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[quote=Anonymous]A parent here of a 32 DD. Couple could have paid, as a stretch, but we wanted to pay most or some. For us, it played out this way. Things that were important to the couple and we as parents didn't value as much so couple paid: a rented bus, flowers above what seemed ordinary to us, extra decorations for the tables, having a much longer photographer session, make-up and hair done onsite by professionals,

Things we, as parents, knew and were not surprised at the cost: the venue was 6K, the meal, alcohol, DJ. Was surprised DD didn't spend much on a dress, <500 at a sample sale online. She was adamant not to spend much and planned to resell. Surprised that Groom bought all of this groomsmen their suits, new suites to keep. Suits were his gift to them.

As the event got closer and parent expenses were clearer, I decided to pay for the hotel for the bridesmaids. Each had flown in w/dates/husband probably taking a day off work. The very last addition to cost was me adding another wine choice. Unnecessary but that was me feeling insecure re: a few wine snobs who would be in attendance.[/quote]

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