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You can't please everyone. Especially the Internet.

There's a subreddit called r/WeddingShaming and as the name suggests, it's a place where people trash everything from brides and grooms, in-laws and outlaws to venues and menus as well as decor and Uncle Bob's armpit odor.

Of course, it's not all out of spite. Some posts that get a ton of attention are funny and lighthearted. Like the one where a bride shows off her mom's dress, a white gown, way fancier than her own (12,000 upvotes).

But as you might've already noticed in Bored Panda's earlier piece on the subreddit, it's the juicy stuff that gets its 189,000 members riled up. So continue scrolling and join the judging team: upvote the pics that deserve criticism or tell us in the comments if they should be rehabilitated.

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Shaming These Awful Parents, While The Siblings Rock

Shaming These Awful Parents, While The Siblings Rock

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An engaged couple makes a lot of big decisions about their special day that not only impact them but also their guests; while they want to stay true to their own desires, they also have to consider what their guests might enjoy. After all, everyone's a part of the ride. "Financial worries are usually forefront for most couples," wedding planner Lisa Burton told Bored Panda.

"The worry is they can't afford the wedding day they want and might have to compromise too much. With the couple's expectations being so high, they worry the reality won't live up to the dream."

#2

This Is A Whole New Level Of Bridezilla

This Is A Whole New Level Of Bridezilla

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Bride Claims “No Masks Allowed” At Her Wedding

Bride Claims “No Masks Allowed” At Her Wedding

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Burton, who has over 14 years of experience throwing weddings abroad, said another worry for her destination wedding couples is that the expectations of the guests — who have spent money flying across the world to attend their wedding — will not be met. "There's a lot of pressure to provide the 'perfect' wedding experience. I try to reassure them that guests are on holiday first and foremost so they are in a more carefree state of mind. Most, if not all guests will not have attended a wedding abroad before, and certainly not at the same venue so they have nothing to compare it to. Even if your day is perfectly simple and intimate they’ll still be experiencing something they’ve never experienced before. This usually helps to calm the bride and groom."

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The Audacity Of This Wedding Guest And Their Mum! Plan Your Own Special Moment, Cheapskates!

The Audacity Of This Wedding Guest And Their Mum! Plan Your Own Special Moment, Cheapskates!

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But some things can make the guests leave with bitter memories. "Family dynamics can be hard to balance at a wedding," Lisa Burton said. "It's one of the main things a couple can struggle with, especially if the family doesn't get on."

The seating arrangement, for example, can be enough to set off a conflict. "If a family member ends up being seated next to someone they don't like, it can affect the atmosphere at the reception. We once planned an intimate wedding of 16 people and they had 6 tables at the reception (instead of the usual one or two). This was because family members did not speak and refused to sit next to each other at dinner," Burton recalled.

#6

Bruno Mars Disapproves. Probably

Bruno Mars Disapproves. Probably

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Eslamala
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Still don't get what kind of idiot has a wedding in the middle of a pandemic, and what kind of morons actually attend said wedding. They deserve to get Covid, Ebola, Cholera and the Kennedy curse, because they're idiots.

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Double-Shame? Moh Knew She Had Been Exposed Before The Pandemic Wedding

Double-Shame? Moh Knew She Had Been Exposed Before The Pandemic Wedding

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Eslamala
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why the fck have a wedding in the middle of a pandemic, though? Just... WHY??

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According to her, expense is another possible issue. "If a couple is marrying at a luxury venue, this typically means the costs of drinks will be high. If the bride and groom don't offer an open bar then guests may have to 'dig deep' if they want a few rounds of drinks. This can often lead to disgruntled 'sober' guests."

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Venue accessibility can also cause a few headaches. "If you know your venues has difficult access or steep entryways then make sure your guests are prepared. Less able guests may need help and negotiating steep cobbled pathways is no fun in stiletto heels!" Burton said.

#8

Just Saw This On Facebook... Eek

Just Saw This On Facebook... Eek

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#9

Went To A Wedding And The Mil Wore This... Would You Be Okay With It?

Went To A Wedding And The Mil Wore This... Would You Be Okay With It?

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Hilary Mol
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I saw a photo similar to this one (with a similar story, no doubt), and the bride actually got sneaky and paid a server to "accidentally" spill wine on the MIL's "not a wedding dress" dress. I gotta say, I'd be tempted to do something like that if someone was that disrespectful at my wedding.

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Event planner, life coach, and author Amanda Hudes thinks that this type of wedding shaming is childish. In her opinion, complete strangers stalking a ceremony via the Internet just to criticize it is akin to talking behind someone's back in high school.

"Shaming comes from a place of insecurity and almost never about the person who is being shamed, but rather the person shaming," Hudes told BRIDES.

#11

Spotted On Facebook

Spotted On Facebook

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Jo Johannsen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The bride needs to conspire with her bridesmaids to stick a "I'm not the bride" sign on the MIL's back.

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#12

I Feel So Bad For This Bride (Groom's Family Poses For Photos Without The Bride)

I Feel So Bad For This Bride (Groom's Family Poses For Photos Without The Bride)

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Kat
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sould have never married a man who allows this kind of behaviour towards his bride...

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#13

Has Any Other Country Had People Wear Their Flag As A Wedding Dress? No? Just... Ew

Has Any Other Country Had People Wear Their Flag As A Wedding Dress? No? Just... Ew

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How Dare People Be Offended When I Want A Giant Wedding In So. California Where Someone Dies From Covid Every 6 Minutes! Muh Freedumb Of Speech!

How Dare People Be Offended When I Want A Giant Wedding In So. California Where Someone Dies From Covid Every 6 Minutes! Muh Freedumb Of Speech!

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#15

Man Proposes To Woman After Which She Grabs Her Phone To Upload A Picture On Instagram

Man Proposes To Woman After Which She Grabs Her Phone To Upload A Picture On Instagram

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#17

Sounds Like A Great Idea To Save A Few Cents! May Save Even More When The Twin And His New Bride Don’t Come To Your Wedding!

Sounds Like A Great Idea To Save A Few Cents! May Save Even More When The Twin And His New Bride Don’t Come To Your Wedding!

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Manuela Martins
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Look, if you write in your post "I don't want to seem rude" you have already given yourself the answer. Deep inside you know this is not the right thing to do, so don't be an a**.

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#18

There’s Still Time To Change Your Decor

There’s Still Time To Change Your Decor

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i don't get themes like this. i know if i married the love of my life i would do it because i wanted to spend the rest of my life with someone. but these kinds of jokes imply it's more of an obligation by society. you don't even have to marry anyone!

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#19

Starting Off Marriage By Secretly Going Against Your Fiancé’s Wishes... Yikes

Starting Off Marriage By Secretly Going Against Your Fiancé’s Wishes... Yikes

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#20

Is It Possible To Get Married To A Cop Without Theming Your Entire Wedding Around His Job? Extra Sensitivity Points For “Stop Resisting” Being Used In Reference To Donuts, Instead As The Usual Excuse To Kill Black People

Is It Possible To Get Married To A Cop Without Theming Your Entire Wedding Around His Job? Extra Sensitivity Points For “Stop Resisting” Being Used In Reference To Donuts, Instead As The Usual Excuse To Kill Black People

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Carol Emory
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't agree with the Stop Resisting wall of Donuts. You could have put a sign up that said "Police tactical supplies, require equipment!"

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#21

Engagement Photo Shaming

Engagement Photo Shaming

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Wedding Shaming Myself A Bit... I Would Personally Recommend To Ask Your Pastor/Celebrant To Step To The Side When The Kiss Takes Place. All Personal Preference Ofcourse. Although Hubby’s Hair Does Smell Good

Wedding Shaming Myself A Bit... I Would Personally Recommend To Ask Your Pastor/Celebrant To Step To The Side When The Kiss Takes Place. All Personal Preference Ofcourse. Although Hubby’s Hair Does Smell Good

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#23

Even Outdoors, A 500-Person Wedding Feels A Bit Out Of Touch Right Now, Doesn’t It?

Even Outdoors, A 500-Person Wedding Feels A Bit Out Of Touch Right Now, Doesn’t It?

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Groom’s Mother Hospitalized With Covid And Pneumonia 2 Weeks After Mask-Less Wedding In Florida

Groom’s Mother Hospitalized With Covid And Pneumonia 2 Weeks After Mask-Less Wedding In Florida

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The photographer and I were the only two people of 60 that wore a mask at my sister’s wedding. None of events staff wore one. We were in the middle of Arizona’s 3rd wave. My BIL’s family took COVID back to their hometown which had been completely untouched by the virus up to that point. Two people died within the first 10 days the ILs return home. Oh, and BIL’s brother made national news because he was dragged off the plane after refusing to wear his mask on the return flight. Not to mention, my long-COVID (I was not contagious the day of the wedding) became active and I developed pneumonia, again.

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#25

My Free Photographer Is So Much More Important Than My Sister’s Well-Being And Happiness!

My Free Photographer Is So Much More Important Than My Sister’s Well-Being And Happiness!

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Eslamala
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You're telling me none of you would think, to yourselves, something like that?? REALLY?? as long as she doesn't say it out loud, I don't see the problem

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#26

My First In The Wild Spotting! Same Person. I’ll Just Pay Everyone In Experience!

My First In The Wild Spotting! Same Person. I’ll Just Pay Everyone In Experience!

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Don’t All Good Wedding Proposals Start With Being Pressured To Continue An Unwanted Pregnancy? But Seriously, This Is A Terrible Thing To Do

Don’t All Good Wedding Proposals Start With Being Pressured To Continue An Unwanted Pregnancy? But Seriously, This Is A Terrible Thing To Do

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K Witmer
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He manipulated her. Her feelings didn't matter so now she set a precedent for him to never care about what she wants or says. As long as he gets his way he's fine.

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Mrs. Jan Glass
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can tell you about fifty different women who were in this same scenario, esp. when the man doesn't want her to abort HIS baby, and it always ends horribly... especially for the child/children.

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Jessica Aubé
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So all of those woman you know have kids who would have preferred to be aborted ?

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Kat
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe that's why she was actually scared, I mean, together for such a short time and she wsn't sure how he saw their relationship...

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Ivana
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am glad it worked out, sounds like the biggest concern she had was that she would be financially responsible for a child she knew she couldn't afford with a man she was uncertain she would have a long term relationship with. I am 100% pro-choice but I have never met a woman who thought of it as an easy solution and to feel like that is the only solution because of very real financial concerns is sad. Happy it worked out and it sounds like she is happy.

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Otter
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope you're right, but her description of throwing up, constantly crying, and fighting with Mr. Sperm doesn't sound like someone who's just worried about money.

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Nadine Bamberger
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Great, now a perfectly innocent child also gets dragged into this mess and when all things go belly up as they are bound to do it's sure as hell not the guy who will be the single parent.

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Jaguarundi
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, it's unfortunate that this is still so common. The service person meets a civilian, crashes in love with them and despite the civilian's protestations, insists on immediate marriage. Yep. "An Officer and a Gentleman" movie had this scenario spot on. I've witnessed this many times myself.

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SlothyK8
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did almost the same thing. It nearly ruined my life. My child is the light of my life, but the despair of an ill-considered marriage and devastation of the divorce less than 3 yrs later nearly killed me. So whatever.

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Terry Tobias
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There's part of the story missing: is she happy now or not. Inquiring minds want to know!

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Steve Wilson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My brother knocked up his 15 yo gf when he was 16. She kept it quiet until nearly the end when the s**t hit the fan. They got married six days before the baby was born. 51 years ago. They’re still happily married.

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Lisa Carr
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was a 16 year old pregnant and he was also 16. We had pressure from our parents about getting married, his parents were like us, his mom was 17 and his dad was 21 so they got married and felt we should to. My mom is Catholic and she definitely felt we needed to get married. So we did. Driving to the court house, my stepdad got a flat tire and while changing the tire he told me this might be a sign and did I really want to get married? I hesitated and said yeah. We were late and all. The marriage was hell after the first year. I finally left the marriage 20 years later after cps was involved due to my second child mental health crisis, my ex husband was very verbally abusive, physically abusive and an alcoholic. I always wonder if that flat tire was an actual sign from God, but then I wouldn't have my second daughter. I don't know, I guess it was worth it because I have two amazing young women and they are so much of an inspiration to me. Sorry so long.

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Vicki Thill
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you subtract the fighting and the abortion talk , the same thing happened to me. I agreed to get married before I even knew what my last name was going to be, but I knew I was going to be a mom, that was certain. I was so young, I figured, why not get married and see what happens. That was 27 years ago and I can't imagine life without him. Here's to drinking a little too much one night and a glorious life just falling into my lap.

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Lisa Carr
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Happy that it worked out for you. I am from the same story, pregnant at 16, married at 17. Married for 20 years of alcoholism and abuse, but I survived and have two amazing daughters and I am happily married to an amazing man. Never knew what real love felt like until I met my second husband. I am so glad you were one of the good stories.

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Ralph Burton
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Treat each day as it comes and never go to sleep without making up after an argument. We've been married 54 years, works for us. Good Luck xx

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Mónica Elisabeth Sacco
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wish You the Best. Really. Hope You have a long, happy marriage and a Nice family. Not every Bad beginning leads to Bad ending.

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Themis
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are ways to don’t be pregnant when we don’t want kids…

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Aurora Kitty
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Imagining growing up and you find out your mother didn’t want you, none the less wanting to kill you off the moment she knew you existed, only for your father to pressure her into marry. This is just sad…hopefully that child grows up never seeing this post….

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Sarah Grape
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

as long as everyones happy with the way things worked out....

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Wednesday
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

huh... I hope it works out. And don't be afraid to ask for help from him, from family, friends, counselors, whoever you trust.

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Pudgy Panda
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you weren’t planning on marrying before the pregnancy, then getting married because of it is a huge mistake.

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Denny Cwiek
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The prognosis does not necessarily have to be negative. They could end up being happy together and grateful they did not kill their unborn child.

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You knew you were having sex, you could have been taking precautions. Noone played a trick on you! You should now stop complaining and count your blessings... One of which is that he is happy about the baby and the other is that it appears he truly cares about you!

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

1. Birth control is not 100% effective. I know a few people who got pregnant DESPITE using protection. 2. He manipulated her into having a baby she didn't want. He did not respect her right to choose and instead of listening to her and supporting her, he proceeded with his own agenda: "To keep this baby, I will ask her to marry me". 3. He doesn't truly care about her. He cares about the baby. I don't see any blessings here and I feel sorry for the child.

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"It"?! She called her child a "it"?! More seriously, this is a beautiful love story with a non-murdered-baby, so why is it here?

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Nobody forces a fckn adult to have a child they don't want. Be a fckn grown up and stop blaming others, considering you'll be raising a child that, after all, you DECIDED to have.

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Full of Giggles
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Excuse me? How about you educate yourself about domestic/spousal abuse? Yes, someone can force a woman into having a child. Age is fking irrelevant because maturity can’t protect you from psychological manipulation or the physical wrath you’ll receive if you fail escaping. An abuser brainwashes you into believing you are worthless and can’t survive without them. If that doesn’t work, they threaten to kill you or your family, or they’ll threaten to take your kids away. And there’s always assault or rape. They’ll do just about anything to scare you from leaving. So, no we don’t get a choice. We are forced to have a child we don’t want.

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Another Bride Comparing Her Wedding To Protests

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What people must understand, is that arguing with idiots is just pointless...

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Wedding In Madrid (Spain) Last Week, A City That Most Definitely Do Not Have The Virus Under Control

Wedding In Madrid (Spain) Last Week, A City That Most Definitely Do Not Have The Virus Under Control

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Damn... That Was Pretty Sudden

Damn... That Was Pretty Sudden

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Meh...It can happen. On our first date,I told my (future) wife I was going to marry her, and told her so...Looking back,that's really weird, I know. But here we are 20+ years together closer than ever.

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