 each. 'I could afford this, sure,' said the dad. 'But this seems insane and extravagant to me.' They eventually agreed on a figure of $5,000 (£3,868) each, yet when they broke the news to the bride and groom-to-be, the poster's son said it 'wasn't going to be enough'. The son claimed not to mind and said he and Peggy would cover the shortfall, but told his father there was 'no way would they'd be able to do their wedding on under $10,000'. In response, his dad argued that his own wedding, 'after haggling and deals', came out to around $7,000, so he didn't see the amount as 'an issue' that'd hinder their planning. The couple said they'd pay any extra themselves (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto) The post continued: 'He argued against me and said that my wedding was 40 years ago and prices were different. He outlined some prices and said the cheapest venue he could find was $5,000, and food alone was going to be $2,500 (£1934).' Upset ensued, and despite the fact his son reiterated that he didn't mind and thanked his parents for the gift, the father said: 'I honestly felt hurt that he thought we were not giving enough.' When the man expressed shock at the price of the food (which worked out $25 or £19 per person) and suggested 'ordering pizzas and subs', things escalated further. 'I){kind=link}
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The average cost of a mid-range wedding in 2023 now sits at almost £20,000, with a more luxurious celebration coming in at a whopping £55,000.
However, this dad has taken exception at his son’s far smaller budget, causing a rift among the family in the process.
Posting on Reddit’s Am I The Asshole? forum, where people seek perspectives on contentious issues, the 57-year-old explained that his son, 23, had recently become engaged to a woman named Peggy, 22.
In the man’s culture, it’s commonplace for both sets of parents to share the cost of the wedding, so Peggy’s father suggested a contribution of $10,000 (£7,736) each.