Australian influencer Annie Knight has revealed her future father-in-law, retired cricketer James Brayshaw, will not attend her upcoming wedding to his son Henry Brayshaw following a family falling out.
The 28-year-old, who is weeks away from walking down the aisle, also disclosed that she has dropped bridesmaids while navigating several challenges during the planning process.
Speaking about the rift between her fiancé and his father, Knight explained that the situation has been difficult for her partner as the wedding date approaches.
"I think it's been a bit hard for him with the wedding coming up. Obviously it's tough, we always do our best to just focus on the positives," Knight told The Daily Telegraph.
Knight added that the couple still have a strong support system attending the ceremony, including Henry's mother and brothers alongside her own family.
"We have his beautiful mum coming, his beautiful brothers. I've got my family coming. We're so lucky to have such supportive family," she said.
The couple have also been candid about recent personal challenges, including Henry's struggle with a gambling addiction that resulted in a $180,000 debt.
Knight admitted that supporting her fiancé through his financial difficulties took a heavy emotional toll on her.
"When your partner is struggling with something, you take it on. I was trying to pick up the pieces for Henry, but I didn't realise I was suffering," Knight told The Daily Telegraph.
Breakdown of Wedding Expenses
In June, Knight shared details of their lavish ceremony in a video detailing the expenses, revealing that the total cost will reach $170,000.
The venue alone accounts for $60,000 of the budget, which includes a wedding coordinator for the day along with all food and alcohol.
Accommodation costs include $4,000 for three nights for the groomsmen, while flights and accommodation for both families total another $4,000 for two nights.
Knight revealed she spent $12,000 on her wedding dress, $3,000 on wedding shoes, and $5,000 on two reception dresses because she could not decide between them.
Henry's ring cost $3,000, while outfits and shoes for all groomsmen came to $7,000, and the bridesmaids' dresses totaled $3,000.
Hair and make-up for Knight and her bridesmaids cost $4,000, photography and videography added $10,000, social content creation cost $2,700, the celebrant cost $2,000, and the wedding cake cost $850.
"Social content was $2,700, our celebrant was $2,000. The total cost of the wedding is $170,000, which is a little bit above the budget but I was expecting it to be more... so I am quite happy with it!" Knight said.
With the average wedding ceremony in Australia costing around $35,000, the couple's big day is roughly five times more expensive than what most couples pay.
Engagement and Preparations
Reports in May indicated Knight had stepped into full bridal mode ahead of the big day, having recently attended her first wedding dress fitting.
The couple announced their engagement on Instagram in March last year after Henry proposed over a romantic dinner.
Knight also showcased her oval-shaped diamond engagement ring, which Daily Mail Australia revealed earlier this year is worth up to $200,000.
