Here’s what they had to share:
1.
Seems normal, right?
Well…this tactless person had designated three gift options for each invitee.
Then I simply did not show up after throwing off that headcount.
I gave the gift of pettiness instead.
Girl, bye."
vibrantorc46
2.
“My girlfriend’s son and fiance are expecting us to pay for their photographer.
They found one for five hours, and they would only charge us $2,500.
They believe that we should be able to afford it easily because I make ‘good money.’
Reality is going to hit them hard real soon.”
evilminion33
3.
She was upset but eventually calmed down and said okay."
At the Aria, they were all splitting a suite.
We lived in Philadelphia.
They havent spoken since."
morgandemkey
4.
“This on top of normal wedding costs like bridesmaid dresses, alterations, travel, gifts, etc.
All of this just to have the wedding look like a boring 2012 Pinterest board.”
Anonymous
5.
I was asked by a friend from grad school to be her bridesmaid.
After clarifying what that entailed, I accepted.
After that, I started receiving messages from her maid of honor and childhood best friend.
Suddenly the bachelorette party became a destination event.
“And then she proceeded to blame her maid of honor and childhood best friend for their personal debt.
I don’t do ultimatums.”
I later found out from some other guests that they made you pay for anything you ate.
“My mom had a high school best friend who was getting married on March 5, 2022.
My mom was invited to be a bridesmaid.
The months leading up to the wedding were crazy.
But she and the other bridesmaids didnt say anything.
It was all smooth sailing until three weeks before the wedding.
The bride asked all bridesmaids to send her a picture of how they planned to come to the wedding.
“My mom had just recently cut her hair short and didnt have enough hair to get the style.
The bride sent her links for wigs that were way too expensive.
It wouldnt have been a problem if my mom hadnt already paid for so much.
My mom and two other bridesmaids told the bride that they could not get that hairstyle.
She ended up uninviting them and cutting them off, my mom included.
So now my mom has a $1,800 dress in her closet that she never wore.”
“I’m attending an upcoming wedding of a childhood friend.
They put a QR code on the invite.
I thought it was for RSVP or something.
I got tired of scrolling and gave up around the $500 mark.”
“They wanted me to pay for a hotel room in their wedding block.
I live in the city where theyre getting married.
“A family member expected me to take photos for her wedding.
I am not a professional photographer; I mostly take photos of my own family occasionally.
In addition, she expected me to edit the photos.
She mentioned having professional photographer friends but wanted them to enjoy the wedding as guests.
I believe karma will catch up to her.”
13.And lastly, “Serial bridesmaid here.
You don’t get a free vacation just for getting engaged, girl.
Bridesmaids can take turns buying the bride a drink, and that should be it.
Also, there’s the issue of unpaid labor.
I’m tempted to start charging for my services.”
