My wife and I were stunned when we were kicked out of my friend Tom’s wedding for ordering pizza after the buffet ran out of food. It was a small, intimate event with about 70 guests. The atmosphere was joyful until we discovered there wasn’t enough food for everyone.

“We were all still hungry,” I told Tom when he asked if everything was okay. Our table, among others, had barely any food left by the time we got to the buffet. Trying to make the best of it, someone joked, “Wouldn’t it be funny if we just ordered pizza?” We decided to do it. The pizzas arrived, and we shared them with nearby tables, lifting the mood.

However, Linda’s father was furious when he saw the pizzas and demanded a slice. “Honestly, sir, no,” I said. “We barely got to eat anything.” His anger led to Tom asking us to leave, as it was causing too much tension.

A few days later, Tom called me to apologize. “Linda is furious with her family for taking so much and leaving the other guests with nothing.” He explained that Linda’s father felt terrible and planned to make it up by hosting an “After Wedding Shindig” with plenty of food and entertainment.

Reflecting on the ordeal, I realized how a lack of food caused so much drama but ultimately led to a positive resolution. “I think it will,” I agreed, looking forward to the upcoming event.