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We’re going to let you in on a little secret — there’s no such thing as a flawless wedding! While you spend months planning your nuptials to ensure that everything flows without a snag, the day of your dreams can turn into one big chaotic mess in mere minutes. From collapsed cakes and torn dresses to oblivious relatives who do their best to wreck the event, saying "I do" is a magnet for disaster.

And this Twitter thread that has gone viral holds proof. Last week, a journalist based in Australia who goes by the handle @bhakthi invited people to spill the tea about weddings that went terribly wrong. Right after confessing this is a category of gossip she adores, she added, "Please tell me about the worst wedding you’ve been to please and thank you."

So, take a deep breath because we at Bored Panda have gathered a selection of jaw-dropping confessions that sure make for great stories. Just to warn you, though, they might encourage you to embrace your bachelor lifestyle! Enjoy reading through these responses and upvote your favorite ones. And if you have any juicy secrets to share, we’d love to hear all about them in the comments.

Journalist Bhakthi Puvanenthiran recently asked her followers to spill the tea about weddings gone way wrong, and they didn’t hold back

Some people shared their confessions anonymously

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And others opened up about their unfortunate experiences in the thread, here’s what they had to say

It’s impossible to predict everything. And weddings are especially notorious for proving that if something can go wrong, it definitely will. On the big day, there’s always a handful of people who manage to do something inappropriate and leave every single guest shaking their head in disbelief.

Just think about the heated family drama, the ignorant relatives, and unwanted plus-ones who decide it's the perfect occasion to have one drink too many. But while minor mishaps and not-so-ideal situations are unavoidable, there's always humor to be found even in the dimmest of places. After all, embarrassing situations usually lead to a laugh or two or at least become great stories to tell your grandkids.

Well, that’s the lesson we can take from Bhakthi’s viral Twitter thread that has attracted people from far and wide to share their unfortunate wedding experiences. It’s hard to believe that some people manage to make their big day into an occasion that everyone will gossip about for years to come. While some of the stories left us mentally wincing and overflowing with extreme secondhand embarrassment, it’s important to remember that all kinds of things can go wrong when two hearts become one. And no one is immune to mishaps and awkward moments.

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"It's really important to expect that at least one thing is going to go wrong on the day," Sarah and Anna, Team Leaders of The Wedding Society, told Bored Panda in an earlier interview. "This event is the culmination of many businesses, people, family members, elements, and months of work coming together and squeezing into one 6-hour period. Something will go wrong and that's totally okay because the end game is not to have a perfectly run event — it's to get married to your love in the same perfectly imperfect way that you live your lives."

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

But...why would you go through with the wedding in this case?

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Iifa A.
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Either slow to react or found out after the vows. When it happens this early after wedding vows it's an annulment. Or more materialistic reason, cancelling wedding expensive due to no refunds and this way at least you use what you paid for

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

A wedding is ceremonial. You're not legally married until you sign the paperwork. My guess is that he hadn't actually signed anything. Probably didn't care what going through with it cost him as he gave those tickets away.

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

It probably depends where you are, but we signed the documents during the ceremony. We (and our witnesses) had read everything over beforehand so it only took ~5 minutes and it's just worked into the schedule. Perhaps it's different where this guy was though. Or his church does it different, or whatever.

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

How much do you have to hate someone to marry them JUST so you can stand up and say this in front of all the friends and family at the reception??

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

To humiliate and embarrass the wife, bet he got the wedding annulled too!

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

Say what you will, but you can't fault his sense for dramatics. Damn!

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

That’s awesome. Good for him. Although I would have taken the trip alone and left her there

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

Class act as far as I’m concerned sadly he went through the whole wedding thing then stuck it to both his “Ho new wife and a*****e BM/friend. I’d have done that at the Altar on microphone.

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

I don't get it- who's been having sex with who for months?

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

Pffft. Reward them? Nope. I would have grabbed another friend and used the tickets.

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But they are now married. This isn't logical.

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

Just because you have a wedding doesn't mean that you're legally married.

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"Of course, having a great sense of humor helps any embarrassing situation, but it's also important to remember that these are the people you love and trust the most and who know you best (or at least they should be!)," they continued. We’ve long heard about the therapeutic benefits of laughter and how it boosts our mental health. So sharing regrettable stories online with like-minded people and giggling ourselves silly may be just what we need to move past our slip-ups.

"You're in a safe space with people who love you. If something embarrassing happens, you're in the best company to help you through it," Sarah and Anna added.

But while we know that we’ll never be able to control every single aspect of how the big day is going to unfold, we can at least learn how to manage our expectations and act accordingly. When you stumble upon some bumps on the road, "the first thing is to remain composed and speak calmly, just as you should in any negative situation," Desiree Dent from Dejanae Events told BRIDES. "Address the problem as soon as possible by seeking out onsite vendors or staff to help you resolve the issue. Don't allow it to ruin your day of celebration and love!"

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For example, if you find yourself in the midst of a family drama, you should try to keep awkward situations to a bare minimum. Moreover, you can inform your wedding planner (if you decided to hire one) about your family dynamics so they could help you minimize the encounters. "Family disputes really require the work of everyone involved to remember the bigger picture and work towards a higher goal, and also to remember their love for each other above everything else," Sarah and Anna explained.

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

I don't get it, if you want the best man (or any other person) why go on with the marriage?

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

What a top chap for taking the hit so you could enjoy your day. Now that's a man you want at your wedding.

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

Unfortunate but not your fault. I mean a brightly coloured jumpsuit is hardly common wedding attire for a bride.

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

I am trying to imagine leather bridal dress and the squeaking. It must be so uncomfortable.

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