Guy Contributes $2.4K To His Buddy’s Wedding, But Doesn’t Even Get Free Drinks

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A beautiful envelope arrives in your (e)mail with great news — your friend is getting married. But along with the celebration comes the cost of attendance, which can easily cost hundreds of dollars, or as it was for Reddit user Lemonkitty‘s buddy, even more.

Last week, they made a post on the subreddit ‘Entitled People‘ to vent about his dreadful experience of having to receive an entry fee after you’ve already RSVPed. The man didn’t back down. He even drained his savings to be there for the couple. However, in the end, he was left feeling disappointed.

This guy was delighted to get an invitation to his friend’s wedding

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But after he RSVPed, the couple demanded he contribute to the ceremony

Image credits: Oladimeji Ajegbile (not the actual photo)

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Jack isn’t the only one who doesn’t have much wiggle room in his budget for attending weddings

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Economic factors such as inflation can increase the cost of travel, accommodations, and wedding gifts even more, making it harder for guests to budget.

First, how much do people actually pay to attend weddings? The average cost is $460, according to data available from The Knot. (But keep in mind that the number can vary significantly.)

The average wedding attendance cost breakdown looks as follows:

Local weddings: $270.
Weddings out of town (drive): $660.
Weddings out of town (fly): $1,270.
Wedding gift: $160.

Those who belong to the bridal party are likely to spend even more – especially if they’re a bridesmaid. Additional costs can include:

The bachelor or bachelorette party/trips.
A bridal shower.
A “Yes to the Dress” party.
Professional hair and makeup.
More expensive attire than you may otherwise purchase.
Shared accommodations for the night before the wedding.

Depending on your friend’s bridal party plans, pre-wedding activities can add a few hundred to a few thousand dollars to your expenses as well.

Time is your friend when it comes to budgeting. As soon as you receive the “save the date” notice, start planning for the costs, such as travel and accommodations, wedding gift, attire, and bridal party events. But of course, that’s hard to do when you receive news only last minute.