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Invited or invoiced? Welcome to the new wedding dilemma

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28.07.2026

The reaction to Danny Cipriani and AnnaLynne McCord's reported wedding crowdfunding doesn't surprise me.

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It's not really about the money; it's about how it makes guests feel.

There’s a very fine line between inviting guests to celebrate your wedding and expecting them to help pay for it.

Weddings have evolved dramatically over the past decade, and with them, so have attitudes towards money. Online gift registries, honeymoon funds and even crowdfunding have become increasingly common, particularly for couples who already have a home and don’t need another toaster or set of towels. In principle, there’s nothing wrong with asking for contributions instead of traditional gifts.

The problem begins when a wedding invitation starts to feel less like an invitation and more like an invoice.

Today’s guests are already digging deeper into their pockets than ever before. Destination........

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