My FIL put my wife on a "budget." He stroked a $40k check and asked if "that would take care of it?" We were fortunate to have that, budgeted a gorgeous wedding that everyone thoroughly enjoyed, and pocketed just over $20k from what was left over and gifts. Paid of my old car and student loans
His son, middle kid (Dad's favorite) will be getting married 6/15 was given $78k for his wedding. I'm in the wedding...which will be awesome because son is trying to get dad to take private jet to Porsche Driving Experience in the Carolinas. Sure, I'll go along for the ride.
No, dad doesn't equate love with $...nooo