The hero of this story helped his friend in every possible way with the organization of the solemn event, but in return he received only unreasonable demands and claims. On the day of the wedding, his patience snapped. The groom’s friend revealed the whole truth about the newlyweds and promised to be with them during the divorce.
A 30-year-old resident of the United States ruined his best friend’s wedding because of resentment at the inappropriate behavior of his fiancee. He shared his story on Reddit.
When a friend announced his marriage, he asked friends to help organize the event and raise funds. The man replied that he was very limited in spending, as he had recently bought a house and was preparing to become a father by the end of the year. Nevertheless, he promised to help his friend whenever possible.
So, the hero of the story agreed to go to a bachelor party in another state and come to a rehearsal dinner, for which he rented a tuxedo. He also paid the bill for himself and his wife, although as a rule, this dinner is paid by the parents of the newlyweds.
In the US, a rehearsal dinner is usually held on the eve of the wedding for the immediate family and friends of the bride and groom. The couple is using the evening as an opportunity to thank everyone who helped prepare for the event.
The bride forbade the narrator’s wife to talk about her pregnancy so as not to divert attention from herself
In the process of preparing for the wedding, the bride of a friend began to overwhelm the man with messages clarifying the details and rules of the ceremony. The woman wrote to him daily, not taking into account the fact that he worked all day and repaired the house. At the same time, if he did not answer at least one of the messages, a friend immediately called him.
The hero of the story gave several examples of absurd demands made by a friend’s fiancee.
- The narrator’s wife was forbidden to talk about her pregnancy, so as not to divert attention from the bride. Also, the woman had to choose the style of the dress for the celebration, which would hide her belly as much as possible.
- A friend of the groom should have taken care of the seating chart and the program of the event, and after the wedding, help the newlyweds send letters of thanks to the guests. He was also charged with paying the bill for drinks at the wedding.
- In a congratulatory speech at a rehearsal dinner, it was impossible to mention anyone other than the newlyweds themselves, or tell stories about a friend that did not feature the bride.
At some point, the behavior of the friend’s bride began to annoy and anger the narrator. He tried to convince the groom to reason with his beloved, but he asked to be more loyal to her demands. According to him, a friend could take some of the burden off him before the ceremony, because he “will have to put up with the stupidity of the bride for the rest of his life anyway.” The author of the post was dissatisfied with the reaction of a friend, but calmed down a bit.
“On the day of the wedding, the bride and groom did nothing but yell at me and give orders. I went to a bar for a drink. And then the mother of the bride warns me that I can’t get drunk, since I have allegedly ruined her daughter’s important day enough. This was the last straw, ”the narrator is indignant.
Perhaps the hero of the story should have been clearer about the amount of help he was willing to provide.
As a result, he decided not to give the newlyweds a gift, and in his congratulations he reminded his friend of his phrase about the foolishness of the chosen one. He then wished the couple all the best and added that he would always be there for them, especially during their divorce.
The American asked users on the Internet whether he had really acted ugly with a friend and his wife. The opinions of the commentators were divided: some felt that the narrator should have refused the invitation to the wedding or stopped communicating with a friend after the event, while others appreciated the beautiful revenge of the man, noting that he did not have to endure the inappropriate behavior of the bride and her mother.
Perhaps the hero of the story should have been clearer about the amount of help that he is ready to take on, and better defend his boundaries when communicating with the bride. Nevertheless, he told a friend about the dissatisfaction, and it was not his fault that he did not take any action.