A woman's unacceptable behavior on her friend's wedding day resulted in her being forced to watch the events from the car.

Luckily, the bride was understanding and didn't mind that her best friend was a little late to the wedding. It's important to be on time for certain things, like flights, weddings, and funerals. But sometimes, life happens and things out of our control can delay us. This was the case for one woman who found herself running late to her best friend's wedding.

TikTok user Aqsa, known as @SincerelyAqsa, shared her experience of arriving ten minutes late to the ceremony. In a 40-second video, she explained that she and her husband had a newborn who was sick, causing them to be late. The couple had to watch the ceremony from their car, which was parked outside the outdoor venue in Middleburg, Virginia.

Aqsa made sure to congratulate the bride, writing, "So, so happy and excited for you. Please don't kill me for being late." She also clarified in a comment that they stayed in the car to avoid causing any disruptions.

While the bride was understanding, some viewers were not impressed with Aqsa's tardiness. One commenter wrote, "It's really not that hard to be on time though, especially for an occasion like this." Another questioned why they didn't plan ahead, saying, "You had how many months to prepare??? Just don't be late."

As a wedding planner, Kelsey Jackson shared her perspective, saying, "It's so crazy to me how many people are late to weddings. I know life happens, but it's so awkward. There are always a few late guests trying to sneak in."

To help those who struggle with being on time, Sarah Romain, a consumer champion from the appointment booking app Late Space, shared five tips. These include planning the night before, overestimating time needed, accounting for transition activities, and adapting your schedule.

Aqsa responded to some of the negative comments, explaining that her daughter had thrown up on the way to the wedding, even though they had planned two hours ahead. They chose to stay in the car to avoid disturbing the family or the bride's entrance.

While some commenters were still unsympathetic, others defended Aqsa's decision to wait in the car. One person said it was "respectful," while another shared their own experience of a guest walking down the aisle during the groomsmen's entrances.

Ultimately, life happens and it's important to be understanding and flexible. The most important thing is that the bride and groom had a beautiful wedding and were surrounded by loved ones, even if one of them happened to be watching from a car.

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