u/GLCMason9090

I am planning my wedding and ran into something I did not expect.

One of my uncles is pissed off as he feels he was not invited properly. He did get the invite and we followed up but I think there were some expectations around how it should have been done that I was not aware of on my part.

And now he’s saying he might not come and it’s turning into a bigger thing than I thought it was going to be.

I did not realize how sensitive invitation etiquette could be for some members of the family especially when there are traditions involved.

I am trying to decide if I should contact again and try to smooth things over or just let it go.

Has anyone ever had something like this? How did you handle it?

I have just started planning my wedding and trying to keep it all around $10k with about 80 guests.

Did not think it would be this stressful for the budget side Even with things kept simple costs are piling up fast. The dress and alterations alone already feel like a big chunk and I am worried that I could overspend too soon.

I have cut back on a few things but I am still unsure where it really makes sense to save vs spend. Things feel important now but I do not know if I will regret it tomorrow.

What did you plan on spending that ended up costing more than you thought it would? And if you could go back what would you do different?

Would really help to hear some real experiences.