If not, we understand—just talk it over with Mom and let me know.” Your loved one(s) may want to contribute a certain percentage of the overall costs, or they may have more specific ideas about how they’d like to help. For example, maybe your favorite uncle would like to cover the cost of the wedding bands. Never ask with the expectation that the person you’re asking will be able to help.
Be gracious if they say no, and thank them anyway.