to witness the union of two people in love.
However, one bride's decision to charge her guests to attend her wedding has sparked a heated debate about wedding etiquette and the true meaning of hospitality.
The controversy came to light when a friend of the bride shared her disbelief on social media after receiving a wedding invitation with a price tag attached.
'One of my closest friends is getting married and charging her guests to attend the wedding,' she said.
'I always knew she was cheap, so in some ways, I am not surprised.'
The invitation offered three RSVP options: attending the wedding with an 'envelope fee' of $65, attending only the ceremony, or not being able to attend at all.
The fee, which was not explained in the invitation, was discovered to cover the cost of food, music, decorations, and the venue.
The bride's approach to her special day didn't stop there. Guests were also expected to pay for a pre-wedding dinner and had the option to stay overnight at the venue for an additional cost.
'If you want to sleep over at the venue, you need to pay around $100, which applies for the night between the pre-dinner, and the wedding day/night after the wedding, so in total $200,' she explained.
'I guess these prices are okay, since nobody is forcing you to attend that dinner and/or sleeping over.'
'But if I am invited to a wedding, I shouldn’t have to pay to attend the actual wedding?!'
On top this, the couple also had a page where guests could choose to contribute money to a gift.
'It says, “gifts are not needed but welcome”—but who would pay for a gift after they have to pay to attend the wedding?'
The woman said that if a guest were to attend the whole event and contribute to a gift, 'It would cost a guest at least $300.'
And if a guest needed to buy an outfit, the cost would go up to about $400.
She also added that the worst part was she knew the couple had money.
According to the friend, the bride had inherited a significant sum of money and, along with her engineer fiancé, was well-off, owning a house and a boat, and even undergoing home renovations.
'I suspect they can afford both the renovation and the wedding; they are just trying to play it safe.'
'She also told me her goal is to be rich.'
The friend, who had known the bride for 12 years, expressed her sadness over the situation, stating that she would only attend the ceremony as she 'absolutely refuses to pay' to be part of the wedding reception.
The post quickly garnered attention, with many users expressing their disapproval, labelling the bride's actions as 'tasteless and tacky'.
'I would send my regrets and my congratulations, and that’s it. The bride is out of her freaking mind,' one replied.
'Just decline. Say you’re busy that day. You won’t be the only one,' another added.
While a third said: 'RSVP to miss the whole thing and send her an etiquette book as a wedding gift.'
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However, one bride's decision to charge her guests to attend her wedding has sparked a heated debate about wedding etiquette and the true meaning of hospitality.
The controversy came to light when a friend of the bride shared her disbelief on social media after receiving a wedding invitation with a price tag attached.
'One of my closest friends is getting married and charging her guests to attend the wedding,' she said.
'I always knew she was cheap, so in some ways, I am not surprised.'
A woman shared a wedding invitation with a price tag attached. Image source: freepic.diller on Freepik.
The invitation offered three RSVP options: attending the wedding with an 'envelope fee' of $65, attending only the ceremony, or not being able to attend at all.
The fee, which was not explained in the invitation, was discovered to cover the cost of food, music, decorations, and the venue.
The bride's approach to her special day didn't stop there. Guests were also expected to pay for a pre-wedding dinner and had the option to stay overnight at the venue for an additional cost.
'If you want to sleep over at the venue, you need to pay around $100, which applies for the night between the pre-dinner, and the wedding day/night after the wedding, so in total $200,' she explained.
'I guess these prices are okay, since nobody is forcing you to attend that dinner and/or sleeping over.'
'But if I am invited to a wedding, I shouldn’t have to pay to attend the actual wedding?!'
On top this, the couple also had a page where guests could choose to contribute money to a gift.
'It says, “gifts are not needed but welcome”—but who would pay for a gift after they have to pay to attend the wedding?'
The woman said that if a guest were to attend the whole event and contribute to a gift, 'It would cost a guest at least $300.'
And if a guest needed to buy an outfit, the cost would go up to about $400.
She also added that the worst part was she knew the couple had money.
According to the friend, the bride had inherited a significant sum of money and, along with her engineer fiancé, was well-off, owning a house and a boat, and even undergoing home renovations.
'I suspect they can afford both the renovation and the wedding; they are just trying to play it safe.'
'She also told me her goal is to be rich.'
The friend, who had known the bride for 12 years, expressed her sadness over the situation, stating that she would only attend the ceremony as she 'absolutely refuses to pay' to be part of the wedding reception.
The post quickly garnered attention, with many users expressing their disapproval, labelling the bride's actions as 'tasteless and tacky'.
'I would send my regrets and my congratulations, and that’s it. The bride is out of her freaking mind,' one replied.
'Just decline. Say you’re busy that day. You won’t be the only one,' another added.
While a third said: 'RSVP to miss the whole thing and send her an etiquette book as a wedding gift.'
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