Should wedding guests be responsible for helping to pay for the big day?
One bride's message that is making its way around the internet seems to suggest that.
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In an article on the Huffington Post, a viewer shares a message she got after attending a friend's wedding.
The viewer, Tanya, said she and her boyfriend gave the couple $100 as a gift. Tanya said she felt that amount was appropriate given her financial constraints -- she just graduated with $40,000 in student loans and is working part time.
However, the bride had a different feeling.
"Hi Tanya, how are you? I just want to know is there any reason or dissatisfaction of Mike's and I wedding that both you and Phil gave 50$ each? In terms of the amount we got from you both was very unexpected as a result we were very much short on paying off the reception because just for the cocktail + reception alone the plate per person is 200$ (as per a normal wedding range with open bar is about) and Mike and I both have already paid for everything else including decor, photography, attire etc and didn't expect we had to cover that huge amount for reception as well. As I know you both live together and work, so I did not see any reason for that amount, when it comes to your wedding hopefully you'll know what I mean. I hope for the best as from what we receive is what we will give back. Anyways, good luck on everything." [all sic]
What do you think? Is it OK for the bride to express her thoughts? Should guests assume that by attending they should give money to help pay for the reception?