‘Our wishes were blatantly dismissed’: Couple’s one “child-free” wedding rule ignored, when two family members bring their 9-month-old baby and three other children aged 5-12, disregarding clear instructions on invitation, coordinator demands they leave

Normally, when a couple chooses to have a «child-free» wedding, that generally hints at the obvious: please don’t bring your children to my wedding…It’s written in bold on the invitation, so we’re not quite sure how much clearer the message could’ve been. But it seems a few family members needed it written across one another’s …
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Sister-in-law ‘accidentally’ leaks 26-year-old bride’s pregnancy, bride un-invites her to the wedding: ‘I had over 50 messages from distant friends and coworkers before I could even process it’

Announcing your pregnancy is part of the fun of having a baby. There are all sorts of videos on the internet of people doing it in clever, fun ways, and it always makes me cry. Especially if the dad cries. It’s such a joyous moment, and surprises are fun when they’re good news. It’s probably …
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Bride demands introverted 25-year-old cousin perform a choreographed dance at her extravagant wedding, family labels her the villain when she refuses, claiming she should do this one favor for her: ‘I don‘t feel comfortable dancing in front of a crowd’

Listen, you might be the loudest, party-on-the-table type of girl in the room, oozing confidence in every direction. And hey, there’s nothing wrong with that. But that doesn’t mean everyone enjoys or thrives under that kind of spotlight. Some people are naturally more reserved, introverted even, preferring to stay behind the scenes rather than be …
Seguir leyendo Bride demands introverted 25-year-old cousin perform a choreographed dance at her extravagant wedding, family labels her the villain when she refuses, claiming she should do this one favor for her: ‘I don‘t feel comfortable dancing in front of a crowd’

Stepmother of the bride shows off white dress she plans to wear to stepdaughter’s wedding: ‘It isn’t white…it’s tan…almost goldish’

What is with people and wearing white to other people’s weddings? Isn’t it a universally acknowledged truth that you shouldn’t do that? Unless you’re literally a child, you cannot plead ignorance on this one (and in that case, an adult should have told you). Even if the bride in question isn’t wearing white, unless she …
Seguir leyendo Stepmother of the bride shows off white dress she plans to wear to stepdaughter’s wedding: ‘It isn’t white…it’s tan…almost goldish’

‘You’re seriously going to make people sit outside like they’re in a field? That’s so low-class’: Entitled mom demands daughter cancel her wedding because she wants to have it outside

Everyone is allowed to have the wedding they want to have, within reason. As long as you can afford it, or have help to afford it, what you say goes. You don’t have to bend to convention if you don’t want to. You don’t have to wear a big white dress and invite everyone you’ve …
Seguir leyendo ‘You’re seriously going to make people sit outside like they’re in a field? That’s so low-class’: Entitled mom demands daughter cancel her wedding because she wants to have it outside

Overseas family asks cousin to contribute £150 to wedding she’s not attending, says it’s ‘charity’: ‘I am deeply unmotivated to contribute’

There are lots of great ways to spend your money. You’re probably thinking of some of them right now. You might have bills to pay, rent that’s due, contributions to make to your retirement fund, money set aside for healthcare, and that’s not even the fun stuff. What about date night dinners and new pairs …
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Mother-in-law claims bride ruined her dramatic smoke-machine entrance at her wedding by screaming ‘call 911’ when she saw the smoke: ‘I thought there was a fire or some sort of emergency’

Weddings are all about theatrics. You may be thinking, «I’m not a theatrical person, my wedding was/is going to be normal.» Wrong. All weddings, unless they are simply you going to the courthouse in your regular clothes to sign papers, are theatrical. The very nature of it is like a play. You rent out a …
Seguir leyendo Mother-in-law claims bride ruined her dramatic smoke-machine entrance at her wedding by screaming ‘call 911’ when she saw the smoke: ‘I thought there was a fire or some sort of emergency’

16-year-old daughter asks parents to take out $35k personal loan to help cover her Italian destination wedding, doesn’t understand why her mom refuses: ‘My husband thinks should help her out’

Destination weddings can be a tricky business. When you think of your dream wedding, it might be in a far-flung locale surrounded by the people you love. But when you think about it a little further, you realize just how expensive this is to accomplish. Not only do you have to pay for the wedding …
Seguir leyendo 16-year-old daughter asks parents to take out $35k personal loan to help cover her Italian destination wedding, doesn’t understand why her mom refuses: ‘My husband thinks should help her out’

Bride insists her wedding guests wear neutrals, throws a fit when they abide her wishes: ‘It looks like everyone is dressed for a funeral’

You can’t always get what you want. But sometimes you do… and you’re still not satisfied. This is one of life’s cruelest lessons. It’s summed up by the phrase «be careful what you wish for.» There are plenty of movies, shows, and books that remind us of this rule. We don’t always know what’s best …
Seguir leyendo Bride insists her wedding guests wear neutrals, throws a fit when they abide her wishes: ‘It looks like everyone is dressed for a funeral’

‘You’re not going because you can’t afford it’: Woman wants $375 back from 18-person bachelorette trip deposit but insists on finding another way to go

Bachelorette trips have become huge sites for drama. And not just because it’s a clash of personalities during a high-pressure situation. It’s because they’ve gotten so expensive in the last couple of years. People insist on going on big trips to far-flung destinations, which quickly adds up.  Not to mention getting the time off work, …
Seguir leyendo ‘You’re not going because you can’t afford it’: Woman wants $375 back from 18-person bachelorette trip deposit but insists on finding another way to go