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Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bride and Groom Charge Their Wedding Guests for Water at Sweltering Hot Outdoor Wedding
A guest, who shared the story on Reddit, said they were "drowning in my own sweat" after sitting in the sun for the ceremonyNEED TO KNOW A bride and groom charged their wedding guests for water at their wedding, which was held outdoors on a hot and humid day One of their guests, who shared the story on Reddit, said they were "drowning in my own sweat" after sitting in the sun for the ceremony The guest also griped that they got sick from the buffet food at the receptionA bride and groom tied the knot in an outdoor ceremony on a sweltering hot day — and their thirsty guests were forced to pay for their own water. One of the guests detailed what they described as the "disaster of a wedding" in a post on Reddit's "Wedding Shaming" forum. They wrote that the event was "a mess" from "start to not-even-finish" because they ultimately ended up bailing and leaving early. "It was an outdoor wedding on a humid 95° and sunny afternoon (thought it was indoor because I looked up the venue)," the OP (original poster) wrote, describing how guests — who were given little information about the event setup — differed in their approaches to dressing for the occasion. "People were in shorts, tees, and slip-ons, and others were in floor-length gowns. One lady was in a full white dress," they noted. After sitting in the sun for the ceremony, the OP said they were "drowning in my own sweat" by the time the cocktail hour began. "All I want is water," they recalled. However, when it was the OP's turn in line at the bar, they were disappointed — and taken aback — to discover that there were "no free beverages — not even water." The bar staff said a water would cost $2 — and only cash would be accepted. Things went from bad to worse during the dinner when the OP went up to the buffet and saw that the food was "homemade" and attracting flies. "There's flies ALL OVER the food. Seriously, all up in the food," the Redditor claimed. "I take the smallest amount possible to be polite. I was so hungry and desperate that I did take a few bites. Within hours, I was creating jobs for local plumbers," they continued, seeming to imply they got sick after eating the buffet food. As for the dessert, the OP said guests were left to eat it without plates, forks or napkins because the buffet equipment had been cleared. "So I watched as people walked around holding dessert in their hands," they wrote. The unfortunate series of events culminated during the speeches, when the groom got into a fight with a relative that "got taken to the lawn," according to the OP. Needless to say, the OP took that occasion to "slip out" and go home. "I truly don't feel like this was real life. Like this had to be a practical joke, right??" they concluded their post, adding, "I may politely decline invitations I have no information about moving forward." In the comments, many readers were shocked by the OP's story, particularly the lack of free water. "Yikes. I'm glad no one got dehydrated and passed out or worse. I'm both glad and amazed," one person wrote. Another wrote, "How could they subject their guests to an outdoor wedding in the heat & humidity & not provide any free water? There should've been beverage dispensers placed throughout the venue so nobody would have to wait in line for a drink of water." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. "I don't care how small your budget is, those are details that should not have been overlooked," the same commenter continued. "People could've gotten heat stroke or food poisoning. I wouldn't want that to be the memory of my wedding day." Attempting to make light of the OP's bleak wedding experience, another reader joked, "This wasn't a wedding. It was a survival challenge." Read the original article on People Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bride Asks Guests to Wear Neutrals to Her Wedding Then Complains It Looks Like Everyone Is 'Dressed for a Funeral'
After explicitly asking her guests to wear neutral colors to her wedding, a bride was allegedly "annoyed" that everyone followed her dress code so well On Reddit, a guest explained that the bride wanted a neutral backdrop so that her flowers could take center stage, but the reality left her feeling like everyone was attending a funeral After the wedding was done, the bride was reportedly feeling "annoyed" about how well people listened to her rules, sparking a conversation amongst the Redditors about who was in the wrongA bride got exactly what she asked for on her wedding day, but she wasn't thrilled with the outcome. Taking to Reddit's Wedding Drama forum, a wedding guest revealed that they were asked to wear neutral colors while attending a coworker's wedding. They were then surprised to learn that the bride was "annoyed" by the fact that everyone followed her dress code. "It was a lovely event, outdoor ceremony, simple decorations, and honestly, a very chill vibe overall. But there was a weird bit of tension that started before the wedding even happened, and came to a head at the reception," the Redditor explained, adding that the bride had asked for people to "wear neutral tones, think beige, cream, soft gray, taupe, or dusty rose" for her big day. Her reasoning? According to the invitation, it was to "Let the flowers bring the color." The attendee and "most of the other guests" respected the request and showed up in a sea of soft, neutral tones. "But at the reception, during her toast, the bride jokingly said, I thought you guys would surprise me with a few pops of color, but I guess everyone really listened," the poster wrote, saying that the joke was met with "an awkward laugh." They noted that the bride was "genuinely disappointed" and that she later told a friend that the guests looked like they were "dressed for a funeral." Her response left some of the attendees concerned that they had misunderstood the request. But upon checking the invitation, they confirmed that the request was quite clear. "She didn't say optional neutrals, she asked for them," the attendee wrote. They continued, writing, "Now some mutual are saying she's annoyed at how seriously everyone took it, and that she wanted more vibrancy in the photos. Personally, I think if you want a specific look, you have to own it, not get passive-aggressive when people do what you ask." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. In the replies to the post, many people agreed that the bride's response was unexpected and unwarranted. "I don't clearly remember what our 125 wedding guests wore and frankly never gave it a thought," one Redditor wrote. "Dictating what you want your guests to wear to your wedding is obnoxious enough; this behavior takes it to a whole new level." Another agreed, writing, "I know people wore clothes and nobody wore a bridal gown to our wedding!" They continued, writing, "An acquaintance got married a couple years back and requested that everyone wear all black which is obnoxious in itself but if she'd then thrown a fit bc everyone was dressed for a funeral I woulda straight up left lol. Don't ask for something and get mad when you receive it!" "How dare the guests do as she instructs them to do!!!!!" another person joked, adding, "I suspect she is one of those d----- if you do, d----- if you don't types. Complaining if some guests showed up colorful." "Seems she was always going to find a way to be disappointed in the people attending her wedding. Which is sad, narcissistic and blamey," someone else noted. While many people agreed that the bride's frustration wasn't fair or aimed in the appropriate direction, one Redditor explained that they sympathized with her. "I actually feel a bit for the bride, she probably imagined a certain aesthetic and thought it would look elegant. It's sad that the reality didn't match her vision, but I don't think it was about control, just a misjudgment of how the vibe would actually feel in practice," they wrote. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bridezilla bans water bottles from outdoor wedding over aesthetic concerns — in 102 degree heat: ‘Idiot'
Till death from dehydration do us part? A bridezilla with a death grip on her wedding day 'aesthetic' is getting roasted online after a Reddit post revealed she banned water bottles at her outdoor summer nuptials — because they clashed with the vibe. It was the big moment of her Pinterest dreams — and her guests' sweaty nightmares. Temperatures hit a scorching 102°F, but the bride reportedly refused to allow plastic or reusable bottles at the ceremony, leaving guests to bake in the sun with nothing but cucumber-mint spritzers served in dainty glasses better suited for Instagram than hydration. 'She apparently thought water bottles in photos would ruin the vibe,' the post, uploaded to r/weddingshaming on July 2 claimed — and yes, someone almost passed out during the vows. Dubbed 'The Thirst Games' by the person who made the post, the painfully curated ceremony prioritized a specific aesthetic over pulse rates. Guests, dressed in sweat-soaked linen and sunstroke-level blush tones, were reportedly left begging for basic hydration. The Redditor set the scene, writing, 'The bride was super into minimalist Pinterest vibes, everything was beige, blush, and white. Like, painfully curated. No loud colors, no mismatched chairs, even the waiters had to wear off-white. It honestly looked like a lifestyle photoshoot, until you realized it was 102°F outside and we were all sweating through our linen outfits.' There was a single hydration station 'after the ceremony,' the Redditor continued, 'tucked in a corner with a staff member pouring chilled water into dainty glasses one at a time. The line was insane.' One elderly guest had to be helped inside with signs of heat exhaustion. The groom's mother dared to take out a Hydro Flask — and was swiftly reprimanded by a horrified bride who 'actually gasped' and sent someone to put it away. (Guess stainless steel isn't 'on-theme.') Commenters in the thread were quick to drag the desert-chic debacle. 'Banning water bottles wouldn't even cross my mind, not because it's unreasonable, but because who the f—k even thinks of that,' one wrote. Another added, 'OMG she's lucky she didn't invite me and get treated to the aesthetic of a guest lying down on the ground with her feet propped up on a chair, while other guests run around calling emergency services.' Someone else came up with a potential fix for the idea of plastic bottles plaguing the bridezilla, writing, 'Glass water bottles. They don't mess with the color scheme. They're in like half of the still life's ever painted. It's such an obvious solution for her stupid manufactured, self imposed problem and yet she almost killed her husband's aunt instead.' An additional user agreed, 'Bride was an idiot for not providing a pretty refillable water bottle to every guests as part of the aesthetic… plus it doubles as a favor.' And if you think this is as unreasonable and out of touch as bridezillas can get, think again. As The Post previously reported, one bold bride-to-be sparked online outrage after asking wedding guests to cough up $500 each for accommodations — after claiming it was all covered. According to one peeved Redditor, invitees were originally told they only needed to handle their flights. But just two months before the big day, a surprise bill landed in their inboxes. If that weren't enough, the couple also launched five separate GoFundMe pages for their honeymoon, each with a $10,000 goal. One guest crunched the numbers and realized the couple would actually profit off the venue — charging guests more than the estate rental even costs. The grifty newlyweds are part of a growing trend of cash-hungry couples turning their 'I do' into an 'I invoice.' Weddings aren't cheap — and with the average American 'I do' topping $26K, many cash-strapped couples are now slapping guests with a cover charge just to get in the door.
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Vogue
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
Wear and Rewear! 30+ Gorgeous Wedding Guest Dresses on Sale Right Now
It's officially wedding season—and if you've RSVP'd yes to one (or many!) joyous nuptials over the next few months, the best wedding guest dresses on sale are here to save the day. Regardless of the dress codes you're working with, whether that be an elegant, black tie affair, a simple garden setting, or a cocktail event in the city, we've scoured the best sales happening right now, to bring together an edit of beyond fabulous, wedding guest dresses—all with major markdowns. Vogue's List of Best Wedding Guest Dresses on Sale For the forever minimalist, look no further than slinky, slip-inspired dresses from Toteme and Matteau, up to half off, or a classic, black gown from Khaite or Proenza Schouler—which can go from city celebrations to a destination ceremony in a heartbeat. Maximalists will enjoy embellished evening dresses from Tory Burch, La DoubleJ, and Staud for those fanciful, cocktail fêtes where you certainly want to make a statement—these are packed with plenty of sparkle and shine, fitting for dancing the night away. Those searching for trend-forward styles might find something to their liking with A.L.C. or Victoria Beckham's draped dresses, or even a butter yellow find from for a versatile, affordable option. And since summer is upon us, having a roster of frothy floral numbers on hand, from Vogue editor-favorites like Bernadette, Agua by Agua Bendita, or La DoubleJ, will surely fit the mood of that dreamy, outdoor venue or rustic estate. A word to the wise: These gorgeous dresses are sure to go quickly, so don't wait to proceed to checkout. Go ahead, start shopping for all the best wedding guest dresses on sale, right now, before your size and favorites are sold out. Trust us—your picture-perfect wedding guest looks will be sorted in no time.
