Eldest Son's Decision To Sell Valuable Family Heirloom Has His Family Backing Out From Attending "Lavish" Wedding

Anything valuable that has been passed down from a deceased family member is considered a family heirloom. Certain heirlooms hold significant value and have the potential to fetch thousands of dollars when sold, making them true treasures.

Some are purely emotional, but that doesn't make them any less cherished because of their low monetary value. Family treasures have been handed down for ages from parent to child and can date back several generations.

Alternatively, they might be more recent, something that will be passed on in the future after being received from a parent or grandparent. Above all, family heirlooms evoke memories of the unique individuals who gifted them to us, no matter how big or small.

OP's dad passed away, and in his will, he left him a very valuable family heirloom. The OP's not much for big family traditions, so although it's a nice thing to have, he's not massively attached to it.

However, OP's brother is a huge history nerd and is really, really attached to it. He was very upset by their father's decision in the will, so his anger must have tripped when he found out the OP planned on selling the heirloom.

You see, the OP and his fiance want to have quite a lavish wedding at a winery in another state, and they needed money for it. They both have stable jobs and a good amount of savings, but it's not quite enough for the plans they have in their heads.