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Guests Furious And Threaten To Opt Out After Bride Presents Her Unconventional Wedding Ideas
Interview With Expert
Planning a wedding can be incredibly stressful. There’s so much to handle, from choosing the venue to finalizing vendors, and it’s already overwhelming on its own. Now throw in family drama and endless expectations, and things quickly spiral into chaos.
That’s exactly what happened to one couple. A woman shared how their simple decision to include pets but exclude kids sparked unexpected backlash. What they thought was a personal choice soon turned into a full-blown family feud. Keep reading to find out what really went down.
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One woman shared how her family strongly opposed the idea of having cats and dogs at her child-free wedding
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The author later explained how she plans to handle disagreements with relatives over her decision
Young couples are blending tradition with modern flair to create truly personalized weddings
Every year, an average of 2.4 million weddings take place in the U.S. That’s a staggering number of celebrations filled with love, laughter, and a whole lot of planning. Weddings are happening every single day, in every corner of the world. Some are small and intimate, while others are grand spectacles with hundreds of guests. But no matter the scale, one thing stays constant: it’s a big deal. People are investing time, emotion, and money to make the day unforgettable. And with that comes pressure from all directions.
These days, customization is everything. Couples don’t just want a wedding—they want their wedding, their way. From personalized coasters and embroidered napkins to curated playlists and themed cocktails, nothing is off limits. People are pulling out all the stops to reflect their personalities.
To dive deeper into the trend, we spoke with Raghubir Singh, a seasoned event planner. He’s the founder of “BMP Weddings” and has helped dozens of couples pull off their dream day. In his chat with Bored Panda, Singh emphasized how crucial it is to keep planning stress-free. “People want traditional weddings,” he says, “but they want to put their own spin to it.” Think a mehendi night that turns into a dance party, or a garland ceremony with a rap soundtrack. Blending old rituals with modern style is totally in.
Singh adds, “People don’t want to choose between modern and traditional anymore, they want both.” He says that a lot of his clients still value cultural elements but prefer presenting them with a twist. It’s common now to see age-old customs paired with neon lighting or global music. “They’ll keep the sangeet, but also add a karaoke machine or cocktail bar,” he laughs. The core values are still there, just wrapped in a new aesthetic. And that’s what makes it fresh every time. It’s tradition, but make it personal.
Global data also shows some fascinating contrasts in wedding preferences. Couples in Mexico (64%) and Brazil (62%) are the most likely to opt for religious ceremonies. Meanwhile, in places like the UK (18%) and Canada (24%), secular weddings dominate. These numbers reflect how couples are rewriting the rulebook. Some lean heavily on faith, and others on fun, but both are equally meaningful. And that’s the beauty of it.
“There’s a huge rise in the use of tech for wedding planning,” Singh observes. He’s noticed more couples using online tools to guide every step of their event. “Pinterest boards, Etsy shops, Instagram reels, they’ve become essential.” People are constantly saving ideas, finding vendors online, and even watching YouTube tutorials. “They’re customizing every inch of their day through digital inspiration,” he says. It makes planning more accessible and creative at the same time. And frankly, it’s changing the industry.
“I’ve seen couples get incredibly inventive with their wedding ideas,” Singh shares. “From ramen bars and DIY dessert trucks to Labubu machines, nothing surprises me now.” These aren’t just trendy gimmicks, they’re ways of expressing identity. Guests remember experiences more than centerpieces, and couples are catching on. A little whimsy goes a long way, and people are embracing that.
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Families may resist unconventional ideas, especially when they challenge long-held customs
On the décor front, Singh says classic styles still have their loyal fanbase. But there’s a clear shift toward edgier, bolder statements. Think bold color palettes, industrial vibes, and non-traditional floral arrangements. “People aren’t afraid of mixing things anymore,” he explains. “Rustic with glam? Boho with metallics? Go for it.” Weddings are becoming more of an art project than a ceremony checklist.
Singh believes the trend boils down to one thing: personality. “People want their wedding to reflect who they are as a couple,” he says. “This means custom vows, quirky signage, and music that actually means something. It’s not just about impressing guests, it’s about celebrating authenticity. It’s deeply personal, and that’s how it should be.”
For pet parents, this personalization often means including their beloved animals. “I had a groom dress his dog in a tux,” Singh recalls with a laugh. “He called him his ‘Best Dog,’ and it was adorable.” These moments aren’t just cute, they’re meaningful. Pets are family, after all, and couples want them involved in the joy. And guests usually love it, too. It brings smiles, cuddles, and tons of photos. Who wouldn’t want that?
Of course, with bold choices come bold reactions. Singh admits that not everyone supports the couple’s vision right away. “Some brides and grooms stick to their plans no matter what,” he says. “Others end up giving in to family expectations.” It’s a tricky balance, especially when emotions are high. Choosing between making your parents happy and staying true to your dream isn’t easy.
In this particular case, the couple decided to invite their pets but not the kids. Yep, they had a strict “no children” policy and didn’t back down. Some family members were furious, and drama naturally followed. So what do you think? Would you do the same, or choose a different path?
Many people online, including children, thought her decision was thoughtful
However, others felt that it could strain her relationship with her family in the long run
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Don Adams 8 months ago
Adult here- I dislike weddings more than kids do. That said, a wedding with no kids, but with cats and dogs sounds like it might be fun.
JayWantsACat 8 months ago
I'd actually want to attend a wedding like that.
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barbara Nivens 8 months ago
No kids at your wedding?!! Awesome. I know I'd much rather see the dogs and cats. And people telling you that you should invite friends kids? Let them take care of them. And your dad is making it all about him.
Binky Melnik 8 months ago
“There’s no reason for dad to be there if he can’t give the bride away”? Well, then, doesnt the same go for mom? She has no “purpose” there. Ditto the siblings, and the aunts and uncles. And the coworkers and friends. THEIR PURPOSES ARE TO SHOW SUPPORT AND LOVE FOR THE COUPLE! They needn’t DO anything but show up! What the hell is wrong with these nutjobs?!
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FreeTheUnicorn 8 months ago
A wedding is just a party hosted by a couple. Hosts set the rules, people are welcome to attend or not, but I truly don't understand how people are getting so worked up about what is essentially a p**s up.
Wild Cream 8 months ago
Exactly! Why does everyone’s wedding have to be cookie-cutter-identical? It’s just a party, let people have their own experience, it’s their life and their wedding!
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Kim Kermes 8 months ago
Last wedding I was at, the flower girl took one look at the church full of people and ran away wailing. Wedding and receptions are seriously boring for anyone under, say, 15. I suppose you could pay people to supervise children in the crying room at church, and children's activities in a room near the reception, but the parents ought to take responsibility and the expense of leaving them safely at home. Guests from out of town should get help with this from local guests with kids.
nicholas nolan 8 months ago
Point of orer: They are also seriously boring for anyone over 15.
Load More Replies... JayWantsACat 8 months ago
**standing ovation** THIS is how it's done. No arguing. No back and forth. You just shut that s**t down and/or uninvite people. No, it's not being a bride- nor groom-zilla. No children at a wedding is completely reasonable. Being mad that animals are there is weird.
Michael Largey 8 months ago
Children at a wedding makes three groups miserable - the bridal party, the guests, and the children.
Sunny Day 8 months ago
I don't think the cats will enjoy it, but kids don't enjoy weddings either. Having to sit still and be quiet, then waiting for all the drunk people to get around to cutting the cake? T*****e.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 8 months ago
I have one cat who is my Adventure Cat and is my ride or die. She loves going places and being outside. She is good with groups of people. I used to take her on vacation with me (to pet-safe places) before I got my other pets XD She's harness/leash trained and is trained to wear clothing/costumes for short periods. She'd be fine participating in a small wedding.
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Dragons Exist 8 months ago
The NTA people seem like the kinda people who think one person should put everyone else's feelings (especially when it's family) above their own, saying she should just suck it up for their sakes, which is just stupid IMO
Cronecast AtTheRisingMoon 8 months ago
Her wedding sounds awesome, she’s sending the kids gift baskets so they will be thrilled and won’t have to be in uncomfortable clothes. It all sounds like much ado about nothing until she mentioned in the comments that she’s Indian and it made more sense about her dad. She’s from a tradition oriented culture so she’s getting pushback and more power to her. I hope it went well, it sounds fun. Kids hate formal events, she isn’t upsetting them, she is upsetting people who expect her to toe some traditional line.
GlitterPanda 8 months ago (edited)
There are times when a bride says "This is MY day and I don't care what anyone thinks" when she is an absolute bridezilla...this is absolutely not one of those times. She and her husband are united, they aren't asking people to sped a ton of money or cut their hair, or travel to Fiji, or wear ridiculous outfits, or any other number of things I've seen on reddit wedding posts. The couple wants to include their pets, and have found a way to do so that won't hurt the animals. Child-free weddings are fairly common, and if someone with kids can't (or won't) get a sitter, then they don't go. Simple as that.
Joe Reaves 8 months ago
'Will the kids' feelings be hurt?' Only if someone has led them to believe they will be a part of the wedding. So if someone's kids are hurt by the decision its probably the parents' fault. The only bit of a wedding kids like (unless it's deliberately made kid friendly and they can play and run around) is the cake or sometimes the pretty dress. When my cousin got married I was a teenager and bridesmaid (hated it but loved my cousin so it was worth it) and she had the daughter of a friend as her littlest bridesmaid. I have no idea how they got her to take the dress off at the end of the day, she may have insisted on sleeping in it. It was a white princess type dress with green ribbons and fabric flowers around the bottom (the other bridesmaids were in green) and her grandmother paid for it rather than hiring it like the rest of the bridesmaids dresses because she knew the kid was going to want to wear it everywhere until she grew out of it.
ShadowKat 8 months ago
I scrolled past most of the comments and answers because: Their Wedding, Their Rules. And getting to put 'family' in their place for thinking their wishes trump the bride and groom's furry family involvement - MWAH... YES! THEY choose and chose their day; you miss out if you're so spiteful! I love this energy of "You don't get a damned say in OUR day!" As it should be!
Katharina Sei. 8 months ago
The way the OP is written, he comes across to me as a bit of a whiny illusionary a*****e. Yes it's your own wedding, but at the same time you are also celebrating an event relevant to the family, namely the official and legally binding extension of the family. And of course this also affects the children, which is why I'm always irritated by child-free weddings. But please, what kind of hellspawn must all those children be if you think that the supposedly 15-minute ceremony can't be held? You can also have fun with children at a party afterwards.
Mark Childers 8 months ago
People have the right to throw any kind of wedding they want. I've never been traditional. I think most traditions are performative and unnecessarily tedious, and weddings are great examples of that. Couples have the right to decide how their wedding will go, and no one has the right to say anything but "yes, I will be there. Congratulations."
Bridget Blackwell 8 months ago
I'm divorced now but wish we would've had a child-free wedding. I had disposable cameras on the tables (yes, this was a while ago) so people could take candid shots throughout the evening. Almost all of them were given to people's children for entertainment so the parents didn't have to watch them. Lots of pictures of the floor, the ceiling, everything BUT the memorable shots of friends and family. The money paid for all the cameras, the money paid to have them developed. A complete waste. I was so angry.
Marno C. 8 months ago
I think more bars should offer their premises as wedding venues to help some of the people who want a child-free wedding but have a lot of entitled parents in their families. It's just that extra nudge to help the thinking process along. "I know the wedding is child-free, but surely my little joy-nugget will be welcomed! Oh, except, it's being held at the Rusty Anchor and I don't really want my kid going to a bar...." Failing that, maybe tell those relatives you are thinking of booking a strip club for the ceremony?
EM 8 months ago
Anyone saying OP is out of line for not including the relatives' kids can suck a lemon. It's OP's one time getting married and it sounds like her fiance is truly supportive and understands. Fsck everyone else. Life is too short to be a doormat and valuing everyone else's wishes but your own.
Sylvia Baker 8 months ago
Oh man I would LOVE to attend a wedding like that! So cool! Congrats on the excellent taste... and day.
Otto Katz 8 months ago (edited)
I wanted an update. Dogs? Sure. Cats? She’s out of her mind. She’s going to be so concerned about what the cats are doing during the 15 minute ceremony. She’s not going to be able to concentrate on what the officiant is saying. And who will be corralling them (the cats) in front of the venue, her? The dogs? The non-existent bridesmaids? Sounding more like a rebellious teenager, and less an adult ready for marriage.
Tyke 8 months ago (edited)
Okay, first of all OP is absolutely fine and right to do whatever they want. No kids, fine - I had kids at the ceremony but not the evening party. But be wary of bashing all kids as being tiny terrorists. I know plenty who are soft and gentle and would behave themselves. However, her choice. Likewise it's her choice not to have her Dad give her away. I did - I'd been living with my now husband for years and our son was 5 at the time. However, I have a great relationship with my Dad and we both knew he wasn't "giving me away". Less than a year later he was dead. I cannot be more happy I did this with him as we got to hang out pre wedding just us, walk in together - and I have a photo of him as I walked to my husband and the pure joy on his face is an image I want to remember forever. I'm not saying OP was wrong to make their choices, but sometimes there doesn't have to be so much negative energy behind the reasons.
Motherofguineapigz 8 months ago
I wholly agree with this. However, I could not see all my piggies at a wedding. They are basically tiny toddlers - asking for a snack, running away from people, tell anyone they need snack, running under tables and chairs, demanding a snack, arguing amongst themselves, noisily demanding a snack
Eri J 8 months ago
This one being the AH to her dad. It's not sexist for a dad to walk his girl down the aisle.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 8 months ago
So you're saying that if OP does not want to be walked down the aisle by her father and "given away" by him, she should suck it up, shut up, and stuff how she feels way down deep and ignore it and do it anyway because otherwise she's an AH to her dad? Yeah, no. A good father would realize and understand if their daughter did not want to participate in the "being given away" tradition and would be accepting of it.
Load More Replies... Anony Mouse 8 months ago
Not real, but poster got attention they wanted. My cats have never met 10 people, much less 30. Why would they send gifts and candy to uninvited children? Who does that? Why would so many people beg for their children to be in a wedding party? Oh please let me but little Keighden a $200 suit hell grown out of next week. Let me have little Maddysyn’s hair professionally styled!
Lee Gilliland 8 months ago
This has disaster written prominently all over it. If you think kids don't behave, try animals. As for the treatment of her father, the less said the better. I sure hope these animals are properly trained, because they may be trained in the household but that doesn't always hold up when they are elsewhere and unused to strangers.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 8 months ago
OP said all of the animals will only be there briefly and they are familiar/know all of the guests attending.
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WonderWoman 8 months ago
Wow, BP is really digging into the dumpster looking for content!! This is from FOUR years ago. I
Carrie Laughs 8 months ago
Baby sitters aren't a rare exotic species. The wedding is where two people publicly express their commitment to marry each other. Nothing more, nothing less - who they choose as the public to witness it is up to them. It doesn't even have to be family, it can be two random strangers off the street. Tradition and cultural expectations vary across the world, but can also be completely ignored. People can make of a wedding what they wish.
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Ren Karlej 8 months ago (edited)
It stems from a very mysogonistic background - giving a woman away as property. My sister refused to have that had her wedding. If you look at the meaning, yeah, it's not great. If you only consider it as a way of having your dad spend extra special time with you at your wedding, and ignore the historical context, it's fine if thats what you want.
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Don Adams 8 months ago
Adult here- I dislike weddings more than kids do. That said, a wedding with no kids, but with cats and dogs sounds like it might be fun.
JayWantsACat 8 months ago
I'd actually want to attend a wedding like that.
Load More Replies... barbara Nivens 8 months ago
No kids at your wedding?!! Awesome. I know I'd much rather see the dogs and cats. And people telling you that you should invite friends kids? Let them take care of them. And your dad is making it all about him.
Binky Melnik 8 months ago
“There’s no reason for dad to be there if he can’t give the bride away”? Well, then, doesnt the same go for mom? She has no “purpose” there. Ditto the siblings, and the aunts and uncles. And the coworkers and friends. THEIR PURPOSES ARE TO SHOW SUPPORT AND LOVE FOR THE COUPLE! They needn’t DO anything but show up! What the hell is wrong with these nutjobs?!
Load More Replies... FreeTheUnicorn 8 months ago
A wedding is just a party hosted by a couple. Hosts set the rules, people are welcome to attend or not, but I truly don't understand how people are getting so worked up about what is essentially a p**s up.
Wild Cream 8 months ago
Exactly! Why does everyone’s wedding have to be cookie-cutter-identical? It’s just a party, let people have their own experience, it’s their life and their wedding!
Load More Replies... Kim Kermes 8 months ago
Last wedding I was at, the flower girl took one look at the church full of people and ran away wailing. Wedding and receptions are seriously boring for anyone under, say, 15. I suppose you could pay people to supervise children in the crying room at church, and children's activities in a room near the reception, but the parents ought to take responsibility and the expense of leaving them safely at home. Guests from out of town should get help with this from local guests with kids.
nicholas nolan 8 months ago
Point of orer: They are also seriously boring for anyone over 15.
Load More Replies... JayWantsACat 8 months ago
**standing ovation** THIS is how it's done. No arguing. No back and forth. You just shut that s**t down and/or uninvite people. No, it's not being a bride- nor groom-zilla. No children at a wedding is completely reasonable. Being mad that animals are there is weird.
Michael Largey 8 months ago
Children at a wedding makes three groups miserable - the bridal party, the guests, and the children.
Sunny Day 8 months ago
I don't think the cats will enjoy it, but kids don't enjoy weddings either. Having to sit still and be quiet, then waiting for all the drunk people to get around to cutting the cake? T*****e.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 8 months ago
I have one cat who is my Adventure Cat and is my ride or die. She loves going places and being outside. She is good with groups of people. I used to take her on vacation with me (to pet-safe places) before I got my other pets XD She's harness/leash trained and is trained to wear clothing/costumes for short periods. She'd be fine participating in a small wedding.
Load More Replies... Dragons Exist 8 months ago
The NTA people seem like the kinda people who think one person should put everyone else's feelings (especially when it's family) above their own, saying she should just suck it up for their sakes, which is just stupid IMO
Cronecast AtTheRisingMoon 8 months ago
Her wedding sounds awesome, she’s sending the kids gift baskets so they will be thrilled and won’t have to be in uncomfortable clothes. It all sounds like much ado about nothing until she mentioned in the comments that she’s Indian and it made more sense about her dad. She’s from a tradition oriented culture so she’s getting pushback and more power to her. I hope it went well, it sounds fun. Kids hate formal events, she isn’t upsetting them, she is upsetting people who expect her to toe some traditional line.
GlitterPanda 8 months ago (edited)
There are times when a bride says "This is MY day and I don't care what anyone thinks" when she is an absolute bridezilla...this is absolutely not one of those times. She and her husband are united, they aren't asking people to sped a ton of money or cut their hair, or travel to Fiji, or wear ridiculous outfits, or any other number of things I've seen on reddit wedding posts. The couple wants to include their pets, and have found a way to do so that won't hurt the animals. Child-free weddings are fairly common, and if someone with kids can't (or won't) get a sitter, then they don't go. Simple as that.
Joe Reaves 8 months ago
'Will the kids' feelings be hurt?' Only if someone has led them to believe they will be a part of the wedding. So if someone's kids are hurt by the decision its probably the parents' fault. The only bit of a wedding kids like (unless it's deliberately made kid friendly and they can play and run around) is the cake or sometimes the pretty dress. When my cousin got married I was a teenager and bridesmaid (hated it but loved my cousin so it was worth it) and she had the daughter of a friend as her littlest bridesmaid. I have no idea how they got her to take the dress off at the end of the day, she may have insisted on sleeping in it. It was a white princess type dress with green ribbons and fabric flowers around the bottom (the other bridesmaids were in green) and her grandmother paid for it rather than hiring it like the rest of the bridesmaids dresses because she knew the kid was going to want to wear it everywhere until she grew out of it.
ShadowKat 8 months ago
I scrolled past most of the comments and answers because: Their Wedding, Their Rules. And getting to put 'family' in their place for thinking their wishes trump the bride and groom's furry family involvement - MWAH... YES! THEY choose and chose their day; you miss out if you're so spiteful! I love this energy of "You don't get a damned say in OUR day!" As it should be!
Katharina Sei. 8 months ago
The way the OP is written, he comes across to me as a bit of a whiny illusionary a*****e. Yes it's your own wedding, but at the same time you are also celebrating an event relevant to the family, namely the official and legally binding extension of the family. And of course this also affects the children, which is why I'm always irritated by child-free weddings. But please, what kind of hellspawn must all those children be if you think that the supposedly 15-minute ceremony can't be held? You can also have fun with children at a party afterwards.
Mark Childers 8 months ago
People have the right to throw any kind of wedding they want. I've never been traditional. I think most traditions are performative and unnecessarily tedious, and weddings are great examples of that. Couples have the right to decide how their wedding will go, and no one has the right to say anything but "yes, I will be there. Congratulations."
Bridget Blackwell 8 months ago
I'm divorced now but wish we would've had a child-free wedding. I had disposable cameras on the tables (yes, this was a while ago) so people could take candid shots throughout the evening. Almost all of them were given to people's children for entertainment so the parents didn't have to watch them. Lots of pictures of the floor, the ceiling, everything BUT the memorable shots of friends and family. The money paid for all the cameras, the money paid to have them developed. A complete waste. I was so angry.
Marno C. 8 months ago
I think more bars should offer their premises as wedding venues to help some of the people who want a child-free wedding but have a lot of entitled parents in their families. It's just that extra nudge to help the thinking process along. "I know the wedding is child-free, but surely my little joy-nugget will be welcomed! Oh, except, it's being held at the Rusty Anchor and I don't really want my kid going to a bar...." Failing that, maybe tell those relatives you are thinking of booking a strip club for the ceremony?
EM 8 months ago
Anyone saying OP is out of line for not including the relatives' kids can suck a lemon. It's OP's one time getting married and it sounds like her fiance is truly supportive and understands. Fsck everyone else. Life is too short to be a doormat and valuing everyone else's wishes but your own.
Sylvia Baker 8 months ago
Oh man I would LOVE to attend a wedding like that! So cool! Congrats on the excellent taste... and day.
Otto Katz 8 months ago (edited)
I wanted an update. Dogs? Sure. Cats? She’s out of her mind. She’s going to be so concerned about what the cats are doing during the 15 minute ceremony. She’s not going to be able to concentrate on what the officiant is saying. And who will be corralling them (the cats) in front of the venue, her? The dogs? The non-existent bridesmaids? Sounding more like a rebellious teenager, and less an adult ready for marriage.
Tyke 8 months ago (edited)
Okay, first of all OP is absolutely fine and right to do whatever they want. No kids, fine - I had kids at the ceremony but not the evening party. But be wary of bashing all kids as being tiny terrorists. I know plenty who are soft and gentle and would behave themselves. However, her choice. Likewise it's her choice not to have her Dad give her away. I did - I'd been living with my now husband for years and our son was 5 at the time. However, I have a great relationship with my Dad and we both knew he wasn't "giving me away". Less than a year later he was dead. I cannot be more happy I did this with him as we got to hang out pre wedding just us, walk in together - and I have a photo of him as I walked to my husband and the pure joy on his face is an image I want to remember forever. I'm not saying OP was wrong to make their choices, but sometimes there doesn't have to be so much negative energy behind the reasons.
Motherofguineapigz 8 months ago
I wholly agree with this. However, I could not see all my piggies at a wedding. They are basically tiny toddlers - asking for a snack, running away from people, tell anyone they need snack, running under tables and chairs, demanding a snack, arguing amongst themselves, noisily demanding a snack
Eri J 8 months ago
This one being the AH to her dad. It's not sexist for a dad to walk his girl down the aisle.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 8 months ago
So you're saying that if OP does not want to be walked down the aisle by her father and "given away" by him, she should suck it up, shut up, and stuff how she feels way down deep and ignore it and do it anyway because otherwise she's an AH to her dad? Yeah, no. A good father would realize and understand if their daughter did not want to participate in the "being given away" tradition and would be accepting of it.
Load More Replies... Anony Mouse 8 months ago
Not real, but poster got attention they wanted. My cats have never met 10 people, much less 30. Why would they send gifts and candy to uninvited children? Who does that? Why would so many people beg for their children to be in a wedding party? Oh please let me but little Keighden a $200 suit hell grown out of next week. Let me have little Maddysyn’s hair professionally styled!
Lee Gilliland 8 months ago
This has disaster written prominently all over it. If you think kids don't behave, try animals. As for the treatment of her father, the less said the better. I sure hope these animals are properly trained, because they may be trained in the household but that doesn't always hold up when they are elsewhere and unused to strangers.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 8 months ago
OP said all of the animals will only be there briefly and they are familiar/know all of the guests attending.
Load More Replies... WonderWoman 8 months ago
Wow, BP is really digging into the dumpster looking for content!! This is from FOUR years ago. I
Carrie Laughs 8 months ago
Baby sitters aren't a rare exotic species. The wedding is where two people publicly express their commitment to marry each other. Nothing more, nothing less - who they choose as the public to witness it is up to them. It doesn't even have to be family, it can be two random strangers off the street. Tradition and cultural expectations vary across the world, but can also be completely ignored. People can make of a wedding what they wish.
Load More Replies... Ren Karlej 8 months ago (edited)
It stems from a very mysogonistic background - giving a woman away as property. My sister refused to have that had her wedding. If you look at the meaning, yeah, it's not great. If you only consider it as a way of having your dad spend extra special time with you at your wedding, and ignore the historical context, it's fine if thats what you want.
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