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AITA for Using Hand Stamps to Divide Guests and Serve Different Dinners? A couple experienced an unusual twist at a recent wedding that left many guests talking. The reception was held at a large park, where multiple events were happening at once. To keep things organized, guests were checked off a list and given a hand stamp to confirm they were attending the correct wedding.
As everyone headed to the buffet, a surprising difference in the food spread quickly became apparent. Guests on the groom’s side were treated to a luxurious feast, featuring hot dishes like prime rib and ham, clearly catered with a higher budget in mind.
Meanwhile, those on the bride’s side found a much simpler selection, with cold deli meats and pre-made sandwiches. This clear divide in the quality of the food made it obvious that the two families had different financial situations, with the bride’s side opting for a more affordable option.
The atmosphere grew tense as guests from both sides sat together but were served vastly different meals. Although the awkwardness was palpable, no one openly complained, and the evening carried on without any major issues. However, the unease lingered, especially during the couple’s first dance, when the contrast between the two sides was still fresh in everyone’s mind.
It later came to light that the groom’s parents had insisted on the food separation. They felt it wasn’t fair to pay for an expensive meal for the bride’s side, given their financial limitations. This decision, while practical, created an awkward and uncomfortable situation for the guests.
This wedding serves as a reminder of how tricky it can be to balance different expectations and financial realities when planning a big celebration, and how even small decisions can leave a lasting impression on guests.
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ChillyWill420_84 writes:
If I was on the grooms side I legit would’ve walked up to the buffet line over and over and grabbed plates of hot meals and HAND THEM OUT TO THE OTHER PEOPLE. Then if anyone said anything I would’ve called them out for being classless and cheap and left.
Fuck that. I wouldn’t care if the groom was my fucking brother or best friend whatever, I would call him and whoever was associated out. People NEED to he called out and humiliated on shit like this otherwise it simply spreads to all areas.
I can GUARANTEE that’s how he is in business also, doesn’t mean he is good at it or isn’t, but I can GUARANTEE that’s how is he with business and everything else except maybe himself and possibly his family. Although chances are he IS like that even with his family as it was his SONS WEDDING and he had no problem being cheap. But who knows
I can’t imagine marrying someone who thought so little of my family and friends. What, they couldn’t just get something middle of the road for everyone?
agree this is horrible but imagine being parents shelling out say $60k for your child’s wedding while the other side is pitching in nothing. as a parent I’d have a problem with this. in this kind of scenario I’d strongly suggest to my child to elope and that we’ll throw them a private engagement party.
some other things to consider. parental funding might also mean cash gifts go against costs and such contributions would very depending on demographics.
Wow that’s absolutely terrible. Weddings are meant to be a ceremony of two families joining together… they’ve missed the memo.
Are they still married? Were there lots of leftovers?
I’m pretty disgusted by the whole thing, I don’t know if I could’ve stayed honestly.
crochetingPotter writes:
I can’t believe this was agreed upon and actually followed through. That poor bride! She should’ve quit before getting saddled with those jerks for in laws.
