Parents Want Wedding Refund from Son! | Part 2

[@lukerinderknecht2982]

Honestly, most weddings are such a waste of money and it feels like the bigger the bash, the more likely it's a proxy for an unsustainable relationship. 🤷‍♂️

[@y_e_i8213]

Sounds like you can’t afford a wedding! This isn’t necessarily the case for all. People getting married at a courthouse are also getting divorced at a high rate. Marriages just don’t last…

[@bellalegendre2644]

It's cheaper to just pay a minister to come to your house and marry you. Or go to the courthouse.

[@N1oreo1]

⁠@@y_e_i8213Sounds more like he’s just more reasonable and financially responsible 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@fianait]

​@@y_e_i8213 Sounds like you're projecting!

[@fianait]

Agree. The money should go towards building a future together.

[@dfa3366]

Sounds like they wanted a wedding but not a marriage. Two different things.

[@Rinnioy]

Exactly 💯 💯 💯

[@djfhfh]

That's why I called mines off weeks before 😅 I didn't actually want to marry him I just thought I should marry him because who else would marry me thankfully called it off before I was stuck with a narcissist forever I was desperate for the wedding but not him

[@dfa3366]

@@djfhfh I do t know if you heard of the movie Muriel’s Wedding but that’s exactly what some people do. Muriel’s dream was having a great wedding. Not a marriage but a wedding. It’s a funny comedy but it’s real to many people.

[@dfa3366]

@@djfhfh I don’t know you but t admire you for that. Hopefully you will find someone to marry.

[@ashleylloyd7610]

Agreed

[@hdeodh]

getting married before being financially stable and an out of budge wedding is a recipe for marital bliss.

[@Fickets]

What does being financially stable have to do with getting married? It’s only like $100 to get married, and it’s free to stay together.

[@Palmstreet-u7x]

but why get married if staying together for many years,

[@Palmstreet-u7x]

but why get married in any case after staying together for years, so stupid, most such marriages never last very long

[@norma5044]

The same applies to having children. Should be financially stable before having children. ☹️

[@RacieRain]

Going to the courthouse is cheap. Planning an entire ceremony is another animal.

[@ishahcanah7351]

I don’t understand how this is even an issue. You paid for the wedding… who in their right mind asks for the money back. It wasn’t a loan.

[@allisonxx6663]

For real

[@roo-pf7qw]

It's not the size of the wedding it's the quality of the marriage that counts.

[@clairerees8539]

I agree with you 100% that blows my mind

[@J-W.-]

Court house for hubby and I. Going strong 6 years later and put “wedding” money into a house .

[@UserBridgette]

Same! Courthouse wedding and we had a reception a year after. We just celebrated 10 years last August

[@clarasistar8894]

For Hubby and me

[@bravo2966]

Same. If people want to spaff $50,000 on a one day party that's up to them, but there's a lot better things that kind of money can be spent on.

[@BuddhaBeanie]

Great idea, good for you guys.

[@ERMADELL]

Yes, courthouse for us also and put “wedding” money down for a house. The reception/house warming was 6 months later. No regrets.

[@RebelsBestFriend]

Dated my hubby 5 years, never lived together, paid for our own wedding, we've been married almost 40 years.

[@ldav2006]

You did it the right way. These shack ups are trial runs for what?

[@BestoftheBest-oz4ei]

Same, dated 6 years and married almost 20. Paid for our own wedding as well, never even thought of asking either of our parents for the money. If you can't afford to get married....DON'T!

[@nakeyagore8356]

​@BestoftheBest-oz4ei Agree. If a "gift" even smells like it come with strings attached, I'm not taking it. 😆 I had a $5000 wedding on a budget. 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@Greenmachine79]

The marriage lasted less than 2 mos and the parents primary concern is money, not encouraging their son and daughter in law to work on saving the marriage?

[@elizabethmenegon8057]

They didn't even know eachother family. Ridiculous from the start. And 400 guests when you know you got no money and your parents pay?! Deadbeat both of them.

[@texan903]

​@@elizabethmenegon8057the bride's parents have traditionally paid the wedding and the groom's family covers the rehearsal dinner. I don't think they're deadbeats.

[@christina678]

Yeah, I bought a cake for a bridal shower and gave gift at a wedding and the marriage lasted 4 months… I still feel some kinda way 😅

[@thejenkins206]

The daughter in law had an affair

[@vilee1877]

You don't know the dynamics of their marriage. Not every marriage can be fixed. Where people's relationships are concerned, you should mind your business, stay out and let them decide what's best for them if they didn't ask for your input.

[@mschemi4886]

My wedding was at the beach, immediate family, had a barbecue at home afterwards instead of a reception. We got family to take photos and bring food instead of giving gifts. I loved it, it was small and personal and comfortable. And i made my own dress

[@AdaraBalabusta]

If the couple has been shacked up for that long, they can pay for their own wedding! 😮

[@aestheticandchilled]

Exactly. My fiance and I have saved up everything for our wedding; His parents are pitching in for catering, and Mine are helping with the honeymoon, but those are their gifts to us. We didn't want to get married if we weren't financially prepared.

[@Kimball042]

Absolutely! Unless it is clearly a loan, parents who pay for their adult children’s wedding cannot ask for a refund. These parents are ridiculous.

[@lexisinka6021]

Being together for a certain amount of time has absolutely no correlation with paying for a wedding.

[@stratfordbaby8572]

@@lexisinka6021 CORRECT! And clearly being together had no relation to how much money they had. They were BROKE.

[@stratfordbaby8572]

VERY VERY STUPID CORRELATION.

[@aestheticandchilled]

Relationships would be much better off if couples spent as much or more time preparing for the marriage as they do for the wedding.

[@cloud8315]

Great comment!

[@Jtx2024]

❤❤❤

[@TimTheEnchanter0]

That starts before dating

[@mmoney416]

This marriage was doomed to fail

[@stratfordbaby8572]

The wedding killed their relationship. Made it too formal. Too locked-in.

[@fee_beezz]

No. The living together ruined their marriage.

[@knifeofdunwall]

​@@fee_beezz They lived together for almost 4 years before they got married.

[@fee_beezz]

@@knifeofdunwall exactly.

[@fluffyhedgehog7963]

@@fee_beezzwhy would that ruin it? They understand each others positive and negative living habits.

[@JasShanelle]

4 years together and the parents never met until the wedding festivities.

[@MB-uy5kh]

My parents did not meet my in-laws until the rehearsal dinner the night before our wedding. We lived in Texas, his parents lived in Ohio, and my parents lived in California. Our wedding was in Texas. We were married 30 years, when he passed away.

[@JasShanelle]

@@MB-uy5kh distance ok…seems like this case they all lived close 🤷🏽‍♀️. Happy it worked out for you.

[@PupsOnly-ow3zc]

My parents have never wanted to meet my partner's parents unless we're about to get married. There's no need. Plus my parents don't want to make me feel obligated to stay with a partner because our families are close.

[@JasShanelle]

@@PupsOnly-ow3zc interesting.

[@francescacastiglione7094]

I think it’s important to build a relationship with the parents. I’m old school like that!

[@anthoneymahateva5851]

So far the Dad is acting smart by hardly saying anything.

[@jennifer_mertens]

"We didn't have the money for the deposit"... Not being able to pay for a venue deposit should have been a clue the Defendants weren't ready to have a wedding. What a disappointment. But again, no legal ground to stand on.

[@hollystiener16]

It is irrelevant. The parents, as is typical, paid for the wedding and are not entitled to any money back nor should they be asking for it

[@mitsukai7192]

Legally (and ethically to be honest), you cannot ask someone to pay you back for a wedding if you gave it to them as a gift, even if the marriage doesn't last. It's also simply a crappy thing to do. If I go to a friend's wedding and bring them a cheque or even a physical gift, and then they get divorced, I'm not asking for anything back. It was a gift, not a loan.

[@Shasha-jo5iv]

no it means that if they didn't have the pift of the money that the prents gave they would've married elsewhere. its okay toaccept a gift. the parents wanted it there too.

[@chloee3529]

Why are people doing lavish weddings if they have no money??? Just go to the courthouse and get hitched and go to dinner after!

[@jenem9618]

They think it's a contest.

[@BelleTheeStallion]

I agree

[@Langley_Ackerman19]

Absolutely. Must be for the soc med likes 😂

[@rirururu4697]

Even if they do have money, it makes more sense to me to spend it on a honeymoon afterwards. The honeymoon is for the couple to enjoy. The wedding is just a showcase.

[@lenalopez1435]

I paid $80 to get married at the courthouse. 16 years later so grateful I never spent more- still married to the same person😊

[@jodybuchanan9373]

Big weddings are a big waste of time. We wanted a small wedding, but my mom had other ideas. Luckily, we're still married. 45 years now.

[@caitlins7061]

I feel ya there... I won't say I didn't enjoy my wedding, but I had initially wanted to do a small get together with maybe 25-30 people. The number almost tripled because my mom needed her brothers and sisters to be there... I love my mom, but it was a lot.... lol. But, we are still married today haha

[@afrokween8752]

Plantiff's hubby looks absolutely thrilled to be there!🤣🤣🤣

[@bdso9593]

"Lets go" then the fierce glare. Love that JJ!🧑‍⚖

[@earth0128]

What a waste of money 😮

[@learnbahasaindonesia3361]

Boyfriend-girlfriend for 4 years, husband--wife for 2 months. That's interesting.

[@daowonimdee]

Hahahahahahathatsnothappening. Classic JJ.

[@caseyking0917]

$500 for a rehearsal dinner? Where did they go - to a hot dog 🌭 stand???

[@dashopepper]

And for 50 people? That's $10 a person. Maybe KFC?

[@michellehawkins1027]

The idea of even paying that much for a dinner is dumb. Have the rehearsal talk a little bit then go home. No reason for people who are not participating in the wedding to be at the rehearsal anyway.

[@brandihorst4508]

In our area everybody in the families pitches in and brings food. It can be done if there’s not a caterer

[@michellehawkins1027]

@@brandihorst4508 That is what have done for most of our family weddings,actually turns out really nice.

[@HayleysComet3]

I thought JJ cut her off. I thought she started to say a $500 deposit….

[@snuff2023]

I just can't get over how many parents pay for their adult child's wedding. I live in a land where that doesn't happen

[@UnicornFamilia]

It’s actually tradition in a lot of cultures. It’s not that far fetched.

[@ddinottia39]

All my relatives parents have paid for their children's wedding.

[@snuff2023]

Not saying it's not in cultures but I'm just saying where I come from that doesnt happen. We grew up lower middle class, Maybe upper lower class even. Not dirt poor but just had the basics. My parents never bought my sibling or I a car (mine had been laying around a decade or so but it got some work on it and so I used it). No prom dress (got mine by donating items to a church that had donations of them). Never a penny for college or any of my certifications. No cosigning on any loans. No vacations but 1 when I was like 2 yrs old. Certainly no wedding expenses.

[@UnicornFamilia]

@@snuff2023 I grew up the same way, however my father did purchase me a car (very inexpensive tho) when I was 19. I didn’t have a college fund (received 2 full rides). Where I come from that doesn’t happen either, but it isn’t far fetched to have the parents of the bride/groom to pay for their child’s wedding and I’m able to acknowledge that even though that isn’t my experience 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@SherriKidwell]

My daughters inlaws paid for hers. I bought her dress and shoes and had to go mouth of state and stay in a hotel. His mom wanted them to have a big traditional Catholic wedding and was willing to pay for it

[@tonyhoward7004]

Great way to start a marriage : in debt ! They should have eloped .

[@Palmstreet-u7x]

why in first place get married, it seldom lasts these kinds of weddings or marriages

[@DyNaStYCaRl]

Imagine suing your kids....

[@crystalrodriguez1516]

If you can't afford a wedding don't have one. How could they buy house but can't afford a wedding or the rehersal dinner? Stay in your financial lane or wait and save up till you do have enough. Just sayin.

[@nigelT16]

Exactly....EXACTLY!!

[@darkwinter8]

They're spoiled

[@sabrinaswinconeck]

Husband and I got married in court 14 years 2 kids a dog and a house we had nothing when we lived in a tiny studio in nyc and now we’re doing great my parents threw us a very small intimate wedding from my culture and my sisters and brother and his friends our friends were there helped decorate use what we got built the memories and laughter for a lifetime and you don’t need a expensive huge wedding for it ti be nice

[@MommyLion]

My dad told both my brother and I that he would give us a nice gift of money a month after our weddings. It was up to us to plan and pay for everything. If we were extravagant, we would have to pay a lot out of pocket, if we were "normal" it should cover most. If we were frugal, we would have money left over. We are both cheap, and had money left over!

[@TheonlyLarsNelson]

I've been watching this show since 25 years. I'm, of course, no better than half of these people but it taught me so much about responsibility that i feel very grateful it exists.

[@kberistain]

I’m going to guess that the reason they are separated is the pressure the mom is putting on them.

[@PrincessZaire100]

I bet that’s exactly what happened. She gives me vibes that she doesn’t know how to mind her business

[@thebigorangecouch6261]

I agree. That mother comes across as someone who would be extremely difficult to deal with.

[@e.obrien8421]

I didn’t have the money to put down for the venue. Don’t have a party you can’t afford it.

[@wolfie854]

My wife and I, in our 20s and working, paid for the whole of our wedding and reception afterwards. We didn't ask the parents to contribute as we knew they were none of them well off. We did it cheaply and adequately at the civic register office and later at a private room which we obtained the use of for a very small rent. A cousin operated the bar and everyone paid for their drinks - and were happy to do it. Friends and family provided a modest meal for everyone and were happy to do it. Home baking, home cooking and simple food. There were about 75 people there. Still married after 44 years and so glad that no-one wasted any money on unnecessary wedding arrangements.

[@sabyya]

The way JJ questions.. it's like "look in my eyes, be precise, don't bull💩" .. GOT IT 🧐

[@benedictus7081]

That guy’s face tells eeeeeeeverything, how he deeply sick and tired of his mother.

[@scottmcwave9479]

Sorry Mom and Dad, you get nada!

[@stratfordbaby8572]

With a cherry on top. They were ridiculous.

[@penelopeparks5022]

If they said, no, they would be considered horrible parents. They should be reimbursed@least for the venue

[@Nia62899]

@@penelopeparks5022not if you agreed from jump knowing they weren’t gonna pay you back

[@RocLobo358]

As someone who had a wedding, I suggest people elope. Family drama, money, and planning a giant event can strain everything.

[@intothemindshaft]

Yeah it stops being fun to organise.

[@RocLobo358]

Weddings are community events. They're not just about the couple. Everyone wants their own thing for your wedding. My marriage has been great and we never had problems planning the wedding, but there was some tension with various family members for a few months after. In my case, my in laws paid for the reception and my parents paid for the wedding. It wasn't about money because we could afford them. It seemed to be because they wanted to be able to control the wedding. It was THEIR child's wedding.

[@MyFellowUncouthAmericans]

"lets go" I leaned in grinning...Get em' Judy!

[@Chula92]

Dad looks REALLY uncomfortable 😬😬

[@LetJesusTouchUrLife]

Studies show the perils of cohabitation with regard to marriage and divorce rate. That's a shame. JJ isn't going to give her the money back. The parents agreed to pay; it's not JJ's fault that the couple couldn't sustain the marriage. Why should she have to pay them?

[@Palmstreet-u7x]

a marriage like this mostly never works, why get married if staying together for so long

[@noelcontreras9909]

Why should who have to pay? The parents for the wedding or the couple ?

[@LetJesusTouchUrLife]

Judge Judy, since her program pays out the winner.@@noelcontreras9909

[@tonyhoward7004]

No , it sounded more like the parents agreed to put the deposit down on the venue, by loaning the son the use of their credit card with the expectation of repayment , granted a bizarre arrangement but the whole wedding was atypical primarily because the brides family was apparently destitute!

[@504ever4]

"Dakota knew-" "Don't tell me what Dakota knew." Something about that makes me laugh. Is Dakota the son? Lol

[@dragastarr2926]

Yes

[@creolelady182]

This is why I don't believe in spending money on weddings when you can get married for free in the park. Its a waste of money. I knew a couple spent 37 thousand on a wedding and broke up within a year and a half with the bill still on their credit card

[@matthewbarabas3052]

many people do not want a once in a lifetime event to be a cheap visit to city hall.

[@intothemindshaft]

@@matthewbarabas3052true but it can still be lush without throwing thousands at it

[@edwinungerer7989]

i mean I can understand the parents being angry. 2 whole months lmao

[@patrickgrider6391]

Me and my husband got married at the court house for $45 and had dinner at chicken express.

[@victorkd9926]

Sounds good to me tbh

[@maryoaks3228]

When my daughter got married in 2018 she was adamant about keeping it small and within her budget. Both her and her husband are in military and insisted on paying for everything themselves. Since they were stationed over seas ,Instead of gifts they got money. They ended getting a lot more cash than they spent.

[@gvwj]

Paying for own wedding is similar to paying for your own college: you take it more seriously when you're digging in your own pocket.

[@franciscopartida2737]

This is a moral dilemma not a legal one. Son should try to pay his parents back, slowly 🐌 as a responsible man who loves his parents and is grateful (eventhough he doesn't have to). Parents are gross for suing him.

[@jenem9618]

My husband and I paid for our own dang wedding. So many parents encourage this entitlement in their grown adult kids.

[@GloriaCabutey]

The side eye of mother in law. Not friendly

[@GeorgiaWhisper]

If they were trying yo purchase a home; why not purchase a home and have the wedding at the house and ask for gift cards and monetary donations as gifts?

[@alvarosalandy7969]

I have a slight hunch as to why it didn't work....

[@scottmcwave9479]

What’s your hunch?

[@michellehawkins1027]

They wanted things they couldn't afford? Like a silly wedding.

[@KevinSmith-yo8qb]

Certain MIL?

[@MoistNasa]

I don’t even understand why people have weddings anymore. It’s expensive, it’s stressful, just not worth it

[@stratfordbaby8572]

1:33 Then they LIE and say they didn't know her parents. WOW. Then if that's true, after 4 years of her LIVING WITH THEIR SON, then they are really HORRIBLE PARENTS.

[@cita_m]

I've been married 12 years. We spent 6k of our own money on our wedding and it was great. No debt. No loans with inlaws or banks or credit cards.

[@MarryOnChain]

Marriage is a beautiful union between two souls, a promise of love and commitment. A wedding is a celebration of this bond, a joyous occasion where families and friends come together to witness the beginning of a new chapter. It is a day filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories.

[@darkwinter8]

My parents would laugh in my face and give me a big fat "No", if I asked and expected them to pay for my wedding as a gift. The Plaintiffs spoiled their child, and are now reaping what they sowed.

[@edwardranno7119]

500$ rehearsal dinner...@ McDonald’s

[@AdaraBalabusta]

That’s what I thought! 😂

[@michellehawkins1027]

I was like, why are you paying so much for a dinner after a rehearsal? You only need the people actually in the wedding for the rehearsal. I don't get all this doing stuff just to show off.

[@susiesunshine43]

Hey my JJ LUNCH CREW FAM!!! LOVE Y'ALL

[@SG-oh2hr]

Love ❤️ you too. I luv reading all comments. It makes me laugh 😃, & makes my day.!!👍

[@susiesunshine43]

@@SG-oh2hr oh, I know right!!!!😊

[@jonathanflores4878]

Watching all the way from new Mexico...❤..good to see I'm not the only one...

[@CookieWoods.]

Best lunch breaks are spent with JJ & the JJLC!!

[@thesb2836]

curry chicken

[@pandathereallist]

Me and my husband got married at the courthouse with 6 people. My parents. His dad and stepmom. His sister and my best friend. I think between getting the liscence and having the ceremony it was like $100 in total.

[@sableann4255]

We never had a rehearsal Dinner...we had big Deli Sandwiches, Salads, Fruit, Chip, Beer & White at our house after the rehearsal, had a blast!!!

[@papril3704]

Judge Judy thank you so much

[@MsTeck883]

The parents are on the hook for this one, but moving forward, if they pay for any more weddings for the son, they should not pay.

[@Callidus7SSM]

100%

[@malcolmwasher2308]

a wedding refund what next they want to refund his schooling cost 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@rachellerichey2632]

I was married in 2001 and separate in the spring of 2002, and divorced in 2004. My parents paid their part, and his parents paid their part. Everyone was sad, but they never asked for their money back. Wow!

[@jamesfox2579]

They should have eloped.😂

[@continms]

The way judge Judy tells you what to say, setting the scene, then asking for your side of the story🤣😂…round 1…FIGHT!!!!

[@MimiNwabuokuMD]

I’m having a hard time getting around the fact that in the space of FOUR YEARS, neither set of parents got it together long enough to seek out the parents of their children’s partners. That didn’t sit right with me.

[@k.love.]

In my fam this was the norm - the parents only met at the engagement/wedding. But we are in aus not usa.

[@marisolagoshoed5441]

I know that the brides parents pay 45 % of the bill, the 42 is the grooms parents, and the remaining balance is the couples' responsibility. I know when I got married in 1990 me and the groom and paid for the wedding something very simple and then got separated in 4 yrs and then finally divorced in 1997. In my second marriage, we went to the courthouse in 2005, and I've been with my husband over 24 yrs married 19.

[@KittyeMills-Scott]

As a mother of 3 boys,I would NEVER ask or sue for money back from any of their weddings!Whether the marriage works or not,u,as a parent,r doing it for YOUR child!It's part of being a parent!Suck it up!🤨

[@FunWithTheGame400]

o kia haha, lam sao tap nay no lai khien toi vui nhu the nay ay nhi

[@Algebrainiac]

3:40 look at the guy’s face on the left corner with his head tilted to the left he’s like “bitch you lyin’” 😂😂😂

[@jasmynmadison5984]

They want a house and a wedding and can’t afford either. What have they been doing with their pooled resources over the past 4 years?

[@SkyDiverTO]

Why was Judge Judy Milly Rocking while the lady was speaking? 😂😂😂😂 She has zero patience😂😂😂.

[@NH-tb2sm]

The parents paid $4k-$5k and think they should get their money back? In my culture a wedding is at least $250k (bare minimum) and nobody would think of asking for money back. Why make such a big deal for so little money? They got away so cheap!

[@KQueen305]

Why don’t people just wait n save instead of having everyone else front their wedding

[@inezp.1689]

If you can’t afford it don’t get it. Plain and simple. Parents can give whatever they want but it shouldn’t be an expectation

[@marshhen]

If it was a loan she would have said that. Instead she wants to turn it into a loan after the fact. The son should jut pay his mother back out of good grace, but the couple do not technically owe it because it was not a loan. The son is a dirt-bag for treating his mom like this and I cannot believe he does not mind publicizing that on tv.

[@kasmirsdaughter6211]

It looks like when they included their extended family in their relationship, it was destroyed.

[@jeffreyklima7612]

Notice the father says nothing.....

[@dragastarr2926]

We know whose idea this lawsuit was 😆

[@meggun4643]

There's a saying If the blanket is short learn to bend..

[@lynnzucco5049]

For real💯

[@cookla3050]

If your going to live together before marrying why in the world would you want your parents to pay for the wedding. Very childish thinking

[@attangi]

But if judge Judy ALWAYS lean towards…”your fines are your debt” no matter what. Then why is your wedding ceremony not your debt

[@hayesedwards4883]

Ppl should pay for their own weddings. If you cant afford it dont get married.

[@stefania8635]

I am old fashioned and have grown children. If they live together for that long 4 years???? They should have put momey aside for their own wedding. I ll help a little but if your living together and have a double income coming in you need to be putting aside for your wedding.

[@missgramirez4446]

Money and family/friends never mix the two

[@bopeep86]

Another living proof living together does nothing to ensure a good lasting marriage.

[@SadieMy]

Why do they need a wedding planner? When I got married, our families pitched in and we all had a lovely time. My folks got a caterer known to a friend, who used the kitchen in their own house and we put chairs out in the garden, hauled out the heirloom tablecloths and all have a lovely relaxed party. 44 years ago this June.

[@Oncearanger88]

I know that a dream wedding is everybody’s fantasy. But take that $40,000 and put it towards the house or a honeymoon somewhere.

[@LawrenceLouie]

So me and my fiancee after me and her got engaged, we broke down our finances, we made sure we're on the same page on what we want to do and to make sure we put money away every time we got paid. Me and her did not want to burden our parents on paying for our wedding whether if we decide on something big or not, as I feel that our parents have done enough for us, such as raising us. Financial responsibility is very important knowing how to manage your money is important it just shows how responsible you are . Getting married is a big deal and it should never be taken lightly, it's kind of unreal to hear that this couple was dating for 4 years and only stayed married for 2 months, to me it sounds like that their priorities were a little messed up

[@karacollins9839]

Yeah it sucks the marriage didn't work out don't pay for the next one. Just say you'll only pay for one wedding.

[@ElDell]

This couple should return ALL wedding gifts.

[@rachelleon13]

Pay for your own wedding.

[@Maritina89]

I was trying to plan a wedding once in nyc. Once I heard the wedding venue cost(6k+ minimum) and the catering cost I was like…. It’s ok I don’t need this.

[@Caribbean_gyul214]

With the parents I’ve seen on Judge Judy, I’m overly grateful for my mother. I don’t think I would ever sue my child, but hey to each his own.

[@nancychang-vanweissenbruch3809]

Question: is it a law that states that grooms side should pay for rehearsal dinner and brides side should pay for the wedding in the USA? because if I heard the judge state that brides parents pay should pay for the wedding and grooms parents should pay for the rehearsal dinner.

[@makamurphy]

Why couldnt they go without or wait until they have their finance. My hubby and I got married with no reception, had ceremony and took pics. I was a Uni student casual job and my hubby worked fulltime, no way I wanted us to get into debt, we loved it, so simple and no debt. 21 years later I will still do the same thing.

[@teresawilson3893]

We spent 5 grand on our wedding it was on a boat everyone had a great time ten years later I’m still madly in love with my husband and we’re living a great life!

[@anabatt1075]

What's the point of a rehearsal dinner? Seems like wasted money.

[@KevinSmith-yo8qb]

I live in Australia; never heard of a rehersal dinner other than an informal pay your own way dinner at a pub leading upto wedding.

[@KellyNewman-z5r]

Over and Over you hear about couples that fall apart , after getting married. 🤔 wounder why its a jinx??

[@olumideogunkoya6236]

If you can’t afford do what you can afford

[@euclidcuberbatch6647]

His mother wanted a big wedding.. So the mother need to suck it up.. She's also a liar

[@mariahhawkins7447]

If you can’t afford a wedding, don’t get married