But it doesn’t end there. Apart from sharing their complaints in person, people are now taking their judgments online too. From questioning the groom’s funny hairstyle to finding faults in the tacky venue, nothing escapes the keen eyes of these online wedding shamers. In fact, there’s an entire subreddit called r/WeddingShaming dedicated to thrashing anything from wedding decorations, the music, and many other gaudy details. They don’t even spare the brides and grooms.
Keep scrolling to look at some new posts shared in the community about crazy wedding drama.
#1 Surprise! A Pregnant Alien Officiant
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#2 Mother Of The Bride. Bride’s Dress Also Had Bejeweled Top And Float Bottom
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#3 MOTB In White! It Literally Looks Like A Double Wedding To Me
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Couples want their big day to be (extra) special, so they spare no expenses to ensure the celebration is memorable for everyone. As per a study by The Knot, the average cost of a wedding in the USA in 2023 was $35,000. And that doesn’t even include the cost of the engagement rings. Well, the cost of getting married has increased significantly over the years. In 2007, the average cost was around $16,000, but by 2017, it had jumped to $28,000. Imagine spending so much money, only to realize the venue was smelly or the dance floor was slippery.
Planning the perfect wedding is never easy; it takes months, if not years. It requires attention to numerous details: venue, guest list, invitations, attire, catering, decoration and so much more. And, even though the bride and groom and their families put collective efforts into ensuring everything is the best, there are chances that things are a complete disaster (even if the disaster is wilted flowers).
#4 Family Wedding In India
The groom’s sisters had dresses, makeup, jewellery and hair done similar to the bride. The only difference is bride’s red wedding bangles. That’s a lot even for Indian customs!
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#5 Tw: M***er, Death - This Truly Unhinged Theme, The Table Names Are Their "Favourite Serial K*****s"
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#6 I Just Can’t With This, It’s So Bad
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But the definition of a successful celebration can differ from person to person. “Instagram and Pinterest give us a vision of what a ‘perfect’ wedding looks like, and anything less to some people is not good enough. But these images are usually filtered, photoshopped or styled by professionals. So, while these platforms can inspire wedding days, it sets a standard in some people’s minds of what it should or shouldn’t look like,” Kate Beavis, who runs a wedding blog called Magpie Wedding, told the BBC.
However, sometimes, it’s a possibility that certain aspects of an event may fall short of expectations. In such instances, it's important to address the issues rather than overlook them.
#7 This Woman Is Probably The Biggest Narcissist I’ve Ever Met
She wore this to her college friends wedding (the groom.) She’d never met the bride prior, and the bride was wearing a very very simple relaxed gown.
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#8 Only Some Of You Can Eat! Posted On Local Radio Page
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#9 I Have No Words For This… Absolutely Heartless
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The biggest chunk of most wedding budgets is spent on the venue. Couples roughly spend about 37% of their overall budget on it. But finding the right place can be quite tricky. Sometimes the price tag of the architectural wonder you love doesn’t match your humble budget. Then there are questions about capacity, amenities, and other fees.
#10 Was Picking Up Halloween Candy, Saw This Disaster: "Officially Domesticated"
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#11 Wedding Favors Are Engraved Bullet Casings With The Date And The Couples' Names On Them
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#12 From A Wedding Group, Bride Is Mad Because No One Has Sent Gifts Yet
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After spending all that time and money to find 'the place', it's only fair that the couple should be informed about any shortcomings. For instance, sometimes the venue might not provide essential amenities like clean restrooms or sufficient parking space. In such cases, guests feel inconvenienced or frustrated. They have a right to let the couple know about their sufferings.
#13 Future Bride Thinks The Handmaids Tale Is A Perfect Theme For The Wedding
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#14 This Is As Tacky As It Gets... Not Even A "Buy The Bride A Drink" Just $$$ Please
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#15 My Cousin Is Butthurt That No One Is Donating To Their Wedding …
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As per USA Today Life, in 2007, only 17% of couples had a theme for their wedding but in 2017, nearly 50% had one. People want their functions to stand out from others and that is why they have more customized events. As the soon-to-be partners have so much on their plates, adding an extra task can be challenging.
For instance, the happy couple decided on "Vintage Romance" as the theme. As a special touch, they add a vintage photo booth with props like feather boas, top hats, and antique frames so that guests can take fun photos. Now imagine, the camera man or woman completely ignores the people at the booth. What a shame, right?
#16 I Feel Like I’m Missing Something That Makes This Cute
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#17 This May End Up Being The Grooms Funeral
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#18 Ah Yes. Someone Potentially Dying At Your Wedding Is A Much Better Idea Than Simply Not Having Seafood For One Day
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Catering, band, liquor, DJ, lighting, and decor are some other significant aspects of a nuptial ceremony. For instance, the food might not be good due to reasons like stale dishes, poor presentation or inadequate serving staff. Similarly, even with beautiful decorations, there are chances that the center pieces are dirty or flimsy. Or the bride could go into bridezilla mode due to the pressure of perfection.
#19 Pregnant Sister Obviously Got Pregnant On Purpose To Ruin The Wedding…
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#20 How Dare My 30yo Bridesmaid Have Some Grey Hair!!
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#21 There’s A Time And Place To Be This Trashy, And It’s Not At Your Wedding
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While it's natural to want your big day to be perfect, striving to make everything flawless can actually add a lot of stress. Dave Smithson from Anxiety UK said, “Sometimes anxiety can affect us so much that we feel genuinely paralyzed when it comes to making decisions. Not only are you planning the biggest party of your life, but you may also have external pressures on top of that. Financial worry, family pressures, conflict and decision-making are all common concerns.”
#22 White Woman Worried About Her Venue Staff Being Minorities
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#23 Guests Must Wear Yellow, May Not Speak Aloud
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#24 Well This Should Be Fun - Online Wedding Group Drama
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All this additional pressure of not meeting personal and societal standards can make a person feel easily irritated or moody. The extensive decision-making process along with the immense amount of preparations could cause individuals to lose sleep or feel extra tired. It's important for couples to remember that minor problems are inevitable.
#25 “Close Friend” Of The Bride Came Dressed Like This
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#26 Nothing Says Classy Like Shotgun Shells!
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#27 I Doubt This Qualifies For High School Volunteer Hours
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Learning to let go of the need for everything to be perfect will help make the planning process more relaxed and enjoyable. Accept the fact that you will go through a lot of emotions before the big day, including stress as a bride or groom. All you need to do is have a healthy approach to manage those feelings. For instance, if at the last minute, the bridesmaids complain that their shoes are not comfy, you can graciously ask them to wear their own footwear.
#28 Why Get Married If You Hate Your Spouse
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#29 Vegan Bride Bans All Omnivore Guests From Wedding
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#30 Will Threatening To Sue My Friends And Family Make Them Attend My Wedding
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Teamwork is dream work. You don’t need to take all the responsibilities of planning on your shoulders alone. Simply delegate some of the work. Also remember to set realistic expectations. Most importantly, take care of your physical and mental health during this busy time. Instead of striving for perfection, people should focus on what truly matters: enjoying the special day and cherishing the precious moments with your loved ones.
So, while it’s arguable whether or not one should shame wedding blunders, people online don’t hesitate to call out such instances. After all, you learn from your mistakes (especially after you see them online). Which hilarious wedding moment did you think was the most trashy? Have you ever experienced any wedding drama? Tell us!
#31 Old High School Classmate Faked A Negative Test To Get Married Abroad. (As A Bonus, This Is The Mentioned Last Pic)
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#32 Bride Struggling To Find Engagement Photos With Guns That Don’t Look “Kinda Redneck”…
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#33 Bride Mad Moh Is Pregnant And Is "Ruining" Bachelorette
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#34 No, No That's Not The Bride
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#35 "I Just Thought Your Wedding Was The Perfect Place For My Child's Birthday Party"
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#36 This Is The Cringiest Wedding Countdown I’ve Ever Seen. She’s Not Pregnant
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#37 Someone Very Very Close To The Bride & Groom Wore This To The Wedding
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#38 My Mum's 'Friend' Had This Dress Especially Made To Wear To My Wedding
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#39 Screenshot: Bride And Moh Scam Bridesmaids
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#40 Sent From A Friend Getting Married Abroad
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#41 Groom Party Had An Interesting Take On Attire
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#42 Another Bride Who Thinks It’s The Parents Responsibility To Pay For A Wedding
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#43 Do I Except Or Decline The Wedding Invitation…
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#44 Moh Too Busy Texting To Watch The Ceremony
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#45 If You Have To Ask If It’s Tacky, It Probably Is…
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#46 Wedding Guest Wears All White And Is Prominently In All The Photos Of Me & My Dad Dancing
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#47 Best Combo! A Beautiful Wedding Dress And A Um… Hat
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#48 This Stuff Bugs Me So Damned Much!!
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#49 A Couple In My Town Got Married And This Was The Grooms Reception Attire
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#50 Wedding Photographer Here. Received This Vendor “Meal” After Standing And Shooting For 6 Hours…
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#51 Guest At My Cousins Reception Changed Into This Outfit Halfway Through The Night
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#52 Yet Another Groom Terribly Dressed And Overall Ick
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#53 Op Said They Don’t Need To Be Roasted
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#54 On Your Own Car, Sure. But On Your Mom's Car
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#55 Just When I Thought Bridezillas Were Done. Saw This In Wedding Group
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#56 Photographer On Shrooms - Horrible Vendors
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#57 MLM Making It’s Way Around The Wedding Photographer Groups. Photog Was Blocked When She Declined
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#58 (Celebrity Wedding) Axl Rose Showing Up In Green At Slash's Black And White Wedding
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#59 Bride Owns A Spray Tan Business And Requires Bridesmaids To Get A Spray Tan
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#60 Bride Asks If It's Tacky For Her Future Sil To Get Engaged Two Months Before The Most Important Day Of All Their Lives
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#61 Utterly Gobsmacked Over This Groom’s Very Normal Wedding™ Outfit Choice
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#62 People Will Try To Sell Anything
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#63 Saw This Post In A Wedding Planning Bookface Group
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#64 Saw Someone Selling Wedding Items - The Mismatch Here Hurts
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#65 Bit Of A Doozy From A Local Cafe Where They Had An Unannounced Rogue Wedding Show Up In Their Shop
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#66 Mother Of The Groom’s Outfit - I’m Sure The Bride Was Thrilled!
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#67 You Must Go Into Debt To Be In My Wedding
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#68 Bridezilla Upset Florist Is Having Surgery 8 Weeks Before Her Very Important Wedding… (The Comment Section Was Not On Her Side And She Left The Group Lol)
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#69 Videographer Walks Out Of Wedding After The Groom Kills A Snake In Front Of Guests During Reception
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#70 Bride Wants To Send “You’re Not Invited To My Wedding” Messages With Save The Dates
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#71 Bride Thinks Returning Wedding Decorations After Using Them Is A Great Way To “Save Money”
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#72 Bride Is Upset Her Sister’s Life Isn’t Revolving Around Her Wedding
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#73 Boyyyy, I Ain’t Ever. Thursday At 4pm Invite For A Saturday Wedding
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#74 Saw This On A Wedding Group, Tacky, Cringe, The Whole Lot
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#75 Op Doesn’t Want To Include New Step Daughters
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#76 I’m Sure They All Did This Intentionally
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#77 Bride Doesn't Know What To Do With Handicapped And Transgendered Wedding Party
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#78 The A*s, The Bride On Her Knees, The Beer…
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#79 The Way They Served Ice Cream At A Wedding (Not My Pic, Just Thought Ppl Here Would Appreciate It)
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#80 “How Dare They Use The Same Venue As Us”
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#81 This Bride And Groom Have Less Than 20k Instagram Followers Between Them
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#82 Bride Cancels Mua Because Mua Is Not Married And Has Kids. Bride Wants Deposit Back
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#83 Not My Post - Bride’s Father’s Best Friend Suddenly Died Today And She Wants To Uninvite His Widow
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#84 Everyone In The Comments Encouraging Her To Keep It Outside, “Guests Will Be Fine”
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#85 The Rant, The Comment From Her Moh, Oh My God
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#86 Another Case Of A Groom Being Underdressed For His Own Wedding
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#87 Soliciting Wedding Funds From Strangers Isn’t Tacky At Allllll /S
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#88 She Looks Stunning And He Looks Like A Schoolboy
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#89 Classy A*s Grab Photo On Social Media Trying To Sell The Dress
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#90 A “Mother Of The Bride Sympathy Party” Because She Doesn't Get To Control Every Aspect Of Her Daughter's Wedding
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#91 Entitled Bride Is Upset She Can't Keep Bartenders Tips
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#92 Imagine Getting All Dressed Up And Your Husband-To-Be Shows Up Wearing Jeans
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#93 Bride Won’t Pay For Deaf Sister’s Sign Language Interpreters
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#94 Almost Kicks Out Entire Bridal Party For Not Responding When She Told Them Only To Respond If They Wouldn’t Adhere To Her Demands…
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#95 One Of Those Things That Lives In My Head Rent Free
Amy Poehler inexplicably wore a white dress to John Mulaney's 2014 wedding. (Why? Was it a joke? A genuine faux pas?) Now you have to think about it too.
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