Bridesmaid complains about bachelorette party costs, sparking debate on social media.
A Reddit user claims that a bachelorette party destination can be both affordable and easily accessible by car.
A woman who is getting married in December posted on Reddit to ask if she was wrong for feeling frustrated with one of her bridesmaids and her complaints.
For weeks, the user's bridesmaid had been grumbling about her upcoming bachelorette trip on the "r/Wedding" subreddit.
"Although she must travel, I selected a location that is easily accessible by car for most women. Her total expenses, including travel and Airbnb costs, amounted to approximately $300."
The bride stated, "She has been expressing her dissatisfaction with me regarding the bachelorette party expenses and the need for a budget-friendly bachelorette weekend as she doesn't want to spend a lot."
The same bridesmaid's bachelorette party destination cost the bride $1,000 in total, with $700 for a flight and $300 for a hotel.
She expressed frustration that despite understanding not everyone's financial situation is the same, she spent over $1,000 on her friend's bachelorette and now her own $300 bachelorette is causing issues.
Reddit users responded to the question of whether it is wrong to feel a certain way in the comments section.
Numerous comments expressed agreement with the bride's perspective, including one that stated, "Your emotions are justified. As the bride, you have the right to select the venue for your bachelorette celebration."
Your friend should adjust their expectations because of the amount you spent to help them on their day.
One Redditor disagreed with the others and stated, "It's not right to expect a favor in return for doing something for someone."
The user stated that resentfully agreeing to something with the expectation of receiving a reciprocal "yes" in the future is a harmful attitude in relationships.
Another Reddit user concurred and stated, "It's incorrect to expect your friend to spend money she doesn't have, even if you spent a lot on her wedding. You should approach the situation as a friend, not a bride."
Rosalinda Randall, a California-based etiquette expert, stated that it is understandable for the bride to feel frustrated or slightly insulted.
"If $300.00 is beyond your financial capacity, it's best to be truthful and communicate this."
Randall advised against the bride comparing the two bachelorette party trips.
Randall stated that comparing or keeping track of who spent more is detrimental to relationships.
Adding "Throwing it in her face now will only make the bridesmaid feel small and possibly make you, the bride, look like you’re expecting payback" will only make the bridesmaid feel small and possibly make you, the bride, look like you’re expecting payback.
Randall advised the bride to inform the bridesmaid that she would be missed if she did not join the trip, and that they could plan a local celebration together to commemorate her upcoming wedding.
Planet Chronicle Digital reached out to the Reddit user for comment.
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