Reddit user u/Frosty-Resort-4163 sparked an interesting discussion on r/weddingshaming. They invited everyone to share their spiciest stories about horrible wedding guests who caused unnecessary headaches for everyone else. Scroll down to hear what they had to say!
We reached out to the author behind the viral thread, redditor u/Frosty-Resort-4163. She was kind enough to share her perspective on wedding stress and handling drama-obsessed guests. You’ll find Bored Panda’s full interview with the OP below.
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“Also, couples often spend so much time, effort, and money planning their once-in-lifetime event that it’s kind of unfathomable when guests can’t follow basic common courtesies. As a wedding guest, you’re not asked for much," she emphasized.
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We were interested in getting the redditor’s take on how best to handle guests who step out of line, whether it’s best to ignore the entire situation or to tackle it head-first. In her opinion, it’s best to focus on enjoying the celebration.
“As the bride, it’s easy and wise to avoid confrontation. Honestly, you’re way too busy and swept up in the moment to even notice a lot of what’s happening around you,” u/Frosty-Resort-4163 shared with Bored Panda.
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“If someone is extremely out of line, leave it to your closest friends and family, who’ll be happy to step in, like my one tipsy friend who handled the ‘woman-in-white,’” the OP said, referring to the personal stories she shared when she made the original thread.
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“Breathe. Force yourself to take mental breaks. Try to stay off of social media if it gets to you—comparison is the thief of joy, especially when scrolling through extravagant weddings with seemingly limitless budgets,” the author had some practical advice for couples who feel overwhelmed with the entire thing.
Meanwhile, the OP urged marrying couples to try not to hold the guests to the same standards that they hold themselves to. “Whenever you’re gathering people together, someone’s bound to be a bit messy. In the grand scheme of things, someone is bound to be rude or oblivious, but these stories just add to the memorability of the event.”
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For example, your best man, best woman, or maid of honor can step in on your behalf and settle the guest down. Similarly, if you have a wedding organizer on hand, they can also anticipate any potential problems and head them off before they become major disasters. The stronger your network of supporters, the bigger your safety net!
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The staff might get the decor slightly wrong. There might be a problem with the appetizers. Or some of your guests might have three tipples too much and embarrass themselves on the dance floor. What matters isn’t whether or not these unpleasant surprises happen or not, but it’s how you react to them.
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Of course, this is applicable in other areas of anyone’s life, too, not just to weddings. It’s all about cultivating a mindset centered around gratitude and abundance, not cynicism and scarcity. Given enough time, you might even tell everyone about the hilarious(ly awful) things that happened on your Big Day to amuse them.
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To put it bluntly, you want to avoid inviting people who are likely to cause a ton of drama and outrage. If someone has a history of derailing events and wants the spotlight to be on them (and them alone!), it might be worth not sending them an invite. You have to be candid. Weigh whether someone has more of a positive or negative influence on your life.
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The truth is that we love attending weddings, dear Pandas. They’re so much fun! However, no large-scale event is immune from at least a little bit of drama or some guests misbehaving. We’d love to hear your own stories about the most bizarre and horrible guests you’ve personally witnessed at weddings. If you have a moment, feel free to drop by the comment section to share your thoughts!
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