In this story, the bride's sister had initially offered to pay for half of her wedding as a gift to her. Considering how expensive weddings can be nowadays, this is an incredibly generous gift. However, the sister took back her offer after the bride betrayed her trust. One day, the bride casually mentioned to her sister that she had invited her ex-boyfriend to the wedding, and not only that, he was going to be a groomsman. The sister had been in a serious relationship with said ex-boyfriend for…

Birthdays and weddings are supposed to be joyful occasions to celebrate. An appreciation of life and all that it has to offer, a celebration of our past successes and our goals for the future. However, how would you respond if your loved ones decided to compare the two events, painting one as extravagant and the other as inexpensive? Would you take what was said at face value and run with it, or would you end the conversation before it even got started? The story below is an account of a confus…

Weddings are a happy occasion. Given this, how would you react if your future daughter-in-law was acting apprehensive about the nuptials when, deep down, all you're really doing is trying to meet her expectations in order to make sure that your son and his fiancée have a smooth engagement? An account of a confused future mother-in-law can be found below. The Original Poster (OP) is ecstatic that her son will soon tie the knot. However, OP's future daughter-in-law went too far when she demanded…

But are secretly mad their best friend is being stolen

A wedding is a happy occasion. It is the everlasting connection of two individuals and two families. But what would you think if, after all of your preparation and years of anticipation, your own parents issued an ultimatum in an attempt to force you to comply and allow them to select who was allowed and wasn't allowed to attend your wedding? The story that follows centers on a stressed-out soon-to-be bride who took to Reddit to discuss her conflicting feelings: should she give in to her family…

Family should come first at all times. But what would you do if your sister decided to design your wedding gown? In other words, the dress that you have been dreaming of since you were a little girl will now be in the hands of an aspiring seamstress… The story below is an account of a frustrated bride. The Original Poster (OP) tells the story of how her step-sister asked to design her wedding gown. OP was first hesitant to agree because the sister is by no means a trained wedding dress designer…

when I say 'I want what they have' about a happy couple getting married, I mean the gifts and attention

Planning a wedding takes a lot of work. Eventually, it becomes unfeasible to keep up with the extensive list of things that require immediate attention. One task that often goes unnoticed, or at the very least put off until the very last minute, is getting gifts for the bridesmaids who have devoted their time and energy to making your big day even more memorable. In the post below, a blushing soon-to-be bride asks her fellow Redditors what constitutes a meaningful bridesmaid present. Naturally,…

A courageous decision.

The cost of weddings is high. The list of providers to reserve includes caterers, wedding planners, officiants, photographers, venues, florists, jewelers, hair and makeup artists, and many more. Therefore, if you are lucky enough to have your older sister take care of almost half of the previously described tasks, do you comply with her directions or do you insist on doing things your way? What follows is the story of a sister-in-law who is completely taken aback. The Original Poster (OP) has g…

Weddings are joyous occasions. It's the bride's turn to shine and gets all she could ask for. But what happens if the bride goes overboard? Are you going to blindly obey her demands going forward, or are you going to hold your ground and call her out on her ridiculous behavior? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister-in-law. The Original Poster (OP) tells the tale of how her sister-in-law urged that she wear an awful dress to her upcoming wedding in order to keep her from attractin…

Blood ties broken.

A wedding is an occasion when two families come together. Weddings are a joyful occasion. But what happens if your very own cousin tries to steal your spotlight? The story below tells the story of the disappointed bride. The Original Poster (OP) has been preparing for her wedding for the last three years, and they have sent out save-the-dates in anticipation of the big day. OP discovers, however, that her cousin—who has been legally married for the last 15 years—has planned a vow renewal for th…

Some people firmly believe that blood is thicker than water and that family is the most important thing in the world. What happens, though, if you view your friends as family? Where do your loyalties lie? A frustrated sister recounts her experience in the story below. OP and her sister were never very close. Since childhood, OP's sister has been told she is the more attractive and successful of the two. But as soon as the girls entered high school, OP's sister got pregnant by a mysterious man.…

Being the maid of honor is not an easy job. You are the bestie of the bride! You are the one in charge of making sure everything, from the bachelorette party to the ceremony, goes perfectly. It's basically the job of the wedding planner, but you have to plan the vibes. And sometimes the actual event… For example, this MOH who lost sleep over making sure her bestie had the most dreamy wedding. After several slip-ups, she had to take the reins the day before the wedding, and boy, it was a wild ri…

A wedding commemorates the union of two individuals in the sacred bond of matrimony. Weddings also celebrate the union of two families. What would happen, though, if the families were at odds? Better yet, your prospective mother-in-law feels that you are 'stealing' her son from her... Well, the story below is an account of a frustrated bride-to-be. OP is ecstatic to be getting married to the man of her dreams. At first, everything appeared to be going smoothly, but when the monster-in-law—sorry…