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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't understand all the drama and anger over destination weddings. It seems pretty simple to me:

1. If you care for the couple getting married, have the resources to make the trip, and want to spend those resources on a trip to their destination, you go and have a great time.

2. If you care for the couple getting married, but don't have the money/time to make the trip or don't have childcare for your snowflakes, then you tactfully communicate this to the couple, wish them well, and perhaps make plans to take them to dinner in your home town when they return to celebrate their special occasion.  Prior to the wedding, you send a heartfelt card expressing your joy about their wedding and your sincere regrets over not being able to join them in Tahiti.

3. If you don't love the couple, but want togo on vacation and have the money, then you go and pretend to love the couple, all while enjoying a great destination.

4. If you don't love the couple and don't have the money or desire to attend, send your regrets, send a card of congratulations, and be don't feel a bit bad about it.

Not so tricky.  In all scenarios, a gift is optional. In cases 1 and 2. I would hope you would want to send a token of congratulations, but of course within your budget constraints.  If the people getting married are friends or family, why not just be happy for them and honored to be included? [/quote]

You broke it down pretty well. The only snags I see are that some couples believe that there is no such thing as budget or time constraints with regards to their wedding (#2 & 4) and also don't offer good options for families. [/quote]

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