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Wedding Guests Outraged Over $75 Meal Charge

1/29/2026

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  • A wedding invitation asks guests to pay $75 for their meal, sparking online outrage.
  • The original poster on Reddit questioned whether attending was reasonable given financial constraints, while others criticized the approach.
  • Etiquette expert Myka Meier says RSVP 'no' is acceptable for any reason, including financial stress.
  • The rising average U.S. wedding cost—$29,000 in 2023—has led some couples to explore cost-sharing, but charging guests directly remains controversial.