We Were Shocked by How Our Guests Treated Us at Our Wedding — It Led Us to Cancel Our Honeymoon

It's natural to dream of a grand wedding, but such an event often comes with a hefty price tag, leading to financial regret if not planned carefully. Today's featured couple spent $70,000 on their wedding, only to find that the gifts they received barely covered their costs. Unable to afford their honeymoon, they're reaching out for advice, feeling "devastated" and struggling to cope with their disappointment.

Kate and Patrick shared their story with us.

Kate, 29, and Patrick, 31, recently shared an emotional letter with our editorial team, recounting a difficult time in their lives. What started as a desire to create a truly special, unforgettable wedding day has led to unforeseen struggles.

Writing on her own behalf and for her husband, Kate’s message was heartfelt and deeply emotional. Her words conveyed just how overwhelmed the couple feels by their current family situation.

The woman opened her letter, saying, “Hi Now I’ve Seen Everything,

My husband, Patrick, and I are feeling completely desperate right now. Every time we try to talk about our problem, we face judgment instead of understanding, and the support we’ve received has been minimal.

We’re turning to you for help, hoping to find advice from people who can empathize with our situation. While we know some may judge us, we can’t change what’s already happened. All we’re asking for is a little support from those who are willing to listen and help.”

The couple dreamed of creating an unforgettable wedding, but it came at a steep financial cost.

Kate revealed, “We got married last week and this was our common ambition and dream to make our wedding so special. We spent $72,000 on our wedding, with 300 guests in attendance. We worked tirelessly to save money for our wedding, even taking out a large loan that we need to repay by the end of this month.”

“Now, we both have a nervous breakdown, because we didn’t get what we expected from our guests. Well, our wedding was posh, spectacular, and unforgettable. But at the end of celebration, we experienced the biggest shock, as all of our 300 guests treated us with a huge disrespect.”

The woman wrote, “The issue is that we received only $4,000 in cash and checks combined as wedding gifts from our guests. We’re feeling completely devastated!”

The unexpectedly low “payback” from the guests hit the newlywed couple hard.

Kate wrote, “Patrick and I are truly devastated. Ever since our wedding, we’ve been unable to sleep peacefully at night, consumed by thoughts of the massive hole in our family budget. We never imagined that our married life would begin with such overwhelming stress.”

“I even saw my husband crying right after our wedding, and I couldn’t hold back my own tears. This whole situation feels like a curse. We’re both completely overwhelmed after calculating the financial return from our luxurious wedding.”

“We genuinely thought we would receive at least $11,000. Instead, the lowest amount we got was just $5 — it’s absolutely unbearable! This situation is tearing us apart, and I’m terrified that our newly formed family might not survive this overwhelming shock.”

The couple is going through incredibly tough times and has turned to others for advice and support.

Kate shared, "We had dreamed of the most amazing honeymoon after our wedding, but as soon as we opened the gifts from our guests, we had to cancel it. With all the expenses we've accumulated, we can't even afford a trip to a nearby town, let alone stay at a prestigious resort!"

"My mom keeps calling, asking when I’ll repay the money I owe her, and I just can't see how we’ll manage. When we try to talk to friends and family, no one listens — they just blame us for being irresponsible with our spending."

"My dad even said the financial mess we're in is a good test for our relationship, and if we get through it, we’ll be stronger than ever. It all feels like a joke, and I can't take their reproaches anymore. What should we do?"

And here’s another wedding story with an unexpected and dramatic twist. Our reader experienced a disheartening moment on her wedding day when her sister-in-law gave her a gift that left her feeling both embarrassed and deeply hurt.