My cousin is getting married the day this post goes up. I’m very happy for her, and she’s the 4th on that side of the family to get married. Weddings are always fun for the guests, but I feel so bad for the parents of the bride.
I can just imagine one day paying for my future daughter’s wedding. Every bit of food someone takes has a numerical value in my money tight head. Seeing someone I don’t like and hating that I had to pay for them to be here. Ugh, these thoughts kind of make me sick. To remedy this situation I’m going to create trusts for my children that will have a variety of potential uses. Let’s say I have a son and a daughter. The daughter can use it for her wedding, the son can use it for grad school, a fancy car, or whatever. That way they know what their budget is and no one feels like they aren’t getting a fair piece. Also, I won’t have to mortgage my house.
Another thing about weddings is the gifts. I was looking at my cousin’s registry, and she is registered for some very expensive items. It doesn’t matter who you are, you aren’t get a $50 plate from me for a wedding. That is outrageous. No offense to my cousin, but that is simply a retail outlet gouging a customer because they know the customer won’t pay for it. Family or not, there is a line, $50 for a plate crosses that line. I went in with my brother and the Sheconomist for a set of kitchen tools, that while one sale, was still overpriced. The same set at target is about 70% less.
I’d drink my frustration under the table, but I don’t think there is an open bar. Oh well, I get to wear my suit and see the Sheconomist in a pretty dress (that she got on a huge discount).
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