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How to ask parents to help pay for some of the wedding costs:

Asking parents for money on your special day is such a sensitive issue because no one wants to deter from the happiness of getting married by focusing on money. The best way to keep the “wedding bliss” while addressing the money realities is to lead with the things you are paying for and ask for the money to cover what’s left. See the traditional wedding budget breakdown. 

For example: "Mom/Dad, you know we couldn’t be happier at this time in our lives. We’re going to have the wedding of our dreams, but we’re feeling the financial pressure between the caterers, flowers, bridesmaids’ dresses and limousines. Would it be possible for you to pay for the rehearsal dinner? We kept the wedding party to our closest friends and family and we can work with the site on the menu so that it won’t cost a fortune." 


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/05/wedding-planning-help_n_5087023.html?utm_hp_ref=weddings&ir=Weddings

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  • Emmy1493Emmy1493 member
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    Not sure if you are trying to justify that as something that is okay to do.... because it's not. Unless your parent/s offer, it's considered rude. Plan the wedding you can afford. Also, if your parents do help, remember it can come with strings attached. 
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  • mrsbizzzmrsbizzz member
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    @Emmy1493 - I am absolutely not justifying it. I was making a comment on how an "expert" suggests it is ok.
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  • Emmy1493Emmy1493 member
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    Huffington Post is hardly an expert. They are journalists that write about anything and everything. Emily Post, that is an expert. In etiquette. 

    If your parents want to help you, they will offer. All I am saying is that if you ask, it's considered rude as no one is responsible for wedding costs but you and your FI. If your are grown enough to get married, you grown enough to pay for it.

    Not trying to sound snarky, but it's true.


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  • mrsbizzzmrsbizzz member
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    @Emmy1493 - What I'm saying is that I absolutely oppose the idea that you should ask anyone to help finance your wedding or to expect that help. I think you misinterpreted my sarcasm.
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    drmrs2014 said:
    @Emmy1493 - What I'm saying is that I absolutely oppose the idea that you should ask anyone to help finance your wedding or to expect that help. I think you misinterpreted my sarcasm.
    Yes, or it wasn't made clear.Maybe add that in there next time. I would never have guessed that. Either way, my bad. But yeah, I still stand by my post (for lurkers out there.)
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