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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I thought that the idea of my parents paying for my wedding was silly. They were generous enough to contribute a set amount for it and so were DH's parents. This was by no means expected and their contributions were very much appreciated. Given my personal experience, if OP didn't raise her DD thinking she was getting a wedding fund, I'm not sure why the DD would think her parents would pay for it. A contribution would be a nice gesture.

If the parents also use it as a professional event or to meet some social obligations for themselves (which I think could be fine) then it makes sense for them to kick in more.[/quote]

Who would use their kid's wedding as a professional event?  I'm not even sure what that means.  You mean like a conference of sorts?
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Like inviting business partners or prominent names.  I've seen it done in desi and Arab weddings.[/quote]

Interesting.  I have never seen that.[/quote]

My in laws are south Asian and this was my wedding. It was annoying. [/quote]

I would hate that, too.  I can't imagine why a hard driving, prominent business person would even want to attend some random couple's wedding.  The bride and the groom don't even know who they are.  This is both interesting and odd to me that this is a thing for some people.[/quote]

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