My Son Stopped Me at the Door and Said I Wasn’t Invited to My Granddaughter’s Wedding. The Silence Was Deafening.

“Photography and videography package is eight thousand. The band—Sophie wants live music, not a DJ—is seven thousand for five hours. There’s also invitations, programs, favors, transportation, hair and makeup for the bridal party.” She trailed off. “It adds up quickly.”

My head was spinning. I’d lost track of the total somewhere around the flowers. continue reading …