It’s one thing to want the perfect day but your guests should enjoy themselves too. Couples getting married can expect a gift from guests, but is that all that they should demand? When Seyi was invited to her friend’s destination wedding, she was pretty excited. However, she never could have imagined how far her friend would go with the demands she had for her guests. Read about how Seyi's friend took things to the extreme.
The Wedding of the Year
Seyi was delighted to receive an invite to her good friend’s wedding, particularly when she saw it was going to be held in Romania. The couple requested that their guests stay at a particular hotel to make everything run smoothly. It was pretty expensive and the guests would have to foot the bill themselves.
Seyi thought that was part and parcel of a destination wedding but the couple also specified that they would only accept cash gifts.
Preparations
Seyi had been invited to bring a plus one and even though she had no partner, she thought it might be fun to bring a friend. She could also split the hotel costs as the room was exorbitant.
The invitation specified that the guests look fancy so the two girls went shopping to find the perfect wedding outfit for their Romanian trip. Then packing was underway, they picked up their Euros and set off on their journey.
Anticipation
The two girls boarded the plane, excited about attending a summer wedding. They were abuzz with chatter, looking forward to the food, the wine, the music. Seyi knew some of the other guests so she was looking forward to having fun with them in a new place. She also thought it would be lovely toasting her friend’s happy ever after.
They gazed down on the beautiful countryside of Romania as they descended in the summer sun. The weather forecast was perfect and Seyi told her friend the story of how her friends met and what had happened to make them such a perfect union. It all just seemed like a dream trip.
Picturesque Taxi Ride
Seyi and her friend had flown to Cluj, Romania, which was in the Transylvania region. Both were surprised by how stunning the scenery was on arrival. They didn’t have much time to explore though as they had to meet the strict check-in conditions for their hotel. They managed to hail a taxi that agreed to take them to their desired destination.
They passed through gloriously green fields and rustic farmhouses before reaching a quaint village where the nuptials would be held. The village contained several beautiful and historic-looking buildings but none was more impressive than the church where the ceremony would take place. Seyi was blown away by how attractive the place was.
Local Amenities
Seyi and her friend were delighted when they received a personalized gift bag on check-in. How pretty! It seemed like a thoughtful gift. Seyi didn’t really mind how much she had forked out for this wedding but she thought it was a lovely touch from the couple, who obviously knew how much their guests had to spend to join them for the wedding.
The wedding party set off to explore the little village, by way of some local pubs. Everyone was drinking and having fun. Seyi and her friend were happy to join in and buy their round, but they quickly realized that they hadn’t brought quite enough cash. After food and drinks on the plane and the taxi ride, they needed to replenish their funds. There was only one problem - the village didn’t seem to have any ATM’s, a fact that the locals confirmed. Seyi knew that the couple wanted cash only, so she couldn’t even write a check for the wedding gift. She’d pay on a card for everything else, but she has to send their wedding gift when she got home. If she’d known how it would end, she might have felt differently.
A Delightful Day
The day dawned with birds singing in the gorgeous Romanian countryside. The girls got ready, putting on make-up and doing their hair for the wedding. They got to church on time for a wedding ceremony that made them well up. Afterward, Seyi caught the bouquet! This was probably one of the best wedding weekends ever!
They sat down to a lovely meal where the wine and conversation flowed. The speeches went by without a hitch and then the bar opened for service. Everyone got on the dance floor with a superb DJ spinning the tunes. People were showing each other dance moves, getting into the spirit, and generally having a great time. The bride and groom really knew how to throw a good party.
An Unexpected Request
As the party started to wind down and everyone had a drink for the road, the guests noticed that the bride’s family were walking around handing out envelopes. They seemed to be checking names. Seyi received hers and thought it looked like “church envelopes” where people make their donations.
This puzzled her for a moment and then she recalled that the couple had requested cash only instead of receiving any gifts. That was one thing, but sending a team to collect was a little on the pushy side, she thought.
The True Purpose of the Gift Bag
Seyi and her friend began to feel a little uneasy, as they remembered that they hadn’t much cash between them and hadn’t gotten to an ATM. Seyi had always planned to send some money when she returned home, so she felt a little on the spot. They decided to just put together what they had, keeping some back for their taxi back to the airport, and they’d send some more when they got home.
They had around 25 Euros so they popped it in an envelope and left it on the table. Then they were handed their personalized gift bags and it all began to feel very strange indeed. They were asked to put their envelopes into the gift bag. Seyi had been quite keen to keep her bag but she handed it over nonetheless. What were they going to do with a gift bag with her name on it? She’d had a few drinks but knew she had the red-eye to catch so she handed it over and said her goodbyes.
Rush to the Airport
Seyi hoped to grab some sleep before their flight back. She set the alarm and put her head on the pillow. It seemed like only seconds later that she woke, realizing that she had slept right through the alarm and would have to rush to make their 4.00 am flight. Why did budget airlines fly at this ungodly hour? They dashed about, throwing their stuff into bags then grabbed a taxi and asked him to step on it to the airport in Cluj.
They rushed through the small airport, just about making their flight. However, the steward refused to let them bring their bags on board so they had to pay extra to check them. Both girls drifted off to sleep, shattered by the long night. When they landed, Seyi had to go straight back to work to deal with an emergency. “Oh well,” she thought, “the price you pay for a great weekend.”
The First Email
Seyi was delighted to find that there was fresh coffee when she reached the office. She slid into her chair at work, nursing a cup, and opened her inbox. She was surprised to see an email from the newly-wed bride pop up. My goodness, she’d been busy! Hadn’t the wedding only ended a few hours ago? Surely she should be in the arms of her groom?
Seyi smiled as she opened the email. It was pretty nice of her friend to have thank-you emails ready to be sent out, probably in case she forgot. She was always so organized. Still, Seyi thought, it could have waited a day or two, the newlyweds should be enjoying the romance of this time. Seyi had never heard of anyone receiving a thank you before the honeymoon ended. This one hadn’t even begun!
Shock
Seyi was thinking of the blast they’d had over the few days and how sad it was to return to rainy London. She opened the email, reading the first few lines with a smile: “Hi Seyi, how are you doing? Did you enjoy our wedding and the time spent in Cluj? Did your friend enjoy it, too?” She was mentally preparing a reply to compliment her friend on how beautiful she looked like a bride and what a celebration everyone had.
She took a sip of her coffee but it caught in her throat as she read on. She nearly choked when she realized what her friend was saying. What? THIS is what she spent her wedding night doing?
Pay for a Good Time
“You seemed to enjoy plenty but this was not reflected in your contribution to our wedding costs,” the bride had written. She basically gave Seyi a telling off for her small contribution in the envelope. The bride said that 25 Euros from Seyi and her friend didn’t even remotely cover the cost of the food, drink, and gift bags.
Seyi was shocked. She’d spent a fortune on flights, taxi fare and very expensive accommodation at a hotel that her friend had specified, in order to join the happy couple for their wedding. She had full intentions of sending on more money as a wedding present but clearly hadn’t been given the chance. And, Seyi realized that the couple must have stayed up their whole wedding night going through each bag and envelope adding up how much money they received. How miserable!
Adding Insult
The bride basically attacked Seyi for being tight as she went on. She said that most of the guests at the wedding had contributed around 100 Euros per person. She didn’t stop there but said that really 75 Euros was about the minimum acceptable amount as that is how much it had cost per head.
Seyi hadn’t realized how much it might cost them, but surely that was their choice rather than foisting the cost on guests? She had never experienced this before. Her friend added more insult to injury by apologizing for not explaining the cash gift request better, saying she thought it was “clear from the beginning,”.
A Second Opinion
Although they were barely back on British soil, Seyi shot the friend who had traveled with her a message about it. She forwarded on the email to see what her friend had to say about it. Her friend was totally stunned. She made the point that they had forked out quite a lot of money on flights and accommodation to be at the wedding. Who invited people to a wedding and asked them to pay? They were being treated like they had not paid their bill at a restaurant.
The bride had not been the least bit subtle - she had added her bank details to the end of the letter. She said that Seyi and her friend should transfer at least 125 Euros to cover the costs of the food and drink at the wedding weekend. She also noted that she had deducted the 25 Euros they’d given already. This was absolutely stupefying to the two girls. How rude!
Advance Prep
Seyi noticed the time that she had received the message - it was 10.40 am in the morning. This wasn’t an email that was simply dashed off, it had been carefully written. Seyi began to wonder if this email had actually been written in advance. Had the bride prepared a draft in case she didn’t receive the required amount from her guests? Her opinion of the bride started to go downhill pretty quickly.
This was just insulting, to everyone at the wedding. Everyone had forked out a sizable amount - they didn’t deserve to be billed at the end. Also, Seyi was planning to spend more money on the couple as a present, but that was to spend on something they wanted. She didn’t like the way this was being handled, and she hadn’t been given a chance to send anymore. She had simply run out of cash on the day - perhaps the bride should have informed them that there were no ATM’s nearby!
All a Trap
Seyi and her friend exchanged several messages during that day. They came to another realization later on - that the beautiful gift bag they had appreciated had actually been far more sinister than they ever thought. The bags were personalized so the couple knew who had put each amount into the envelope. They were tracking what each person had given!
By this point, Seyi’s blood was boiling. The bride hadn’t even given her a chance. If she had waited a few days, she would have received a generous donation from Seyi. However, now, Seyi wasn’t prepared to give her anything. The bride was paying a price for her rudeness and Seyi wanted to let her know about it.
Not My Friend
Seyi states that she dumped that girl like a hot potato. She didn’t want to be friends with any “debt collector”. She didn’t send her any money and in fact, she sent an email request to the bride asking for her €25 back. She explained that she didn’t like being treated like a customer in a sales transaction, particularly one she hadn’t signed up for. The whole thing had put a dampener on her memories of the wedding. Would she be asked to pay as she caught the bouquet too?
Seyi’s guest thought differently. She said that they’d made an investment in that marriage and the couple had to make good on it. They can’t ever split up as that would make it a very bad investment! So, now they have shares in their happiness.
Obsessed With Money
Eventually, both Seyi and her friend felt sorry for the couple. If they were thinking so hard about money, they obviously weren’t enjoying the moment. Surely they could have had a smaller celebration and cherished their love, rather than try to bill their own guests?
It explained why the bride had been so tense before the wedding, but she had brought it on herself. Hopefully, the couple had taken the lesson, which was that they shouldn’t book something they can’t afford. Also, maybe they should reconsider what friendship means.
Social Media Feedback
Seyi has made her story public, in the hope that other brides-to-be will realize that they can ruin friendships with their crazy behavior. On social media, one user asked Seyi if she has forgiven her friend and can laugh about it now. Seyi said no, why would she bother? If her friend (the bride) thought that contributions are made in cash only, then she didn’t need her well-meaning wishes for birthdays, holidays, and especially not anniversaries!
Many people agree with Seyi. One person advised her to send a bill back to the bride, listing every single item that Seyi had to purchase in order to attend the wedding - from her dress to the short-notice flights to the overpriced accommodation. Others shared their own horror stories about greedy brides they knew.
Let Down and Bankrupt
Even the guys chipped in with their comments. One told the story of how his sister had been asked to be the maid-of-honor for one of her oldest friends. Delighted to take her up on the offer, she didn’t realize just how much the wedding would cost her.
Her so-called friend made her pay for everything, from her dress to her shoes to her accommodation. She used all her savings and had to take out a bank loan to cover costs. After the wedding had ended, the blushing bride wasn’t shy about telling her maid of honor that she was disgusted her maid of honor didn’t even buy her a gift. Seyi accepted that this tale was worse. Another friendship that would never be repaired.
A Life Lesson?
Seyi said she removed both the bride and groom from her Facebook as soon as she’d downloaded some of the pictures and made friends with some other guests. Apparently, they are still together and have had a child.
Seyi doesn’t know if they broke even for their wedding and she doesn’t really care. She believes there’s a big takeaway in all of this. The bride was tense and didn’t even spend her wedding night just enjoying her newlywed status. There’s no need to make unnecessary demands of everyone, as it pleases no one in the end.
Next up, read about what happened when this groom's ex arrived at his wedding.
Next up, read about what happened when this groom's ex arrived at his wedding.
An Uninvited Guest Shows up and Humiliates the Bride
A wedding is usually a day filled with love, happiness, and celebration. It’s a time for family and friends to come together to witness the lifelong commitment a couple makes to each other. Some weddings are low-key affairs, while others are flamboyant, expensive, and extremely lavish.
But very few are as dramatic as the one that took place the day that Richard married his true love. There was no way he could have predicted the events that would make his wedding both a viral sensation and a major embarrassment that he may never live down.
Richard's Past Choices Had Been Questionable - Would His Parents Approve?
Richard was born and raised in Mexico and he dreamed of becoming a husband and a father. And much to Richard's relief, his parents were delighted with his choice of a future wife. Some of his previous girlfriends hadn’t received their seal of approval, and his parents never held back with their feelings. They wanted him to be patient until he found the woman he wished to spend the rest of his life with. He respected their wisdom and advice and was the first to admit that he had made some mistakes in the past when it came to dating.
They were overjoyed when Richard proposed to his girlfriend several months later and she said yes without hesitation. Their engagement was joyous and both families were delighted with the union. The couple didn’t want to wait too long to exchange vows as they were eager to begin married life as soon as possible. The wedding planning began in earnest, both parties blissfully unaware of the impending drama.
All Seemed to Be Going Smoothly
The wedding date was set and the invitations were sent out. They wanted a small wedding and chose a simple venue. The excitement grew as the day came closer. Richard was convinced he was marrying the girl of his dreams, or rather that's what he portrayed on the outside.
He was aware that some of his past relationships had been controversial. Some of them had been short-term flings, while others had been more serious. As with any failed relationship, there is always an element of animosity or negativity but eventually, life goes on for both parties. Richard was keen to focus on the future and being the best husband he could be.
Would the Past Come Back to Haunt This Happy Couple?
Richard was the first to admit that he had a few skeletons in his closet but he had chosen not to share all the details regarding his ex-girlfriends with his fiancée.
All that mattered to him was their life together as husband and wife. Likewise, he didn’t ask too many questions about her prior boyfriends. They were a couple that was firmly looking towards the future and past lovers were not a topic for in-depth discussion.
The Bride and Her Mother Thought Richard Was a Good Guy
Richard's bride was counting down the days until she was set to exchange vows with her fiancé. She had found the perfect dress and was preparing for the big day with excitement in her heart, without a clue about what she was in store for.
Her mother was ecstatic and beamed with pride whenever she spoke about her daughter getting married. She felt that Richard was a good man who would take care of her precious daughter. Everyone in the wedding party was delighted for the happy couple and was buzzing about the forthcoming celebration of love...well, almost everybody.
The Groom Was Unaware of the Imminent Drama
Finally, the day of the wedding arrived and the bride and groom started to prepare for the ceremony. As is tradition, Richard would not see his bride until she walked down the aisle and he started to get butterflies in his stomach as the minutes ticked by. He wanted everything to be perfect.
He put on his suit and ensured he was looking his best for his wife-to-be. He was fortunate to have a trusted best man to keep him calm and get him to the venue in Mexico City on time. Nerves were setting in but they were ones of excitement. But he had no clue what lay in store for him as he arrived at the wedding venue.
As the Bride Enters the Room, Richard Finds It Hard to Breathe
Most of the wedding party had already gathered in the small hall as Richard waited for his fiancée to walk towards him in her wedding dress, clutching her flower bouquet and holding her father’s arm. When she finally came into view, his heart skipped a beat and he couldn't breathe properly – she was a vision in white and he felt like the luckiest man in the world.
Richard beamed with pride as she took her place next to him and the priest began to conduct the ceremony. Several of the wedding guests took their phones out to video some of the magical moments, but none of them could have foreseen that their recordings would go viral for an unexpected reason.
Would Anyone Object to This Marriage?
Everything was going smoothly until the priest asked if anyone in the room had any objections to the couple getting married. As with most weddings, there is always some nervous tension and a few sniggers at this moment. The brief pause felt like hours to Richard.
Luckily, no one raised their hand or voice and the priest gave a little grin before continuing. He had been in this position many times before and could always feel the energy of the room change at this point in the proceedings. He moved on to the all-important vows and turned to Richard with a look of seriousness as he reiterated the sacredness of marriage vows.
Disaster Was Minutes Away
Without a hitch or stumble, Richard recited his vows to his beautiful fiancée and slid the wedding band onto her finger. In turn, she gazed into Richard’s eyes as she vowed to love him and be his wife until death separated them. Wedding guests in the room were grinning from ear to ear, unaware of the chaos that was about to occur.
The priest turned to the couple and joyfully confirmed that they were now officially husband and wife. He told Richard that he may now kiss the bride – the ecstatic groom duly followed the instruction, with tears of happiness rolling down his cheeks.
Someone Had Other Plans
The congregation clapped and cheered for the newlyweds and many continued to film the joyous moments. It had been a beautiful ceremony and the guests could now look forward to toasting the happy couple and partying late into the night Everyone felt over the moon for the new couple.
But one particular person in Mexico City was not thrilled about the nuptials at all. They didn’t have an invitation to the festivities – not that that was going to stop them from doing what they were about to do.
The First Dance Would Be Anything But Romantic
Once friends and family had congratulated the happy couple, it was time for them to take to the dancefloor to have their first dance as husband and wife. They had chosen a specific song that had a special place in their hearts and they had been looking forward to this moment for months.
Richard held tightly around his bride’s waist as the first notes of the tune rang out. He gazed into her eyes and his heart swelled with love and happiness. But they were not going to be given the chance to dance to the entire song. Someone had other plans.
An Uninvited Guest Storms in
As Richard and his wife enjoyed the first few seconds of their first dance, they became aware of someone screaming and yelling. As the person’s voice grew louder, they turned to see who was disrupting this very special moment. Richard was horrified to see who had entered the room.
Marching past most of the other guests was an extremely angry woman. She was focusing solely on Richard and was making a beeline straight for him. She was seething and her voice filled the hall, but most of her words could not be heard clearly as her emotions took over.
Screams Ring Out as the Scorned Woman Continues Her Rant
Her shrieks were deafening, and despite some men trying to hold her back, her rage was propelling her forward, giving her strength she never knew she had. At the top of her lungs she declared, “Richard, you cannot get married!” There were audible gasps around the room and no one was more shocked than his wife of a few minutes. She looked to Richard for answers but he simply stood there aghast at what he was witnessing.
Richard was dumbfounded as he was confronted by an ex-girlfriend. She grew increasingly hysterical and it was obvious that she felt that he had married the wrong woman. The drama showed no sign of stopping and the cameras kept rolling.
What Would Richard Do?
Many of this woman’s words were incoherent but her yelling and shrieking filled the hall. She was adamant that she should have been the one in the wedding dress today and she wanted everyone to know that, especially Richard and his new wife.
The groom was lost for words and lovingly tried to protect his wife from the deranged woman that had disrupted what should have been the happiest day of their lives. He was furious, upset, embarrassed, and desperate to get his ex-girlfriend out of the hall.
She Launches Towards the Bride
Over and over again, the distraught woman called out to Richard saying that he couldn’t get married and that she loved him. Richard was in complete shock that his ex-girlfriend was ruining his wedding day. He had no idea how she even knew the date and venue, or how she had managed to gain entry to the hall. He wanted the ground to open up and swallow him whole.
This headstrong woman broke free from the grip of several of the guests and rushed towards the shocked bride. Her arms were flailing and she lashed out, trying to strike her. Her rage had turned from Richard to the woman who had just married him.
The Two Women Clash
The unnamed woman was pushed away by Richard and he called out for someone to get her out of the hall. Several members of the family had already called security and they swooped in to stop the bride from being attacked by the physically and verbally abusive ex.
With the emotional woman now firmly in the grip of the burly security guards, she was escorted towards the door. But she never stopped her adamant instruction to Richard that he shouldn’t have married this woman. The uninvited guest wanted everyone to know how much she loved him. In under a minute, the wedding had turned from a fairytale into a fiasco and no-one knew what to do.
All Eyes Turn to Richard
As the woman’s defiant cries rang out from outside the hall, Richard turned to his bride to see if she was okay. He could see how upset she was, and how unimpressed her family was at the horror that had just taken place.
They were furious that Richard’s messy love life had ruined everything and they blamed him for the drama and upset he had caused. Many of the guests had filmed the entire event and it was only a matter of time before it was uploaded onto the Internet, where it quickly went viral.
As the Video Is Watched by Thousands, Some Claim to Know the Facts
While not much is known about the complicated love triangle, many people have commented on some of the clips that were uploaded onto YouTube, claiming to know the truth behind the outburst. If what was written is to be believed, Richard hadn’t been truthful about his ex-girlfriend being totally out of the picture.
In her mind, they were still an item or in the process of working out their problems and getting back together. She was flabbergasted when she had found out that he was due to marry someone else. She was determined to stop it from happening, but she’d arrived too late.
Had the Groom Been Lying All Along?
One man on YouTube by the name of Ciro Vazquez wrote that the groom was still in a relationship with the uninvited guest and another wrote that Richard had been unfaithful to his fiancée while they'd been dating, when he had proposed and when they had exchanged vows.
It seems that no one was taking Richard’s side in this soap opera-like drama and he was being painted as a cheater and a liar. After the catastrophic events of the wedding day, many believe that his new wife shouldn’t trust him at all. Of course, only Richard knows the entire truth and the rest is just hearsay for now.
What Now for the Newlyweds?
Whatever the truth, one thing is for certain – Richard certainly had a lot of explaining to do to his new wife. He already had a lot of making up to do within one hour of becoming her husband. He also owed his in-laws an explanation as to why another woman had tried to stop the wedding. They had taken Richard into their hearts and were ready to welcome him into their family but now they felt let down and betrayed.
Their first instinct was to protect their beloved daughter from a man who had just promised to be faithful to her forevermore. Now it looks as though Richard won’t be eagerly embraced as their new son-in-law for the foreseeable future. The party in Mexico City eventually continued after the crazed woman was evicted from the property, but despite the food, alcohol, and dancing, there was only one topic on everyone’s lips.
A Similar Case - But This Went One Step Further
This certainly wasn’t the first time that another woman had tried to disrupt a wedding. In China recently, a bride-to-be was dismayed to see another woman in a wedding dress storm into the room, demanding that the groom marry her instead. She fell to her knees and begged him to choose her instead. She grabbed hold of him but he tried to shake her off and console his stunned bride.
Sadly, it didn’t end well for any of them, as the groom’s furious bride-to-be stormed off before the ceremony could be concluded. The other woman was left sitting on the floor begging forgiveness and the groom had to deal with the shame and humiliation.
What Does the Future Hold for Richard and His Dismayed Wife?
In these modern times, there is always someone filming it on his or her camera phone, so, unfortunately, it's difficult to keep such events a secret from the rest of the world. Richard is probably still groveling to his new wife, and sadly many other examples of similar wedding drama prove that this will not be the last time this happens to a couple.
Love can be joyous but it can also be cruel, emotional, and incredibly dramatic. No further information has been released by anyone who attended the wedding in Mexico City, so we can only hope that there was a happy ending for this bride and groom, despite the disastrous start.