June 21st 2024.
The bride had made a decision that not everyone was happy about. As is the norm, alcohol is a crucial element in most weddings, whether it's to toast the newlyweds or to give everyone a little liquid courage before hitting the dancefloor to jam out to some Abba. However, for this particular bride, alcohol was not something she was looking forward to on her big day. Coming from a family with a history of alcoholism, she was uncomfortable with the idea of being surrounded by heavily intoxicated guests. In order to prevent any rowdy behavior from ruining her special moment with her soon-to-be-husband, she had implemented some strict measures.
In a post on Reddit's Am I The A**hole thread, the anonymous bride-to-be shared her plan: instead of having an open bar, they would be using a drink ticket-like system. This way, they could customize how alcohol was handled at their reception, and the venue had even suggested it as a common practice. However, after sending out the invitations that outlined the rules around alcohol consumption, she was surprised to be labeled a "bridezilla" by some of her family and friends.
She explained, "I've been called a lot of rude things after family and friends received their cards. My fiancé has also faced some backlash, but not as much as me. The most common insult being 'bridezilla'. I even had an uncle reach out and call me an a**hole for trying to 'spoil the fun of a wedding reception'." The negative response from her loved ones had left her feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what to do.
But it wasn't just her family and friends who took issue with the alcohol restrictions. Redditors also had their opinions, with some calling her an "a**hole" for their strict rules. User jrm1102 even commented, "Your ticket plan went from moderately novel to aggressively controlling the more you explained it. Are you going to have security tackle Aunt Joan if she gets out of her chair with a glass of chard in her hand?" Another user, IrrelevantManatee, added, "It's totally okay to not have an open bar at a wedding. Even limiting consumption is kind of okay. But forcing people to drink it sitting at their assigned table?! That's over-controlling. It just seems like you want your guests to jump through hoops for no good reason other than just because you can, because you're the bride."
While the general consensus was that the bride was taking things too far with her alcohol rules, wedding industry experts have shared their own horror stories of drunken guests causing havoc at weddings. Beckie Melvin, who has organized hundreds of ceremonies, has seen it all. She shared stories of physical fights and even brides and grooms getting too drunk and causing chaos. "Drunkenness - beyond being giggly and a bit daft - is becoming more common," she said. "As a professional, I see too much of it. I try to shield my couples from seeing guests getting rowdy, but when it's the couple themselves, it's difficult. It makes my life and my staff's lives difficult because we want everyone to have a good time, but when safety is compromised, our fun jobs suddenly take on a whole new level of responsibility!"
So, while alcohol may be a fun addition to any wedding, it's important to be responsible and mindful of others. After all, no one wants their special day to be remembered for all the wrong reasons. And as always, if you have a story to share, don't hesitate to reach out by emailing us.
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