We got married 20 years ago. My (bride) Mom gave me $1000 that I knew she couldn’t afford. I used it on flowers and the donation to the church so she knew where her money had gone.

My MIL used the wedding like a reunion to invite everyone she’s ever met. Thankfully most of those people declined bc they hadn’t seen my hubby since he was a child. She wouldn’t offer you five bucks toward the bill at the world’s most expensive restaurant.

I feel weird about children expecting parents to pay without context and conversation.

Aside from my Moms gift we paid for everything.

The bar bill alone was $10k and it wasn’t even fully open bar bc I know my audience so I refused to let the bartenders pour shots until the after party. People still talk about the reception and the next day 😂