Why do I need to go to a wedding?

I have been asked many times if I will ever be able to do a wedding because I cannot afford to.

“My mum has died and I am getting married later this year,” I explained.

“But I can’t afford to go, because I live with my dad.”

I am lucky enough to be able afford to pay a small deposit and then pay for my own wedding.

As you can imagine, I am in a position where I cannot be as close to the event as I could be.

I think it is the least important thing I have done.

This article originally appeared on TheJournal.ie