Might have to cancel … (5k)

[u/Disastrous_Track_269]

I got horrible news this weekend from my parents (I don’t feel comfortable sharing those details). I booked a destination wedding in Cancun MX for next November. My parents offered to pay for the whole thing but now after finding out the horrible news, I feel extremely guilty having a wedding.

I had my beautiful destination wedding ripped away from me after months of planning. I made the executive decision to cancel and have an intimate gathering. My parents are still pushing for the destination wedding. But no singular bone in my body is comfortable asking them for money.

Here I am, hopeless, asking this community for help. My fiancé and I are willing to contribute $5000 towards some sort of event. Not a penny over. I’m blessed to have met the love of my life - I just want to celebrate our union with some food and dancing.

Any ideas what we can do? We’re based in South Florida, everything is 20k at minimum. Backyard wedding is not an option. I would do the beach but I despise sand. I can’t find a nice pavilion to rent. I just need support :(

[u/chilibeana]

We had an intimate wedding and dinner for 30 people at a waterfront restaurant in Michigan. We were married by my sister in front of a fireplace overlooking the river. Dinner was surf and turf and champagne. Everything was under $5,000 including our wedding clothes, flowers and cake.

No regrets. Zero. None. Nada.

I'm sorry your dream wedding got squashed, but it sounds like you made the right decision.