A wedding guest was asked to cover their own dinner bill at a destination wedding in Florence, Italy. In a post shared on Reddit, a user shared her dilemma about attending a wedding in Italy, for which the guests were traveling from Vancouver, Canada. After spending thousands on flights and houses, they were surprised to know that “Welcome Dinner” would spend 40 euros per person (Rs 3,785) per person. The guest questioned whether, given already important expenses, it was normal or there was simply poor etiquette on the host’s part.
The post reads, “Hi all, I am participating in a destination wedding in Florence, Italy in August. Most guests will travel from Vancouver, Canada – so pay attention to you, this is a long and expensive flight. A few weeks ago RSVP wedding and reception dinner (day before marriage) said that this 40 Euro was going to be a person.”
Also read: Fun food menu curated for a fictional turmeric ceremony in 2025
It said, “I was surprised that we have to pay for this that guests are spending thousands of thousands to participate. Is this normal or bad etiquette on their share? I have never gone to a destination marriage. I was thinking about giving a small cash gift but now I wondering what you think?”
Will a destination wedding and guests pay for welcome dinner?
Byu/Adsgoag Inwedding
The Reddit Post quickly obtained traction, many users agreed that it was unfair to charge for a welcome dinner.
A user said, “Yikes! This is super tackle. The welcome dinner should be paid by the hosts. It is not common.”
Comment
Byu/adsgoag discussion
to signal
Another said, “It is not normal to charge guests for any part of the wedding, or not. It’s strange.”
Comment
Byu/adsgoag discussion
to signal
Someone commented, “It is not common to charge out-off-town guests for welcome food. They are going to welcome you. It is completely fine for them to pursue any cash gift.”
Comment
Byu/adsgoag discussion
to signal
Read a comment,
Comment
Byu/adsgoag discussion
to signal
Do you think guests should be expected to pay for food at weddings? Share your views in the comment section.
