Married People Are Sharing The Rudest And Most Selfish Things Their In-Laws Did At Their Weddings, And It’s So, So Messy

13. “Not my wedding, but my son’s wedding. His bride and her extended family were something else. For the rehearsal dinner (which we ended up paying over $,4000 for), the place we chose wasn’t good enough, so the bride chose another expensive place for us. Then, she announced because her aunts and uncles were ‘coming from out of state’ that they would be invited to attend the rehearsal dinner as well. This added nine extra people — yet none of our relatives, ALL of whom live out of state, were allowed to come. Then, comes wedding day: I was instructed that after I got my makeup and hair done by the bride’s stylist (which I didn’t want, but had to pay for anyway), I was to get dressed somewhere else because this was ‘a special moment between her and her mom.’ OK, I can understand that, so I got ready in a bathroom, all by myself. However, later when we got the pictures back, all her aunts were in that special area while she was getting ready.”

“Then, when my husband and I were walking down the aisle at the start of the ceremonial procession, I noticed that her extended family was sitting in the first row that we were supposed to sit in (but they had saved a seat on the end for her mom). As we approached, her one aunt said, ‘Oh, should we move down?’ I didn’t want to create a scene having nine people having to shift chairs, so we turned around and sat down in the seats, two rows back, that were reserved for them. Now, had they never been to a wedding before, I could understand that they may not realize that the first row is for the parents — BUT they were also at the dress rehearsal the night before, where we practiced THREE times, walking down the aisle, sitting in the front row, and saving a seat for the bride’s mom. Thankfully, the reception was lovely and no major drama, so the evening was relaxing. But I must admit, when they divorced a little over a year later, it was no surprise to anyone, and what a much happier life my son has now. He found a beautiful new wife, who is respectful, supportive, and loving…the way it should be.”

—61, Michigan