A compilation of 25 stories showcasing entitled brides and grooms making outrageous demands, including requiring bridesmaids to sign contracts, disapproving of tattoos, insulting those who didn't donate to their wedding, rejecting car offers rudely, belittling bakers, demanding exposure as payment, restricting guests' gifts, enforcing appearance policies, uninviting guests but still asking for money, requesting name changes, expecting guests to pay for their own attendance, setting absurd photographer requirements, demanding caterers to buy specific clothes, being upset about friends getting married the same year, asking acquaintances for money, getting mad at bachelorette party and photo restrictions, posting strict wedding rules, demanding piercings and no pregnancies, insisting on matching hairstyles, and excluding a sister from being a bridesmaid due to her size. Additionally, one couple had a strict no-child policy.
A collection of screenshots exposes various instances of entitled behavior from brides and grooms, including demanding expensive gifts, expecting guests to fund their honeymoon, requesting free services, setting strict gift requirements, and seeking exposure in exchange for wedding products. These examples highlight the stress and self-centeredness that can sometimes overshadow the joy of wedding planning.
A bridesmaid took to Reddit to express her frustration over the escalating costs of her friend's upcoming fall wedding. The bride, who pressured her fiancé to propose, is now demanding expensive expenses such as a $1,000 bachelorette weekend, catering for the bridal shower, professional makeup and hair, and no plus-ones for the bridal party. The bridesmaid, who has already reached her spending limit of $2,000, is considering dropping out and regrets agreeing to be in the wedding. Commenters advised her to be honest with the bride and set boundaries, while some criticized the bride's audacity and suggested ending the friendship.
A frustrated bridesmaid took to Reddit to vent about the financial strain of her friend's upcoming fall wedding. The bride's demands include expensive bachelorette weekend, catering for the bridal shower, professional makeup and hair services, and a gift. The bridesmaid expressed regret for agreeing to be in the wedding and stated that she would drop out if she had to pay for professional makeup and hair. The total cost for the wedding is estimated to be $2,000, causing the bridesmaid to question her involvement. Commenters advised her to be honest with the bride and consider her own financial well-being.
A bride criticized her wedding guests for not being generous enough with their gifts, claiming they didn't cover the cost of their $200 per head plate. She expressed disappointment in her guests' gifts and received backlash for her entitled attitude. Many people argued that it is unreasonable to expect lavish gifts and that the cost of the wedding should be the responsibility of the hosts, not the guests.
A bride sparked outrage after considering dropping a bridesmaid who was diagnosed with cancer because she believed the bridesmaid's hair loss would ruin the aesthetic of her wedding photos. The bride sent a text message to her other bridesmaids asking for their opinions on whether the sick bridesmaid should wear a wig or be kicked out of the bridal party. The bride's concerns were met with disgust, and the sick bridesmaid ultimately dropped out of the wedding entirely. The bride attempted to explain herself but was met with a sarcastic and ruthless response from the sick bridesmaid.
A mother writes to advice columnist Amy Dickinson about her daughter's request to exclude her conservative uncle from her wedding due to political differences. The mother complied with her daughter's request, but now feels upset and embarrassed that her brother did not send a wedding gift. Dickinson points out the bride's hypocrisy in wanting to exclude her uncle but still expecting a generous gift. She advises the mother to have a conversation with her daughter about the consequences of her actions and to inform her that the uncle will not be giving a gift.
