A Utah bride had a unique vision for her wedding day – to get married in a picturesque canyon near her home. However, what was meant to be an affordable and memorable wedding ended up causing tension between her and her guests. The bride, who was 23 years old at the time, shared her story on a popular Reddit etiquette forum.
The woman explained that she had chosen a beautiful piece of state park land for her wedding, but it required an entrance fee. Despite their efforts to work with park rangers and pay for the attendees in advance, they were unsuccessful. In order to cover the cost, they decided to include a canyon fee of $10 on their invitations.
Unfortunately, the invited guests were less than thrilled about the idea of paying to attend a wedding. The bride’s sister called her and expressed her anger, calling her a cheapskate and suggesting that there were plenty of canyons without a fee. Undeterred, the bride defended her decision, stating that she simply wanted to have her dream wedding in that specific location.
To make matters worse, the bride also asked her guests to bring their own camping chairs to the wedding. This added inconvenience further annoyed those who were invited. The bride explained that she wanted to have a low-cost event with only a few close family members and friends. She admitted that they should have been more creative, but they had already sent out the invitations.
While many people found the bride’s choices to be foolish, the real criticism came from the fact that she invited only 20 people but openly shared her registry list with her entire social following in hopes of receiving gifts. This led to comments from critics questioning whether the $10 entry fee, the requirement to bring chairs, or being excluded from the wedding altogether was worse.
Facing backlash for her unconventional approach, the bride went on the defensive. She insisted that her decisions had nothing to do with money but were instead about the logistics of the event. She pleaded with people to stop making assumptions about her relationship and the success or failure of her marriage.
In the end, this Utah bride’s attempt to have a unique and affordable wedding day caused tension and criticism among her guests. While her intentions may have been well-meaning, it’s clear that her choices were not well-received by those she invited. It serves as a reminder that when planning a wedding, it’s important to consider the comfort and expectations of your guests while still staying true to your vision.
