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Originally Posted by Weitz
Sliver you sound like you have never been to a destination wedding before.
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I have.
I also had my wedding at Chateau Lake Louise, so I guess that's an out-of-town wedding/destination wedding in some respects.
It was more of an elopement, though, and I did pay for all my friends' room and all the meals because I think that's classy. People were out gas money and nothing more.
I wouldn't have had a wedding at the Chateau and then expected my friend to pay an outrageous amount for a hotel room. I think if you're going to go lavish, then you can cover the costs. Choosing an expensive destination and then making your friends pay is horribly selfish to me.
I really don't get how you guys don't see my perspective here.
If you went to a wedding at - say - The Ranche in Fish Creek Park...what would you think if the couple charged you for your supper? Like, if they said, 'okay, our wedding is on May 7, 2023 and it'll be $200 a head to attend (don't worry, that includes the venue and your meal...can't wait to see you there!)' Wouldn't you be horrified and think it was the tackiest thing you have ever seen? That's literally what a destination wedding is.