I said that’s not a problem. I saw that coming, but as I was living 3000km away then, I politely explained that it was unlikely that I would make the trip out. My cousin lost her cool.
She severed ties with me and told me my family was no longer welcome at the wedding. To this day, my family does not speak with my cousin’s family because of her.
u/Ihadacow: My best friend, who is usually very sweet and quiet, was rude when she got married. First, she told me when I would have her bridal shower (she set a date without consulting me) at my house and what I would be serving.
I was in the middle of my honors year of my bachelor’s degree in another city (a 15-hour drive away), and the date she set was in the middle of my exams. She also planned on making all sorts of things for her wedding to save money (aisle runner, centerpieces, arch, veil, etc.).
I came into town the night before the wedding when she told me, “I didn’t have time to make anything, so I need you to do it.” I stayed up all night sewing and arranging flowers while she slept. It was in the middle of winter, and the floor was dirty when we arrived at the hall.
There was nothing to clean it with but a bucket and a cloth. So, after working all night, I had to clean the floor on my hands and knees. I was exhausted, sore, and hated every minute of her wedding.
I didn’t talk to her for months after that.
u/SeabgfKirby: My friend of eight years was getting married and asked me to be her bridesmaid. I agreed, unaware that she would be a big-headed ego bridezilla. She demanded everyone wear these hideous dresses we had to pay for and asked us to dye our hair because she wanted to be the only one with blonde hair.
I have naturally blonde hair and didn’t want to dye it for a day. She got angry and replaced me with another girl.
Next, she had the nerve to ask everyone who wasn’t in her bridal party to pay $80 per guest ($160 for me and my boyfriend) for food. She was having a BBQ buffet.
She also expected a present valued above $50. She sent all of this via Facebook. I replied I would either pay for the food or a gift.
I got a hard copy invite recently and realized her wedding was on the day my boyfriend is doing the Tough Mudder competition. I chose that over her wedding.
u/Deleted User: My sister was getting married soon, but she hadn’t invited me. I didn’t even know she was dating someone.
A couple of days before the wedding, I asked her about it.
Me: “Mary, did you forget my invitation?”
She: “I can’t explain right now, but trust me.”
Then, on her wedding day, my mutual friend sent me a message: “RUSH TO THE WEDDING ASAP. YOU NEED TO SEE THIS.” I rush over, and I’m totally floored by what I see.
Me: “Why is my boyfriend wearing a wedding suit?”
Sister: “We meant to tell you… your “boyfriend” and I have been seeing each other for years. We didn’t know how to break it to you, and I thought not inviting you would spare you the pain.”
Tears filled my eyes as the weight of the betrayal hit me.
I had lost not only my boyfriend but my best friend, too. It was a heartbreaking realization that they had chosen to hide their affair rather than confront it honestly.
These brides ensured their demands were met, even if that meant offending their bridesmaids or losing friends. Have you ever witnessed a bridezilla moment at someone’s wedding?
We would love to read about your experiences.
