One of my good friends is getting married out of the country later this year at a resort that costs a minimum of $400 per night, not including air fare! At this point even the bride's mother and sister have said that they will not be able to attend the wedding due to costs. Does $400 a night sound absolutely insane and selfish to ask a guest to pay?
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May 2, 2008, 1:32 PM
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Re: [csd] cost of destination wedding
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Dear Csd,
It isn't insane or selfish, it is just where they want to marry. It is their choice. But, this is one of the biggest problems with the destination wedding--cost for the guests. So, you and all of the other guests have a choice as well. You do not have to attend and shouldn't feel guilty about skipping it.
With these events, most realize that a majority of people will not be able to attend. But, we send invitations out to everyone we would normally invite if it was a home town wedding just in case. You just never know who will be able to attend.
Re: [csd] cost of destination wedding
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I agree - it's not about the cost of the wedding per person, it's about the couple getting married some place that is meaningful to their story. It would be unreasonable to actually expect everyone invited to attend. However, sending an invention is meant as a courtesy. Be grateful that you were invited, but politely decline to attend.
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