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Monster-In-Law Ruins Bride’s Dress By Trying It On, Refuses To Replace It
A woman adjusting the back of a wedding dress as another woman helps lace it up in a softly lit room.
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Monster-In-Law Ruins Bride’s Dress By Trying It On, Refuses To Replace It

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We’ve all heard stories about wedding drama, the kind that makes you do a double take and wonder if it’s real life or a soap opera. From awkward seating arrangements to cake disasters, weddings seem to come bundled with a sprinkle of chaos. But sometimes, the drama goes beyond minor squabbles and turns into something genuinely jaw-dropping.

Take this for example: a bride-to-be shared how her fiancé took her wedding dress to his mom, who, along with his sister, secretly tried it on. The result? A stretched, broken-zippered, now-unwearable dress. Keep reading to see how people online responded and what this bride plans to do next. 

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    Choosing the perfect wedding dress is often a time-consuming and deeply emotional journey for any bride

    Image credits: nikolast1 / Envato (not the actual photo)

    One bride-to-be shared her frustration after discovering her mother-in-law and sister-in-law had tried on her dress, leaving it stretched and damaged

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    Image credits: Pressmaster / Envato (not the actual photo)

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    Many brides-to-be dream of wearing a custom, one-of-a-kind dress that reflects their unique style

    Before the big day, couples juggle a million little (and big) tasks. From locking in venues and photographers to deciding on flower arrangements, the checklist feels endless. While some errands are pure stress—hello, seating charts—others are genuinely joyful. For many brides, one of the most magical parts is choosing the perfect wedding dress. It’s not just a dress, it’s an emotional, symbolic part of the journey. And let’s be honest, there’s nothing like that “this is the one” moment.

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    Finding the perfect dress can take weeks or even months. Brides go on countless shopping trips, from one boutique to another, trying on dresses until something just clicks. There are fittings, alterations, and emotional tears along the way. It’s a whole experience, often shared with moms, sisters, or best friends. 

    To understand what goes into creating these dream dresses, we spoke with Reema Kothari of PKIN Luxury Clothing, a boutique in Jaipur known for its global acclaim. Reema shared, “In India, bridal wear is sacred. Women come to us with a vision, and we help make it real.” For her, every gown is a deeply personal expression, and nothing is too elaborate or simple when it comes to someone’s big day.

    “Brides usually come in months ahead,” Reema added. “Most want a custom piece, they want every inch to feel like them.” That could mean a dramatic train, hand embroidery, or just a unique neckline. There’s no limit to creativity. For designers like Reema, making a bride’s vision come alive is both a challenge and an honor.

    Color is another major decision. “Traditionally, red and pink are popular,” Reema explained. “But now, many brides come asking for pastels or even greys and blues.” Matching dyes to the bride’s dream shade can be tricky but satisfying. Some want a minimalist look; others want sparkle from head to toe. 

    “Once the dress is decided,” she says, “the rest falls into place.” Brides begin to choose jewelry, veils, and accessories based on the main outfit. There’s a theme, a palette, and a personal touch in every layer. 

    And shoes? Yes, they matter. “Some brides want comfort, others want style, and some want both,” Reema laughs. She’s had clients bring in heels from Paris and sandals from local artisans. Every bride has her priorities. “At the end of the day,” she adds, “it’s about how she feels walking down that aisle.”

    Every bride deserves to feel special and celebrated in a dress that’s truly her own on her big day

    Reema firmly believes that every bride deserves to feel like royalty. “This isn’t just a day,” she says. “It’s her day.” And that means no shortcuts, no compromises. Her boutique doesn’t just sell dresses, they craft experiences. Because for many women, the wedding dress is the one outfit that will live in family photo albums and memories forever.

    Whether it’s a traditional red lehenga or a modern pastel gown, what matters is that the bride feels empowered and beautiful. Reema’s passion for bridal fashion is rooted in this belief that no matter the style or budget, each woman deserves her dream look. And in her own words, “Designing that moment is a joy like no other.”

    In this particular case, it seems like the bride-to-be went through the joyful, emotional process of finding a dress she truly loved—only to have it ruined by her future mother-in-law and sister-in-law. Do you think her anger is justified? Would you still go ahead with the wedding or take a step back to reassess the dynamics at play? What would you do if someone disrespected your personal space like that during such a meaningful time? Let us know your thoughts!

    People online weren’t just furious with the in-laws, they also called out the fiancé for betraying the bride’s trust

    However, amidst all the support, one commenter accused the bride of overreacting and labeled her a “bridezilla”

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    Nikita Manot

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    Nikita Manot

    Writer, BoredPanda staff

    Nikita's knack for storytelling and creativity has led her into the world of writing. With a robust foundation in business studies, she crafts compelling narratives by seamlessly blending analytical insight with imaginative expression. At Bored Panda, she embarks on an exhilarating quest to explore diverse topics, fueled by curiosity and passion. During her leisure time, she savors life's simple pleasures, such as gardening, cooking homemade meals and hosting gatherings for loved ones.

    What do you think ?
    Sue Ellen
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    First, take her to small claims court. Second, dump the fiancé.

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    Paul Rabit
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think the MIL wrote the lone YTA comment lol

    Ellen Townsend
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Since the OP wrote this 4 years ago, BP, could you reach out and see if she will tell us how things have gone since then?

    Boo
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Checked on reddit and the OP's account was suspended.

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    Sparkle
    Community Member
    9 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do people that understand how fabric works how seams work how straps work you can ruin a dress you can.stretch it too much and It cant just fixed. The seams may be stretched out too much and the zippers broken and the straps are screwed up. Straps are not a simple fix!

    BrownEyedPanda
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Which may well be the very reasons FMIL and FSIL tried on the dress to begin with. Sabotage, pure and simple.

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    Fellfromthemoon
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If OP called the wedding off, I bet the almost MIL opened a bottle of champagne.

    Julia Cargile
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tell your fiance thanks for the memories and leave.

    G Bono
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She still isn’t blaming the fiancé. While OP did say he was horrible, she immediately went back to blaming his mother. Why didn’t OP go off about the sister, who also tried on the dress? OP should also stop thinking of them as a MIL and SIL until they are in fact related.

    barbara Nivens
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At the very least postpone the wedding and go to couples therapy. If he refuses and can't see/admit that what he did was wrong dump him. And sell the ring to get your dress money back. Give it away, making sure that they know the extent of the damage. IF therapy works and you stay with him he needs to get your money back. And elope. Let mommy dearest be the last to know.

    Sparkle
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know if eloping would solve the problem. Yes it would solve the immediate problem but not the long-term problem which is the mother-in-law. She would continue to pull stunts like this and her son seems so wrapped up in doing what mommy wants he will not support the wife

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    Sarah Kathrin Matsoukis
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sell the dress and some of his precious belongings until you got your money back and dump him.

    Sparkle
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sell the dress, sell the ring and lose the extra weight called his family!

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    Southie
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't usually like it when people suggest to break up but this time I think this might be the hill to die on. run, run ruh as fast as you can. Fiance is a momma's boy..you will always play 2nd fiddle. It will only get worse. Especially if she wins this one. Thank your lucky stars you are finding out before the wedding.

    Vinnie
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe the mom and sister should advertise themselves as body doubles for brides big and small. "...will try on your wedding gown to see if it fits all body types".

    Robin Roper
    Community Member
    9 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know this is an old story but hope OP broke off the engagement and took them all to small claims court. PS - Even in the dress had not been damaged, I would never be married in a dress my potential MIL and SIL tried on.

    marcelo D.
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    god the future husband is an AH and 100% the reason they are gonna divorce, and we'll see post on the style of "my husband doesn't listen to me and disrecpect me for his mom, AITA ?"

    Crystalwitch60
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    YTA TROLL DO ONE ! ur that inhuman mil i take it !! OP RUN FAST wish we had an update , id love to know what happened in the end , please tell us op x cos that family are dispicable , and your life with all of them will be miserable x

    A B
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Leave the dress with the fiance and let him marry his mom

    MonsterMum
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really don't believe this. I'm sure the majority of Reddit post like this, are made up.

    Vinnie
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    MonsterMum - truth in advertising? ;)

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    Sue Ellen
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    First, take her to small claims court. Second, dump the fiancé.

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    Paul Rabit
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think the MIL wrote the lone YTA comment lol

    Ellen Townsend
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Since the OP wrote this 4 years ago, BP, could you reach out and see if she will tell us how things have gone since then?

    Boo
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Checked on reddit and the OP's account was suspended.

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    Sparkle
    Community Member
    9 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do people that understand how fabric works how seams work how straps work you can ruin a dress you can.stretch it too much and It cant just fixed. The seams may be stretched out too much and the zippers broken and the straps are screwed up. Straps are not a simple fix!

    BrownEyedPanda
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Which may well be the very reasons FMIL and FSIL tried on the dress to begin with. Sabotage, pure and simple.

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    Fellfromthemoon
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If OP called the wedding off, I bet the almost MIL opened a bottle of champagne.

    Julia Cargile
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tell your fiance thanks for the memories and leave.

    G Bono
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She still isn’t blaming the fiancé. While OP did say he was horrible, she immediately went back to blaming his mother. Why didn’t OP go off about the sister, who also tried on the dress? OP should also stop thinking of them as a MIL and SIL until they are in fact related.

    barbara Nivens
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At the very least postpone the wedding and go to couples therapy. If he refuses and can't see/admit that what he did was wrong dump him. And sell the ring to get your dress money back. Give it away, making sure that they know the extent of the damage. IF therapy works and you stay with him he needs to get your money back. And elope. Let mommy dearest be the last to know.

    Sparkle
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know if eloping would solve the problem. Yes it would solve the immediate problem but not the long-term problem which is the mother-in-law. She would continue to pull stunts like this and her son seems so wrapped up in doing what mommy wants he will not support the wife

    Load More Replies...
    Sarah Kathrin Matsoukis
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sell the dress and some of his precious belongings until you got your money back and dump him.

    Sparkle
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sell the dress, sell the ring and lose the extra weight called his family!

    Load More Replies...
    Southie
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't usually like it when people suggest to break up but this time I think this might be the hill to die on. run, run ruh as fast as you can. Fiance is a momma's boy..you will always play 2nd fiddle. It will only get worse. Especially if she wins this one. Thank your lucky stars you are finding out before the wedding.

    Vinnie
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe the mom and sister should advertise themselves as body doubles for brides big and small. "...will try on your wedding gown to see if it fits all body types".

    Robin Roper
    Community Member
    9 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know this is an old story but hope OP broke off the engagement and took them all to small claims court. PS - Even in the dress had not been damaged, I would never be married in a dress my potential MIL and SIL tried on.

    marcelo D.
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    god the future husband is an AH and 100% the reason they are gonna divorce, and we'll see post on the style of "my husband doesn't listen to me and disrecpect me for his mom, AITA ?"

    Crystalwitch60
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    YTA TROLL DO ONE ! ur that inhuman mil i take it !! OP RUN FAST wish we had an update , id love to know what happened in the end , please tell us op x cos that family are dispicable , and your life with all of them will be miserable x

    A B
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Leave the dress with the fiance and let him marry his mom

    MonsterMum
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really don't believe this. I'm sure the majority of Reddit post like this, are made up.

    Vinnie
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    MonsterMum - truth in advertising? ;)

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