I was disinvited from a wedding after spending $1K on flights — was the bride in the wrong?

I was disinvited from a wedding after spending K on flights — was the bride in the wrong?

I now pronounce you disinvited. A Redditor, who goes by @Powerful-Lettuce-999, posted online that she was disinvited from her friend’s wedding after paying over $1,000 for her flight to Asia. The user shared her unfortunate scenario on Aug. 25, detailing the disheartening feeling when she found out she could no longer attend the bride’s celebration. … Read more

Bride and groom’s ‘incredibly stupid idea’ for budget wedding outrages guests

Bride and groom’s ‘incredibly stupid idea’ for budget wedding outrages guests

Weddings are expensive affairs and one budget-busting couple have decided to save money on a reception asking their guests to join them after dinner at a nightclub. A friend of the groom who was not a fan of this “incredibly stupid idea” took to Reddit to share her frustration. “My husband has a friend who … Read more

Brides are burying raw sausages in the ground before saying ‘I do’ — here’s the bizarre reason why

Brides are burying raw sausages in the ground before saying ‘I do’ — here’s the bizarre reason why

They’re hoping for the best, but preparing for the wurst.  A long, spherical hunk of meat isn’t necessarily on a bride-to-be’s mind the night before her nuptials.  But these superstitious soon-to-weds depend on a weirdly specific piece of protein to produce the picture-perfect atmosphere on their big days.  Meg, a wedding content creator, went viral after … Read more

Exclusive | We treated each other to an ‘earlymoon’ before getting married — it was the perfect cure for wedding stress

Exclusive | We treated each other to an ‘earlymoon’ before getting married — it was the perfect cure for wedding stress

Amber Dangerfield was over the moon about her mid-July wedding.  However, the chaos of orchestrating the $100,000 fête — overseeing vendors, deciding on décor and gently reminding invitees to RSVP — quickly brought the blushing bride and her hubby-to-be, Christopher, back down to earth.  But rather than letting stress get the best of them, the … Read more

Red carpet royal core? Nancy Meyers goes Wyoming? Party dress codes are out of control

Red carpet royal core? Nancy Meyers goes Wyoming? Party dress codes are out of control

Megan Scruggs had a specific vision for her May wedding in Bristol, Rhode Island: a “Met Gala” dress code  “I wanted my wedding to be really unique, and I hadn’t heard anybody use this phrase before for a dress code,” Scruggs, 29, told The Post. “I wanted people to know that going all out was … Read more

Are you suffering from post-wedding anxiety? Experts explain why nuptial nightmares persist after your big day

Are you suffering from post-wedding anxiety? Experts explain why nuptial nightmares persist after your big day

You’ve heard of pre-wedding jitters, but what about post-nuptial nightmares? During what was supposed to be a blissful honeymoon, newlywed Sierra Livermore was still fraught with anxiety, experiencing dreams where she relived the stress of wedding planning. “Everyone was fighting with each other, and everything that could go wrong was going wrong,” the 24-year-old recalled of her … Read more

I was delighted to receive a wedding invitation — then the couple asked for my debit card number

I was delighted to receive a wedding invitation — then the couple asked for my debit card number

Wait — cover charges at weddings are a thing now? One allegedly brazen bride-to-be left tongues wagging after a nonplussed nuptial invitee shared the news they’d been asked for their debit card details during the ‘invasive’ online RSVP process. The ridiculous request went viral after the grossed out guest sought help better understanding the situation by … Read more

This is how much the average American wedding costs in 2024 — plus the insane cost of being a bridesmaid

This is how much the average American wedding costs in 2024 — plus the insane cost of being a bridesmaid

Members of the wedding party are saying “I do,” too — to some eye-watering expenses. New research shows that the cost of being in a wedding party has now blown out to more than $2000 on average. According to Coupon Birds, a bridesmaid or groomsman can expect to fork out $1,676 to attend a bachelorette … Read more

I’m an astrologer — these are the best and worst times to get married

I’m an astrologer — these are the best and worst times to get married

Summer is in full swing, and with it comes wedding season — cue the scent of self-tanner on white satin, wilted magnolia blooms, cupcake towers, open bars and extortionate catering bills. As astrology can help you pick a partner, a sex toy, a sandwich, a college major, an ice cream cone and a vacation destination, so … Read more

Bride issues viral warning after post office wedding invite snag

Bride issues viral warning after post office wedding invite snag

A blushing bride turned beet red after discovering she’d committed a postal faux pas while mailing out invitations. Tennessee bride-to-be Lindsay Adkison just wanted to add a special touch to the envelopes, choosing ornate wax seals, without realizing that specialty postage is required, which would ruin her all-white aesthetic. “Did you know that these wax … Read more

I accidentally consumed 1,000 calories — by licking envelopes for my wedding invitations

I accidentally consumed 1,000 calories — by licking envelopes for my wedding invitations

Wedding planning’s got her licked.  Before getting all dressed in white, most brides become extremely calorie-conscious, fretting over the nutritional facts of every meal in an effort to cut svelte frames while walking down the aisle.  But one nearly-wed nearly lapped up a scary amount in excess cals while sealing off invites to her nuptials.  Williams … Read more

Town forbids rowdy, raunchy bachelor and bachelorette parties — and violators face a hefty fine

Town forbids rowdy, raunchy bachelor and bachelorette parties — and violators face a hefty fine

Rowdy best men and maids of honor might want to think twice before booking this spot. Locals in this popular bachelor and bachelorette trip destination are officially fed up with the wild antics of those celebrating their final days before getting hitched. The town of Platja d’Aro, a coastal town about 60 miles northeast of … Read more

Bride blasted over $10 fee to attend her wedding — and you had to bring your own chair: ‘Rather go to a wedding at McDonald’s’

Bride blasted over  fee to attend her wedding — and you had to bring your own chair: ‘Rather go to a wedding at McDonald’s’

She can kick rocks. A creative Utah bride wanted to get hitched in a scenic canyon near her home — but what was meant to be an affordable and memorable wedding day wound up causing a rift between her and her guests. Sharing on a popular Reddit etiquette forum, the then 23-year-old user Double_Ad6415 explained … Read more

Florida mom gets married while in labor — then gives birth hours later

Florida mom gets married while in labor — then gives birth hours later

It was a labor of love. A Florida mother put the “contract” in “contractions” after tying the knot while in labor — before giving birth several hours later. “I never heard of anyone getting married in a hospital before we did,” Brianna Cerezo told Orlando’s Fox 35 of her accelerated shotgun wedding. The wedding ceremony … Read more

Reading wedding vows privately or during the ceremony: Which is more preferred?

Reading wedding vows privately or during the ceremony: Which is more preferred?

If you’ve decided you want to write your own personalized vows for your wedding, there are a few different ways you can share them with your partner. There is no right or wrong way to share your vows, and this isn’t going to look the same at every wedding. Talk through the options with your partner to … Read more

We used ChatGPT as our wedding planner — it saved us $5,000

We used ChatGPT as our wedding planner — it saved us ,000

Perhaps their vows should read, “AI do.” Maria Cortese’s jaw dropped after receiving a $5,000 rate from a New York wedding planner. The penny-wise Poughkeepsie, New York native feared the inflated fee would blow the $34,000 budget she and fiancé Ryan had set for their August 2024 nuptials.  Cortese handed over the reins of her … Read more

My husband’s groomsman gave us the most disgusting wedding gift — everyone’s laughing but I’m in shock

My husband’s groomsman gave us the most disgusting wedding gift — everyone’s laughing but I’m in shock

Dude literally nailed it. A pair of newlyweds received a nauseous-making wedding gift from a revenge-seeking pal they wished they could send back — and now they’re sharing their disgusting plight on social media. “I wish this was a joke. This is the grossest wedding ‘gift’ I could even fathom and it’s on my kitchen table,” … Read more

8 spring 2024 bridal dress trends for warm-weather weddings

8 spring 2024 bridal dress trends for warm-weather weddings

The affianced and married among us know that planning a wedding is all about celebrating love in the company of friends and family. But it’s also about the dress. As top bridal brands unveil their spring collections, we’ve rounded up seven stand-out labels to shop — whether you’re searching for a gorgeous wedding gown, a … Read more

Ex-bride turned marketer creates ‘missed RSVP’ cards for wedding guests who don’t respond by deadline

Ex-bride turned marketer creates ‘missed RSVP’ cards for wedding guests who don’t respond by deadline

A former bride is holding wedding guests accountable for proper etiquette with a recent move — one that’s come with some scrutiny.   Nishma Mistry was a bride 14 years ago, but today she’s a marketing manager for an online bridal community.  The 39-year-old recently decided to draft a statement for brides and grooms to use when … Read more

Wedding guest upstages bride with risqué ‘nude’ dress: ‘Main character syndrome’

Wedding guest upstages bride with risqué ‘nude’ dress: ‘Main character syndrome’

This gaudy guest is making a case for wedding dress codes. A bride was outshined on her big day by a wedding guest who was supposed to make her the main attraction for her beach destination wedding. The wedding guest wore a nude dress with over sized flowers. Reddit An anonymous Reddit user shared a … Read more