Long story short, one of DH's old friends is getting married at the end of the year abroad. We both work in schools/universities but it is in Oct half term. However the flights are a lot more expensive than we had anticipated and the location is in the middle of nowhere, meaning we have to spend more money traveling. The venue is also expensive to stay at. What I thought might cost a couple of hundred pounds to go to is now ending up looking like it's going to be about £600. AIBU to not want to spend this?
We have said yes in theory, although they know we haven't looked at actually booking anything yet. It is one of DH's old friends who he sees relatively frequently, however I have only met the bride a couple of times and wont know anyone else attending. Also I am assuming they will expect a present too!?
I don't know, I know full well I'm being a bit selfish as it isn't a close friend of mine, so don't want to outright say no to DH. I think if I broach the possibility not going, he will say 'well we have to it's Steve' etc. AIBU to say 'Okay you want to go, it's your friend, but what is the maximum amount of money you'd be happy spending to see him marry?' or do I have to suck it up because we've essentially said we'll attend?
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To not want to spend this much money?
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ellalouise123 · 24/01/2017 15:10
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