What if I can't afford to compensate friends and family for plans made for my canceled wedding?

What if I can't afford to compensate friends and family for plans made for my canceled wedding?

If you do decide to cancel and you just financially can't offer anyone anything in return, I think that your attitude and just how gracious you are will show people that you are very apologetic but truly, truly this isn't going to work out. And I think for most people its really your closest family and friends that help you plan these type of things and they're just going to be happy for you that you decided not to get married. Especially since divorce is so prevalent these days. Everyone wants to know that their friends and family are happy. And you really trust that. I think most friends and family would say, "I was hurt that you didn't trust me enough to respect your decision and that I would support you 100%."