Every bride dreams of having a perfect wedding day. While it’s possible to meticulously plan many aspects of a wedding, including the dress, venue, and catering, it’s challenging to ensure that everything will go smoothly. A recent post on Reddit’s “Am I the Asshole” subreddit highlights the importance of finding a balance between a couple’s expectations and their guests’ needs.
The bride, who sought guidance on Reddit, revealed that she and her fiancé had created a list of rules for their wedding guests. However, these rules sparked a wave of cancellations and outrage. The couple’s rules included a strict dress code, with all guests required to wear black attire, and a ban on using mobile phones during the ceremony and dinner.
While some guests understood the no-phone rule during the ceremony, many felt that extending it to dinner was excessive. Parents who planned to leave their children at home were concerned about the need to check on them regularly, but the bride was adamant that making exceptions would be unfair to others. She stated that if she made an exception for one person, she would have to do so for everyone else.
The couple’s rules also included a requirement for the bridesmaids to maintain their weight, regardless of whether they needed to eat more or less. This rule sparked tension between the bride and her mother, who felt that the wedding was “doomed from the start.” Several bridesmaids threatened to withdraw from the event, and the couple started receiving last-minute cancellations from guests.
Reddit users were quick to criticize the couple’s rules, labeling them as “unreasonable” and “assholes.” Commenters pointed out that while a couple has the right to design their wedding according to their wishes, guests are not obligated to comply with unreasonable requests and are free to decline the invitation.
The general consensus on Reddit was that the couple’s rules were too rigid and inflexible. Many felt that the bride and groom were being unreasonable and were causing themselves to become estranged from their loved ones. What do you think about this couple’s rules and expectations for their wedding guests?
