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Wedding season is officially upon us, pandas, so it’s time to iron that signature wedding guest dress of yours and polish off those shoes you wear once a year! Be prepared to purchase a toaster or donate to your best friend’s honeymoon travels, and remember to have incredible patience. Because apparently, there are plenty of entitled brides and grooms out there...

Below, you'll find photos of some of the most ridiculous demands and appalling behavior engaged couples are guilty of, courtesy of the Choosing Beggars subreddit. So enjoy scrolling through this list that will make you feel grateful if you don’t have any nuptials to attend soon, and be sure to upvote the pics that give you the urge to wear white to these people’s weddings!

#1

My Crazy Aunt Expected Me To Bake Her Wedding Cake, Make Her Dresses And Do Her Seating Plan. (Spoilers: I Didn't)

My Crazy Aunt Expected Me To Bake Her Wedding Cake, Make Her Dresses And Do Her Seating Plan. (Spoilers: I Didn't)

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Cb Bride Uninvites Guest For Not Producing Free Centerpieces

Cb Bride Uninvites Guest For Not Producing Free Centerpieces

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Betsy Ray
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Coworker? Save this text when she's horrible to work with or complains about you.

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#3

I'm A Wedding Photographer Too, So I Get To Rip You Off!

I'm A Wedding Photographer Too, So I Get To Rip You Off!

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Roger9er
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If he knows how it works, then why is he only offering 150 bucks? That should be at least 8k.

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Preparing to tie the knot is an incredibly exciting time for any couple. Not only are they more in love than they’ve ever been before, they have a huge day to look forward to. Soon, they’ll be declaring their love for one another in front of all of their closest friends and family members, and they have a lifetime of joy and happiness to look forward to. But along with all of the excitement, there’s plenty of planning to be done. Dresses and suits must be chosen, cakes must be tasted, catering must be ordered, flowers must be picked, invitations must be sent out, venues must be booked and more.

So it’s understandable that brides and grooms often become overwhelmed with everything they have on their plates. Their loved ones are typically prepared to exercise more patience than usual and do whatever they can to help out. However, once the husband and wife-to-be pass into Choosing Beggar territory, they’re bound to be roasted online. This subreddit, which has an incredible 2.4 million members, is dedicated to calling out individuals “who are being way too picky when begging for things,” and clearly, there is no shortage of nuptial-themed content in the group.    

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#4

Friend’s Wedding Venue Is “Beautiful” And A “Good Price”

Friend’s Wedding Venue Is “Beautiful” And A “Good Price”

but because the beggar’s not willing to pay to have “time to decorate and live in our moment” they’re going to leave a bad review

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

My favorite is when people comment negatively on a restaurants YELP. Then get a reply directly from the business owner why poster is banned or how they know they're lying lol

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#5

Kindly Refrain From Upstaging The Bride On Her Big Day — Oh, And No Admission Without A Gift Of $75 Or More

Kindly Refrain From Upstaging The Bride On Her Big Day — Oh, And No Admission Without A Gift Of $75 Or More

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#6

Bridezilla Calls Passive Aggressive Dibs On A Public Use Area In My Neighborhood Where We All Walk, Atv, And Camp

Bridezilla Calls Passive Aggressive Dibs On A Public Use Area In My Neighborhood Where We All Walk, Atv, And Camp

No permit, no contact info, no restrooms or trash facilities, and definitely not enough woods for a 50+ person blowout

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

I'd break out the ATVs and some food for wildlife. Maybe something dead to attract buzzards...

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We’ve all heard the stereotypes of brides turning into “bridezillas” and going way over the top with demands for their big days, but where does this behavior come from? Perhaps part of it is the societal pressure to have a perfect wedding day and all of the stress that accompanies that. If everyone is expecting all of the details of your big day to be stunning and flawless, you might feel overwhelmed and have a strong urge to micromanage every single tiny detail. If the flowers aren’t perfect, you may have a conniption, and if your friends don’t RSVP by tomorrow, they’ll all be uninvited!

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No one understands the stress of planning a wedding until they’ve been through it themselves, and even then, every ceremony is different. Brides and grooms can feel isolated when they’re on their own trying to pull together a huge celebration, meanwhile they’re supposed to be the happiest they’ve ever been at the same time. There’s no excuse for demanding free photos, ordering a wedding cake days in advance or requiring guests to all wear the same color, but it’s possible that some engaged couples put so much pressure on themselves that they stop acting like themselves at all. At least, I hope the individuals on this list don’t treat people like this all the time! 

#7

Bride Gets Rsvps From Wedding Guests And Only After The Fact Tells Everyone Who Said They Were Coming That They Need To Pay $75 Per Plate

Bride Gets Rsvps From Wedding Guests And Only After The Fact Tells Everyone Who Said They Were Coming That They Need To Pay $75 Per Plate

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#8

Surely Photographers Will Line Up To Pay Me To Shoot My Wedding In The Middle Of Nowhere

Surely Photographers Will Line Up To Pay Me To Shoot My Wedding In The Middle Of Nowhere

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Betsy Ray
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No friends. No wonder. Just being choosing beggars with their suckers, er, vendors.

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#9

I'm Selling A 100% Silk Wedding Dress For £75

I'm Selling A 100% Silk Wedding Dress For £75

She offered £30 to drop it off. Turns out she meant £30 AND I drop it off in the next 6 hours because she's getting married in 9 weeks and can't afford the fuel.

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Another reason why couples might put so much weight on their big days being perfect is because they’ve likely put an incredible amount of money into the ceremony and reception. The average wedding in the United States in 2022 cost about $30,000, with many couples taking out loans or optimizing their credit cards to fund the big day. If you spend the same amount of money on a single celebration that you could have used to purchase a new car, you might be feeling stressed too. Which is possibly another reason why many couples on this list are so cheap when it comes to paying for cakes, catering, photographers and more. Again, it’s not an excuse for their entitled and tacky behavior, but it might explain some of it.  

#10

Bride And Groom Ask Friends For Free Labor And Food And Then Demand That They Buy Special Clothing To Wear At The Wedding

Bride And Groom Ask Friends For Free Labor And Food And Then Demand That They Buy Special Clothing To Wear At The Wedding

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Take me to dinner first
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is she paying you to get the dress? I don't see how she can force you to wear a matching dress

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#11

Soliciting Wedding Funds From Strangers Isn’t Tacky At Allllll /S

Soliciting Wedding Funds From Strangers Isn’t Tacky At Allllll /S

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Tams21
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Weddings aren't expensive, expensive weddings are expensive. I think a good rule of thumb is that if you need to put a window sticker on your car asking strangers for money, you need to scale your wedding back a tad.

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#12

Actual Quote From An Influencer Who Wanted Me To Address 250 Wedding Invites And Save The Date Cards. If It's "Just Writing" Surely You Can Do It Yourself 🤗

Actual Quote From An Influencer Who Wanted Me To Address 250 Wedding Invites And Save The Date Cards. If It's "Just Writing" Surely You Can Do It Yourself 🤗

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SheamusFanFrom1987
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'll shout this out to him/her instead: IF IT'S JUST WRITING THEN DO IT YOURSELF, BEACH!!! SMH!!!

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According to VeryWell Mind, some of the most common symptoms of wedding stress are being unable to focus, having difficulty making decisions, feeling overwhelmed or unable to cope, forgetfulness, constant worrying, irritability, depression, panic attacks, exhaustion, difficulty sleeping, changes in appetite, low immunity, digestive issues, muscle tension and more. But it’s the best day of your life, right? And of course, it doesn’t have to be this way. Planning ahead, staying organized, delegating responsibilities, avoiding comparisons, setting boundaries, practicing self-care and ensuring that the process is fun can help to alleviate stress. Maintaining relationships and resisting the urge to push people away with ridiculous demands can be very important as well! 

#13

Wedding Photo Contract Request

Wedding Photo Contract Request

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

Will they also want a refund from the caterer, baker and the wedding venue??

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#14

I Received This Hand Written Letter From The Maid Of Honor

I Received This Hand Written Letter From The Maid Of Honor

two days after I sent the bride and groom (an ex employee who was stealing from my retail store) a decline response to their backyard wedding

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

why would anyone invite their former boss/employer from whom they stole? i wouldn't invite my boss and i like him.. wtf?

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#15

Bridezilla Wants Her Sister's House For Her Wedding!!

Bridezilla Wants Her Sister's House For Her Wedding!!

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Take me to dinner first
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh yeah, you're not the jerk, she will understand when you ask her to gently stay locked in her own bedroom so she can attend your wedding over zoom in her own house :)

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For a previous Bored Panda article, we got in touch with Shay Yellin, Editor in Chief of Bespoke Bride, who explained that many of the brides she’s worked with have been extremely demanding when planning their weddings. “We actually think it's quite normal and reasonable for brides to become unreasonably demanding. Let's face it, it's the BIGGEST day in life for many brides,” Shay explained. “They have very specific dreams of how this day will look, so if it's not perfect - they can easily get unreasonable.”

#16

American Idol Singer Famous For His Rendition Of “She Bangs” Wants You To Pay For His Wedding

American Idol Singer Famous For His Rendition Of “She Bangs” Wants You To Pay For His Wedding

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Tams21
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If he captured our hearts with unforgettable performances he wouldn't need handouts for his wedding.

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#17

From A Fb Group I’m In, An Actual Wedding Invite Someone Received. “You Don’t Have To Give Money But If You Do, Don’t Be A Cheapskate!”

From A Fb Group I’m In, An Actual Wedding Invite Someone Received. “You Don’t Have To Give Money But If You Do, Don’t Be A Cheapskate!”

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#18

Let's Pretend Army Officers Are Poor And Donate A Wedding Cake

Let's Pretend Army Officers Are Poor And Donate A Wedding Cake

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Shay also shared about one particularly demanding bride she’s worked with. “On our Bespoke Bride shop, we sell lots of DIY wedding accessories that can easily be downloaded and printed at home. These are very affordable items ranging from $4 to $6,” she told Bored Panda. “Once, we had a client bride that wanted us to redesign the entire item according to her very specific demands. We tried to help and do a few edits, but the more we did, the more she wanted us to edit again. We did a LOT of work for $6!”

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#19

Giving Bride's Paypal To Strangers To Ask For Money

Giving Bride's Paypal To Strangers To Ask For Money

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Marcos Valencia
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How does it work? If they reach a certain amount they move to a different city or something? Because this could be a deal. I was in Denia (Alicante) the last week-end, and we found no less than 3 bachelorette parties.

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#20

Covid Bride Town Clerk Wants You To Lowball Yourself For Some Free Publicity At Budget Meetings

Covid Bride Town Clerk Wants You To Lowball Yourself For Some Free Publicity At Budget Meetings

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

This is actually illegal for a civil servant to promote any business. Grounds for arrest.

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#21

Except For Groom- Shotgun Wedding

Except For Groom- Shotgun Wedding

Multiple posts a day asking for “donations” for both the wedding and baby shower (not including the INSANE gift registries) so they don’t have to provide anything for their guests

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

BYOB means bring your own so the groom should be bringing his own Coors Banquet, Pendleton, and Jack Daniels.

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When it comes to dealing with a bride who wants everything exactly her way, Shay says, “You have to be extremely calm and supportive of ‘unreasonable' brides, even if it's tough and can sometimes make you sick. When you understand the basic psychology behind it - that this is the BIGGEST day in their lives, it makes it easier to deal with. If there are items or things that you really cannot provide - you must come up with a smart answer that details all the reasons why you cannot provide them with the item or service. And most importantly - do it diplomatically, with lots of ‘I'm so sorry!’”

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#22

Think I Found Something For Here. Photographer For $80 I Wish

Think I Found Something For Here. Photographer For $80 I Wish

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Fat Harry
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

$80 for 8 hour's work of professional quality? Haha, good one. You want professional quality, you need to pay professional prices.

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#23

Bridezilla

Bridezilla

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Caitlin M. Maguire
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd dump a bucket of water on the bride and watch if she melts. This would be a solid no out of me, I wouldn't be able to afford 2K and I'd like to wear shoes that agree with my joints. My SIL didn't invite me to her bachelorette party, but not to be mean, it was for a good reason.

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#24

For The Love Of Music Not Money

For The Love Of Music Not Money

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Feathered Dinosaur
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd come and play at their party for free. For clarification, I only play the recorder, and not very well.

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“We totally get the brides who become overwhelmed with stress when planning their weddings, even the most ‘unreasonable' brides,” Shay previously told Bored Panda. “We know how stressful it can get, but you need to always look at the other side as well. Wedding vendors will do their utmost to provide you with your wish, but it's not always possible to get EXACTLY what you want. You need to accept that and find creative ways to change your dream just a little bit.”

#25

Woman Wants A Wedding Dress For $10 Dollars

Woman Wants A Wedding Dress For $10 Dollars

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#26

Basically: “We Received Over 100 Gifts For Our Wedding....why Didn’t I Get More?”

Basically: “We Received Over 100 Gifts For Our Wedding....why Didn’t I Get More?”

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Herringbone
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Friends put a gift list in a large store in Cardiff, and I bought them something from it. I attended the wedding. Nine months later, the store realised they hadn't delivered the gifts on the list - during that time my friends thought I'd accepted their hospitality at the reception without giving a gift (not that they were upset by this), and I thought they were ungrateful for not acknowledging it (which was uncharacteristic of them). Fortunately we all saw the funny side.

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Photog Asks Me Shoot A Wedding W/Her, Initially Offering Me $150. On The Day Of, She Revokes Her Offer To Pay Me & Makes Passive Aggressive Comments About My Career Even Though I’ve Shot For Major Networks, Celebs, TV Shows, Etc. She Just Moved Here From Iowa&thinks She Owns The Wedding Industry

Photog Asks Me Shoot A Wedding W/Her, Initially Offering Me $150. On The Day Of, She Revokes Her Offer To Pay Me & Makes Passive Aggressive Comments About My Career Even Though I’ve Shot For Major Networks, Celebs, TV Shows, Etc. She Just Moved Here From Iowa&thinks She Owns The Wedding Industry

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Fat Harry
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The photographer is being far too generous by offering this up as a "miscommunication".

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Personally, I love attending weddings, but I have to admit that if I encountered a bride or groom like those featured on this list, I would be quick to RSVP that I won’t be coming! We hope you’re finding some amusement in all of these ridiculous engaged couples, pandas, and be sure to keep upvoting the pics you find most appalling. Feel free to share any more stories of bride or groomzillas in the comments, and then if you’re interested in reading another Bored Panda article that will make you hesitant to attend any more weddings any time soon, look no further than right here!

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#29

Cb Bride Says You Should Reevaluate

Cb Bride Says You Should Reevaluate

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Angharad Eatough
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the point of a wedding gift is that you do it willingly not because the bride throws a tantrum if you don't

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#30

Cb Wanted This Mua To Basically Reduce The Price In Half And Pay For Travel Expenses Too

Cb Wanted This Mua To Basically Reduce The Price In Half And Pay For Travel Expenses Too

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#31

Welcome To Werner Herzog's Sad Beige Clothes For Sad Beige Guest

Welcome To Werner Herzog's Sad Beige Clothes For Sad Beige Guest

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#32

2 Hours Of Footage And 1000 Photos And Discounts For Followers For Exposure Bucks Seems Like A Fair Deal To Me

2 Hours Of Footage And 1000 Photos And Discounts For Followers For Exposure Bucks Seems Like A Fair Deal To Me

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Fat Harry
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Isn't it funny how "social media influencers" are almost universally reluctant to actually pay anyone for their services? They're all parasites.

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#33

Couple Decides To Elope, Still Post Daily On Social Media Soliciting Monetary Gifts For Wedding, Honeymoon And House Fund, Then Shade People Who Haven't Donated Yet

Couple Decides To Elope, Still Post Daily On Social Media Soliciting Monetary Gifts For Wedding, Honeymoon And House Fund, Then Shade People Who Haven't Donated Yet

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Nathan Pogorzala
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't care if you are conjoined twins, nobody cares that much about someone else's wedding, ever.

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#34

Paying Peanuts For A Destination Wedding Photo Shoot

Paying Peanuts For A Destination Wedding Photo Shoot

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Pink kitty
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Our gift bags contain a pen, and an envelope to put a cash donation in

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#35

Supporting Local Business By Asking For Free Stuff

Supporting Local Business By Asking For Free Stuff

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#36

Got A Free Wedding Frame, Engraved And Bride Is Upset It’s Not Enough

Got A Free Wedding Frame, Engraved And Bride Is Upset It’s Not Enough

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#37

Bride Wants To Send “You’re Not Invited To My Wedding” Messages With Save The Dates

Bride Wants To Send “You’re Not Invited To My Wedding” Messages With Save The Dates

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#38

Bride Has No Problem Saying They Expect Gifts From Their Guests On Their Website

Bride Has No Problem Saying They Expect Gifts From Their Guests On Their Website

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Leah Brown
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why not just put gift cards to your local hardware store on your registry? Seems much classier than saying you expect cash donations.

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#39

Pay For Your Own Meal And Make A Donation... At Least They Didn't Ask For A Large Amount Of Money

Pay For Your Own Meal And Make A Donation... At Least They Didn't Ask For A Large Amount Of Money

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#40

Fly To Tuscany On Your Own Time To Give Me A Discount! Sadly, Some People Are Responding To Shoot!

Fly To Tuscany On Your Own Time To Give Me A Discount! Sadly, Some People Are Responding To Shoot!

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#41

What Do You Mean You Don't Want To My Make Up For Free And Drive 3 Hours To Do So?! I'm Inviting You To My Very Small Wedding! From Book Of Faces

What Do You Mean You Don't Want To My Make Up For Free And Drive 3 Hours To Do So?! I'm Inviting You To My Very Small Wedding! From Book Of Faces

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Magpie
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't really have an issue with this one. She's laid out her request without a feeling of demand and entitlement. It's not uncommon for people new in certain professions to do some work free or very low fees to build their portfolios and reputation. She asked for quotes, so is clearly expecting to pay something. She also offered to sit for practice, which I take as meaning practice outside of her wedding makeup. She is willing to use an untested MUA for her wedding (I assume many brides would want a lot of experience for little/zero fees) and appears willing to compromise on her actual wedding look. Her response to any quotes will determine if she's entitled/ridiculous, but this looks reasonable for the time being. Edit to add: that girl on the right is absolutely beautiful; the retro look suits her. I wish I looked even half as good but I'd look like a retro clown trying way too hard.

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#42

I Doubt This Qualifies For High School Volunteer Hours

I Doubt This Qualifies For High School Volunteer Hours

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#43

This Model Looking For A Free Wedding Photographer. Dancing Will Be Free For You Too

This Model Looking For A Free Wedding Photographer. Dancing Will Be Free For You Too

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