So, I'm about to send out invitations on Monday, and I can't believe how big the guest list has gotten. It's over 100 invitations & 225 people. That's not even including the people that might come from who work at my Grandfather's business (I'm sendng an invitation to the business in general). This seems crazy since at first FI and I really wanted less than 100 people there. We wanted it to be more intimate and simple. It has now turned into a big expensive party with tons of people. This is what my dad really wanted and since he's paying I just did what he said. It's just crazy to think of all the people we're inviting because most of them are family who I see about once a year or less. I know the wedding will still be awesome and fun; it's just turning into something I never invisioned. My dad just keeps pushing things that cost SO much more than what I had ever thought of spending...which is how I ended up with the awesome venue and photographer I have, but still I feel kind of bad having this much money spent on just one day (FYI: It'll probably end up being about $8,000; which to some isn't much, but to me is alot of money). & I can't believe how much FMIL is spending on the rehearsal dinner. I am very grateful, but I still feel kind of bad about it...I just keep thinking of all the other things that money could go to...
Has this (or is this) happening to anyone else?