The Dream of a Perfect Wedding Hits a Snag!
Every bride dreams of a perfect wedding, imagining it like a fairy tale. You get to choose everything to your taste – the beautiful dress, the perfect venue, and even the delicious food. But making that dream come true isn’t always easy.
In a surprising turn of events, one bride’s attempt to ensure her wedding day was perfect turned quite a few heads – and not in the way she hoped!
Seeking Advice: “Am I Being Too Much?”
Looking for some advice, a bride-to-be posted on Reddit’s ‘AITAH’ – short for “Am I The Asshole?” – to see if she was overstepping. She and her fiancé had just shared a list of rules for their wedding with their guests. What followed was unexpected – a wave of guests dropping out!
She quickly pointed out that she wasn’t trying to be bossy and that her fiancé was just as involved in the decisions.
The Rules That Ruffled Feathers
No Phones Allowed!
The couple wanted a distraction-free wedding. They asked guests to keep their phones away during the ceremony and dinner unless it was a real emergency. This rule didn’t sit well with many, especially those who wanted to keep tabs on their kids. The bride’s stance? Emergencies would be communicated regardless.
Dress Code: Strictly Black Tie
The dress code was strict: everyone in black, women in dresses, men in tuxedos, no exceptions. This rule was tough for some, including her aunt who had been mourning in black but had since moved to more colorful clothes, and her future sister-in-law who prefers pants due to body dysmorphia. No bending the rules here.
Bridesmaids Beware: Watch Your Weight
The bridesmaids were told to watch their weight to ensure their dresses fit perfectly. Unsurprisingly, this didn’t go down well with many.
Wedding Woes: Guests Dropping Like Flies!
The bride’s mother warned her that these rules could spell doom for her wedding. Bridesmaids were reconsidering their roles, and guests were canceling last minute. The plan for the flower girl also hit a snag; instead of staying with a babysitter at a hotel as requested, she would be with her grandmother, thanks to the maid of honor’s intervention.
Despite her attempts to justify the rules, the Reddit community was quick to label the couple as unreasonable.
The Verdict: It’s Your Wedding, But…
Reddit users were quick to remind the bride that while it’s her day, guests aren’t obliged to follow rules that make them uncomfortable. The overwhelming response? The demands were a bit too much.
So, what’s the lesson here? It’s great to have a vision for your wedding, but maybe, just maybe, it’s worth considering the comfort and feelings of your guests too.
After all, a wedding isn’t just about the couple but about celebrating love with all your near and dear ones!
Share your thoughts in the comments down below!
2 thoughts on “Bride’s Big List of Wedding Rules Causes Guest Backlash!”
It’s her wedding and she can do what she pleases.
I think these requests are well within the realms of realistic requests. I have been to several no children under the age of 16 and they were wonderful weddings. Also NO PHONES is an incredible 100% reasonable request. No one wants to see guests chatting on a cell phone when they are supposed to be enjoying the bride and grooms special day. Yes bridesmaids watch your weight. Last minute adjustments to your dresses are not good. I went to a wedding where women were asked to be in evening dress or cocktail dresses. It was beautiful to see women looking like ladies and men looking like gentlemen instead of the jeans and t shirt rabble worn these days. Well done bride and groom. It’s your day and you have every right to want it to be perfect for you. Those people who didn’t come weren’t true to you or the friendship they were supposed to have with you. Their loss.