Parents back out of paying for daughter's "fake" wedding in California when they find out it won't be legally binding, putting their relationship with her in jeopardy: 'We just don't see the point'

In the U.S., weddings are typically all-in-one. Whether you choose a religious or secular ceremony, you're probably also signing your marriage license that same day. But in other cultures, it's perfectly normal to separate the two: a legal wedding on one day, a religious or cultural celebration on another. After all, a wedding isn't just about paperwork, it's a chance to bring family and friends together to celebrate love, commitment, and partnership. 

A fun fact about me is that I'll actually be having three weddings: a courthouse ceremony, one for my side of the family in South America, and another for my fiancé's family in Europe. Only the first is strictly "necessary," but the others are joyful excuses to celebrate with the people who matter most to us. That's the same logic used by the bride-to-be in our story today. Her family is based in sunny California, while she and her fiancé live in Ohio with his side. To honor both families, they planned two weddings, with her parents offering to pay for the one in California.

But when her parents learned that the Ohio wedding would be the legal one, they suddenly pulled back, declaring they wouldn't spend a dime on what they considered a "fake" wedding. Instead of celebrating their daughter's happiness, they drew a hard line over little details that didn't really affect them. 

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