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My buddy fired me from being a groomsman because I couldn't afford the $1,000 bachelor party. Then the wedding invite arrived. Should I go?
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Key Points:
- The average cost of being a groomsman is around $1,800, which can be financially burdensome and lead some to decline participation in weddings.
- Etiquette experts agree that it is reasonable to decline attending a wedding if being removed from the wedding party over financial reasons causes emotional discomfort.
- Attending the wedding despite hurt feelings may help preserve the friendship, especially if the decision to exclude was not cruel and the individual still values the relationship.
- The choice to attend or not ultimately depends on personal feelings and the long-term outlook for the friendship, with no definitive right or wrong answer.
