I'm so-so newly engaged (11/11/11) and, now that the novelty has worn off and work pressure has declined after the holidays, I'm trying to move forward with planning.
In the early days, my dad said that he and my mom were planning on contributing "substantially" to the cost of things. Six weeks later, I'm no closer to knowing what that "substantially" means.
My parents are not people that offer help, suggestions, money. I've had to ask for whatever I've wanted or figure out a way to do it myself. At the same time, I don't want to ask for money because, well, I think it's rude. ("Dad, can I have 8 grand?") Help from them would certainly be appreciated, but I don't know how to ask for it in this instance! Suggestions?