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Pregnant Bride Storms Out Of Cousin’s Shop After Demanding A Free New Dress
Pregnant Bride Storms Out Of Cousin’s Shop After Demanding A Free New Dress
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Pregnant Bride Storms Out Of Cousin’s Shop After Demanding A Free New Dress

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Family relationships can be tricky, especially when money gets involved.

Recently, a woman turned to Reddit to air out her frustration over a fight she’s had with her cousin, who is getting married soon. As the owner of a bridal shop, she designed and tailored a wedding dress as a gift. However, things took an unexpected turn after the bride revealed she was pregnant.

It became obvious that the gown won’t fit, and the relatives couldn’t find an agreement on how to proceed.

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    This woman was both excited and confused by her cousin’s pregnancy announcement

    Pregnant woman in lace dress holding baby shoes, hands supporting her belly, outdoors.

    Image credits: freepik (not the actual photo)

    As the news meant she wouldn’t fit her wedding dress

    Owner of bridal shop discusses cousin's wedding dress situation.

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    Text message describing a bridal shop owner's experience making a wedding dress, with family dinner details.

    Bridal shop owner discusses wedding dress alterations due to pregnancy concerns.

    Bridal shop owner adjusting lace on a wedding dress, illustrating a family feud over a second dress request.

    Image credits: freepik (not the actual photo)

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    Bridal shop owner explains wedding dress charges to cousin, sparking family conflict.

    Bridal shop owner discusses busy schedule and challenges in making free wedding dress for cousin.

    Text exchange about wedding dress disagreement and payment for materials.

    Text from a bridal shop owner expressing refusal to make a second wedding dress for free.

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    Bridal shop owner refuses cousin's request for a free second wedding dress, causing family conflict.

    Image credits: Ok-Problem116

    A person with red nails counting hundred-dollar bills, related to a bridal shop owner's family dispute.

    Image credits: Ben Iwara/Unsplash (not the actual photo)

    Two months is a very tight deadline within the industry

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    According to The Knot 2024 Attire & Fashion Study, on average, brides begin the quest for their wedding dress 10 months before their big day.

    At that time, they aren’t necessarily visiting salons yet, but are doing research online and figuring out what they like. On average, survey respondents start going to physical shops about 8.5 months before their event and make the purchase roughly 7.5 months in advance.

    While 55% of respondents bought dresses off the rack, it’s especially important to start the process early if you’re interested in customizing your gown in any way.

    So, the two-month timeframe the cousin wanted to leave our Redditor with is incredibly tight by the industry’s standards.

    A lace wedding dress hanging in a bridal shop against a bookshelf backdrop.

    Image credits: SJ Objio/Unsplash (not the actual photo)

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    Most of those who read the story felt sorry for its author

    Comment discussing bridal shop owner's family feud over wedding dress cost.

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    Reddit user comment about bridal shop owner dealing with entitled family member.

    Discussion on bridal shop owner's refusal to make a second free wedding dress, causing family tension.

    Comment discussing cost and effort of making a second wedding dress, highlighting a family disagreement.

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    Reddit comment supporting bridal shop owner's decision on wedding dress dispute.

    Text comment on family feud over bridal shop dress refusal, reads: "NTA, reminds me of one of my favorite sayings.

    Comment discussing a wedding dress order and related family tensions.

    Online comment about bridal shop owner declining to make a free second wedding dress, deeming the request unfair.

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    Reddit comment discussing bridal shop owner's refusal to make a second free wedding dress.

    Text discussing bridal shop owner refusing to make free second wedding dress for cousin, sparking family feud.

    Text from a forum discussing a bridal shop owner's refusal to make a free wedding dress for a cousin.

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    Comment about bridal shop owner refusing to make cousin a free wedding dress, sparking family feud.

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    Comment supporting bridal shop owner, stressing value of time and labor over making free wedding dress.

    Reddit comment discussing a bridal shop owner's refusal to make a free wedding dress.

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    Text from a forum discussing a bridal shop owner's refusal to make a second wedding dress for free.

    Reddit comment discussing bridal shop owner's decision, emphasizing the value of beadwork and fairness in payment.

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    Text exchange discussing a bridal shop owner not making a free second wedding dress, leading to a family feud.

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    Comment on family tension over bridal shop refusing free dress.

    Reddit comment criticizing cousin's wedding dress expectations, supporting bridal shop owner's decision.

    Text about a wedding dress fitting issue, causing family feud with bridal shop owner.

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    Reddit comment discussing a bridal shop owner's refusal to make a free second wedding dress.

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    Reddit comment about a bridal shop owner's wedding dress and family feud.

    Text discussing bridal shop owner refusing to make a second wedding dress for free, highlighting design and effort involved.

    Comment discussing bridal shop owner's decision on family conflict over free wedding dress.

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    Screenshot of a comment discussing a bridal shop owner's dilemma about making a wedding dress for free.

    But a few supported her cousin instead

    Text conversation about refusing a second wedding dress for free, causing family feud.

    Comment discussing bridal shop contract issues and family feud over wedding dress.

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    The Other Guest
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The YTA folks have no idea what goes into a handmade garment, let alone a bespoke, beaded wedding gown. And the "unless you have a weight gain clause in your contract..." and why would they have a contract when making a gift for someone?

    BlackestDawn
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Came to say the same, and adding on: No they don't need to make it fit the person in the end, they only need to make it fit the specifications given.

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    Kit Black
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never lie to your doctor or your tailor, or things aren't going to work out well for you.

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    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Clearly this is not the only or worst stress this baby will endure in its life with a mother like this.

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    The Other Guest
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The YTA folks have no idea what goes into a handmade garment, let alone a bespoke, beaded wedding gown. And the "unless you have a weight gain clause in your contract..." and why would they have a contract when making a gift for someone?

    BlackestDawn
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Came to say the same, and adding on: No they don't need to make it fit the person in the end, they only need to make it fit the specifications given.

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    Kit Black
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never lie to your doctor or your tailor, or things aren't going to work out well for you.

    ADVERTISEMENT
    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Clearly this is not the only or worst stress this baby will endure in its life with a mother like this.

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