Weddings are supposed to be about love and joy, but sometimes, they turn into nightmares when the wrong people are involved. Here are some Reddit stories about disastrous nuptials.
- My Selfish Family Did Whatever They Wanted
u/Swimming_Juice_9752: I had a simple backyard wedding with a modest ceremony and reception. Despite the remote location, many family members traveled long distances. My parents and one sister arrived, but they decided to go out for a fancy lunch, leaving me to manage last-minute tasks alone. My mom showed up in a cream dress almost identical to mine, causing a scene. She changed eventually, but the damage was done. The following day, my parents barely spoke to me, leaving me heartbroken despite my husband’s support. - I Couldn’t Control My Anger
u/best_reddituser19: I invited my mother-in-law to our Paris wedding despite our rocky relationship. Things went well until the reception, where she loudly criticized me in front of everyone during our first dance. She claimed I was taking her son away from her and ruined the night. I yelled at her in response, and the rest of the evening was awkward. - Grass-Stained and Hurting
u/Deleted User: On my wedding day by the riverbank, my mother-in-law cut her hair to look like mine and deliberately caused a scene, pulling me towards the ground and staining my dress. This intentional act left me devastated and strained our relationship. - What’s the Baby’s Name?
u/Silver_Fire72: At our wedding, my sister-in-law used our guest book to announce her baby’s name as a game, which upset me. Despite my efforts to express my feelings, they dismissed my concerns, making me feel unimportant. - They Held a Secret Wedding Behind My Back
u/Deleted User: My wedding day turned into a disaster when I discovered my family and fiancé were at a different ceremony—my fiancé’s affair with my cousin. I was left standing alone at the altar while they were celebrating elsewhere. I moved away and cut off contact with my family.
These stories show that even on your special day, not everyone has your best interests at heart.