Should You Pay for Your Kid’s Wedding?
Today, parents should fully embrace their right to refuse to pay a dime for their child’s wedding. You might feel like the couple should take responsibility and plan a wedding they can afford, or maybe you can’t take on the financial burden yourself. Parents do not have to feel obligated to pay for a wedding. That said, if you want to help cover the costs, make sure you do only what you can afford. If you’re considering taking money from your retirement account to pay for a family wedding, stop right now. It’s wise to set a budget for yourself and the couple. Be clear and communicate how much you are willing to pay, whether that be a percentage or a set dollar amount. If you want to pay for the honeymoon, that’s great! But if you can arrange to have your photographer friend donate their services, or if you only want to attend the wedding and show your support, that’s just as good. Weddings are wonderful events, but putting yourself in financial strain or stress to pay for the cost isn’t a good wedding gift to your child.
Success Stories Since women are no longer expected to be dependent on their husbands, the idea of asking the bride’s family to pay for everything today is outdated. Furthermore, not every wedding will have both a bride and a groom. It’s time to take a modern approach to the wedding bill. Weekends from mid-May to early October are the most popular time of the year to tie the knot, but couples say “I do” all year long. Getting married is a big step in life, and it can be as thrilling for parents as it is for the happy couple. But that thrill may be short- lived when you start to look at the price tag. The Knot 2016 Real Weddings Study determined the average cost of an American wedding is over $35,000! Only 13 percent of couples can pay for their wedding themselves, and many parents might ask, “Do I have to foot the bill?” Historically, a bride’s family was expected to pay for everything, from the engagement party to the ceremony itself. This tradition developed from the concept of the dowry. Back when few women could provide for themselves economically, a bride’s family would pay the groom to become their daughter’s provider.
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it made doing exercises and the occasional discomfort easier to deal with. Dr. Patt, Amber, and Sue (plus Alex, even though he wasn’t my therapist) definitely looked out for me, helping me through any setback and days that were more uncomfortable. I continue to be amazed at their knowledge and ability to discover where, what, and how I needed exercises, encouragement, stretching, massage, or support. I’m going to truly miss coming. I guess I have to happily wait until my next knee replacement, because I’ll definitely be back. I’m now off to the races thanks to the wonderful rehab I’ve had.”
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