At this point, is there such a thing as a perfectly executed wedding? Sure, there’s the perfect wedding within the minds and aspirations of brides (and some grooms). But once the plan is put into motion, does it turn out perfect?
The answer is no (or it depends, but it’s ultimately still a no). Nothing’s perfect. And judging by the stories circulating online, it’s probably not gonna get any better any time soon.
You can see for yourself by reading on, but Reddit’s r/weddingshaming community has ample reason to believe that weddings just don’t come in the perfect variety. And that’s fine. The key here is to brace for impact and make the best of it because you can still have a blast. Also, humor helps.
#1 A Guest Filled 7 Tupperware Containers With Food From The Wedding Reception And Gave The Couple 5 USD As A Gift
#2 4 Weddings And A Cat Party
#3 Seen On Socials… I Can’t Believe How Entitled People Can Be! Sorry If Already Posted
For a little bit of context, r/weddingshaming is a dedicated subreddit that’s all about shaming wedding themes, brides and grooms, wedding parties, in-laws (and outlaws), guests, vendors, and everyone in-between.
The community is home to over 584,000 members who feel no shame in shaming that which is shame-worthy. It’s important to note that this sub isn’t for asking for advice or judgment calls, so be warned.
#4 Kid Wants To Dress Up As A Lion To Their Wedding. Also Told To Change Their Centrepieces As Kid Doesn’t Like Balloons. Kid Is Op’s Mother’s Best Friend’s Child
#5 With Friends Like These Who Needs Enemies
#6 Inviting 20 Extra People To A Wedding
Much of the subreddit’s content revolves around a number of main topics that can mostly be categorized under entitlement and family drama. Most days, it’s people disregarding certain dress code taboos, guests getting out of line, or mothers-in-law doing their thing. Other themes include alcohol, cringe, greed, and, of course, memes and satire.
#7 She Looks Absolutely Gorgeous…. Except She’s Not The Bride
#8 Selfish Guests To A Bride With Cancer
#9 The Audacity Of This Wedding Guest And Their Mum! Plan Your Own Special Moment, Cheapskates!
So, why are weddings so difficult to pull off? Same reason why there’s a law of sorts in engineering that dictates the more moving parts you have in a machine, the more likely it is to break. Sure, weddings can range from simple to over-elaborate depending on the imagination of the newlyweds-to-be. But even the basics require a lot of time, energy, and, you guessed it, money.
#10 Wow.. Just Wow
#11 “I Just Thought Your Wedding Was The Perfect Place For My Child’s Birthday Party”
#12 Motb In White! It Literally Looks Like A Double Wedding To Me
Weddings are so problematic that there’s this thing called wedding stress. Just think about it: creating guest lists, finding venues, sending invites, coordinating with vendors, managing budgets, creating your looks, organizing a wedding party, deciding on seating, planning a honeymoon and a million billion other things—can it be anything other than stressful at this point?
#13 Idk How I Would Even Respond To This
#14 What Was The Tought Process Behind This
#15 From Casual UK, An Interesting End To The Night!
Wedding stress involves a number of symptoms, everything from exhaustion to high blood pressure to irritability and depression. But they are all there to tell you to plan, stay organized, set boundaries, anticipate stressors, and, above all else, practice self-care and positivity. At the end of the (wedding) day, it’s a celebration, and you, of all people, should have fun.
#16 Bride Trusts The Wrong Friend And Is Robbed Of Her Wedding
#17 Quirky “Girl Best Friend” Ruins Wedding
#18 Lady In The Fur Stole Is The Brides Mum. She Could Have Worn Literally Any Other Colour
So, what does the average wedding look like these days? According to the National Wedding Survey that surveyed nearly 2,500 individuals in the UK in 2022, it’s a number of things.
Turns out, today’s average wedding is a $22,382 (£18,400) hit in the wallet. Consider that half(ish), i.e. 47%, of all couples decided to go over their budget, and 63% of them got financial aid from friends, family, and other funders.
#19 Wasn’t Invited But You Meant To Invite Me So I’ll Be There Anyway For Sure
#20 Poor Photographer.. That Said I’d Be Interested To See The Pictures That They Had To Capture While This All Went Down
#21 A Guest Shows Up Drunk (Maybe More) And Grinds On The Groom, Motorboats The Bride
The average wedding is between millennials aged 25 through 34, who likely got engaged in December, and were set to get married in August or September. 26% of them met on online dating apps and 3 in 5 of them bragged about their engagement on social media. A lot of these couples prompted for a first date (86%) and a cake cutting ceremony (79%), but very little went with an alcohol-free wedding (11%).
#22 No, No That’s Not The Bride
#23 That Woman On The Left Is Not The Bride
#24 Bride Asks Mil Not To Wear A White Dress, Mil Does Anyways
Their wedding includes 81 guests, 10 vendors, and a honeymoon. Speaking of which, half of them will most definitely be on the beach with a 23% chance of spending more during the honeymoon than previous generations of newlyweds.
Lastly, 1 in 10 couples never lived together before marriage, 1 in 3 were saving for their wedding (as well as house), the same number also had children before marriage, and 1 in 5 went with an eco-friendly wedding option.
#25 “Close Friend” Of The Bride Came Dressed Like This
#26 “Thank You Sooooo Much For Sharing Your Special Day With Us”
#27 Friends Wedding Photos That Will Never See The Light Of Day. She Asked Everyone Not To Wear Cream, White, Or Black. Sadly She Forgot To Mention You Also Couldn’t Wear A Wedding Dress. Sil Showed Up In A ‘Yellow’ Dress….with A Train!! Bride Is On The Left In The Bottom Photo
For context, the average wedding in the US is pricier by about 20% (i.e. $28,000). Besides that, cakes aren’t a huge priority (sub-$100 in a 3rd of all cases), and wedding trends are a bit different. The most popular one (91%) was the first dance, followed by 79% of couples color-coordinating floral arrangements and wedding colors. Another popular tradition was the flower girl and ring bearer, with nearly 2/3 of couples prompting for it.
#28 Mil In A Lovely “Taupe” Dress (She’d Be Leaving My Wedding In A Hearse)
#29 I Look Good In White, And That’s What Matters At Someone Else’s Wedding
#30 Girl I Rarely Speak To Anymore Asks If She’s Invited To Our Wedding. After Telling Her That She Isn’t She Tells Me I Should Rethink Marrying My Fiancé
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#31 Wedding Guests, Please Don’t Do This. It’s Not Funny, And Putting “Just Kidding” Doesn’t Make It Better
#32 Step-Mother Of The Groom
#33 My Sister Is Getting Married.. This Is The Dress One Of Her Bridesmaids Bought
#34 Went To A Wedding And The Mil Wore This… Would You Be Okay With It?
#35 I Just Think The Whole “Marriage Is A Trap” Thing Is Tacky And Not Funny
