Look, some people hate weddings, some people love them.

In this story, one couple says, we don’t have the money, honey.

Let’s see what the fuss is about.

AITA for declining a wedding invitation?

My (29F) spouse’s (32M) cousin is getting married in a few months.

She moved to another state that is quite far away, and we are looking at a plane ticket as well as hotel & meals.

At first we decided it would be just him, as bringing along our toddler for a Friday- Sunday trip sounded like a nightmare.

Yeah already plenty of reasons to say no.

But we have been tracking prices and there’s no way to do a single weekend under $500 for one person between airfare and other necessities in addition to the monetary gift they’ll get.

(Yes money is a big factor, my husband is in construction and I’m a teacher, money has to be allocated precisely).

Smart budgeting. And understandable, right?

My husband RSVP’d on their wedding site and declined.

His cousin texted him today stating that she never received a text or explanation from him as to why we declined.

They grew up very close together but drifted apart once they settled into adulthood.

Sounds like this bride and groom are kinda gloom and doom.

My husband feels bad but assured me that it’s okay.

Her text message to him makes me feel like an AH even though it was a joint decision.

AITA for declining to go to the wedding?

She might be overthinking it though.

What do the comments think?

One person says, money talks.

Another user says they can’t be mad because you have a budget.

Another user is like, this is on the couple.

This person thinks the newlyweds need a reality check.

Someone else says, at least her husband could have sent a quick note about it.

They don’t want to walk down the aisle of shame.

But sometimes it can’t be avoided.

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