I have my heart set on having my wedding and reception at my Dad and stepmother's house. They have a beautiful (though not extravagant) property and it would be perfect for a casual outdoor wedding. It would be both cost-saving - as compared to renting a space where I would put up the tent - and it would be convenient and comfortable. My fiance loves the idea too. However my Mom is very opposed. She and my Dad divorced when I was 1 year old. She was the one who wanted the divorce - it wasn't like he cheated on her or anything like that - they just very much did not get along.
On the one hand I feel like the divorce was not my decision, and yet I always seem to pay for it. I feel like this one time in my life it is my day, and their divorce shouldn't be my problem. On the other hand, I don't want to be selfish and inconsiderate. I know my Mom will be mature no matter what I decide. I guess I just need some outside opinions from disinterested parties on what seems appropriate, and/or advice from anyone who has needed to make a similar decision. When I asked my Mom what bothered her about it, she said she didn't know, that it just rubs her the wrong way.
Wedding at Dad's House, Parents are divorced
