Beyond the theatre, weddings are often the best place to witness high drama. We usually hear about stressed-out couples losing their cool, but this time, let’s flip the script and shine the spotlight on guests who refuse to let anyone else have their special moment.
Bored Panda has gathered the wildest and craziest stories from across the web, and these aren’t your average wedding slip-ups. We’re not just talking about someone wearing a white dress or giving a bad toast.
The sheer entitlement in these stories is off the charts. For example, one guest pulled out full Tupperware sets at the reception to pack away food for the week. Another insisted on bringing their cats to the event.
Scroll down, marvel at how unhinged people can be, and find out what it really takes to end up on the ultimate guest hall of shame.
#61 My Husband And I Chose To Have A Simple Cheap Wedding Due To Both Going Through University
Most of the guests loved the relaxed daytime atmosphere of being at a park and being surrounded by friends and family.
But we had issues with one guest. A former close friend. First he showed up late and we held the wedding until he arrived so he wouldn't miss out. He later complained of the cheapness of the wedding, stating "it doesn't cost enough to be a real wedding". He made a few other remarks we tried to ignore. Until I was informed he was trying to invite my friends to a karaoke night at a random pub that night and didn't want to invite my husband or I. We asked him about it and he said he didn't think we would mind him hanging with our friends and that we shouldn't join them because we should be with family instead. He proceeded to get angry that I was being over emotional due to saying that I was upset as we had plans that evening with everyone already and that I personally found it rude to try and convince guests to hang out with him instead during our wedding without inviting or consulting us first.
Am I in the wrong for being upset with him for trying to change my wedding night plans on the day?
Conversations were done in the same regard as work guidelines, in private to prevent shaming, no visible anger, emotion or raised voices and to just state the facts as I knew them and how they made me feel.
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#62 We Are Holding A Pretty Big Budget Wedding (£55k+) In A Hcol Where Most Of Our Friends Live
We went out of our way to throw an amazing party in a convenient location, with top range entertainment, food and design. Now, a close friend of my FH decided not to attend because his partner "can't be in the same room" as a person he once slept with. Granted, the whole thing happened under dubious circumstances, but it was over 4 years ago and wasn't an issue until recently. The person he slept with is now married. The reason they are giving is that a few more people than they realised know now, something that came to light a week ago. There is close to 100 people attending and this friend has know us for close to 8 years, pretty much the whole time we've been together. I am pissed off but there is nothing I can do.
Edit: I understand my feelings about this news were unreasonable, I appreciate the comments Redditors made to highlight that the guests are not making this about them but just avoiding an awkward situation. I did not say anything to my guests except “okay, let me know if you change your mind”. I posted this to vent about the situation. Some of the comments have come for me really harshly for assumptions they made about me. Perhaps the wrong sub for this kind of content. I’ll be deleting this post in a week or so for mental health reasons. For those who were respectful and courteous, thank you for your perspective.
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