A groom has come under fire for his plans to sell a family heirloom to fund his lavish winery wedding. The heirloom, a painting by a lesser-known artist, is thought to be worth five figures and was inherited from his father who passed away in January. The groom, who posted on Reddit, said that he and his fiancée wanted to make their wedding as memorable as possible and that they both had stable jobs and decent savings, but not quite enough to fund their “admittedly ambitious” plans.
However, the groom’s younger brother, who was due to be best man, was allegedly “furious” when he found out and accused the couple of “behaving like spoiled brats”. The brother has since refused to attend the wedding and has convinced other family members to do the same.
Many Reddit users have criticised the groom for his decision to sell the family heirloom, with one user commenting, “Your father trusted you with this item for whatever reason… You messed up big time.”
Planning a wedding can be expensive, but there are ways to budget for big purchases without risking a major family fallout. A well-thought-out budget can help remove any ambiguity from your financial goals, and there are many different budgeting methods designed to help you stay on track and meet your savings goals.
If you’re not sure where to start, it might be helpful to reach out to a professional financial adviser to set you on the right path. Once you figure out how much time and monthly savings you need to reach your goal, you can look for ways to supercharge your savings or make meeting your target even easier.
It’s important to remember that while it may seem counterintuitive to invest the money you’re saving for a big purchase, any way you can put your money to work will help you towards achieving your financial goals – and more importantly, help make your dreams come true without having to sacrifice your relationships.
