Even though weddings are meant to be joyous occasions filled with love & celebration, some brides get so caught up in planning the perfect day that they ruin it all! It sounds unbelievable but it’s true—there are bridezillas who demand practically everything under the sun. Here are ten real bridezilla demands from around the internet that have led to arguments. Let’s hope that you never come across any demanding brides like these!
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Requesting Weight Loss from Bridesmaids
One bride asked all her bridesmaids to lose weight before the wedding so they’d fit into the exact dresses she wanted for them—she gave them strict diet plans to follow! The bride expected everyone to follow her plans carefully but, to nobody’s surprise, the demands caused tension among the group. Many of the bridesmaids felt body-shamed while others were naturally quite frustrated by the unrealistic expectations.
Dictating Hair Color Changes
Another bride decided that all her bridesmaids needed to have the same hair color to match her wedding theme and she insisted that brunettes dye their hair blonde. She provided the specific shade she wanted, which caused arguments among her bridesmaids. They were unwilling to alter their appearance so drastically for one day and rightly so—they have to live with the consequences!
Requiring Guests to Submit Their Outfits for Approval
Similarly, one bride asked all her guests to send photos of their planned outfits weeks before the wedding because she wanted to make sure no one clashed with her color scheme. Nobody was allowed to outshine her on the big day. However, her demands created frustration and made the guests feel controlled—they were annoyed by the extra hassle of getting their outfits approved.
Charging Guests an Attendance Fee
It’s no secret that weddings are expensive and in an attempt to offset wedding costs, a bride included an attendance fee with her invitations, which involved asking guests to pay a set amount upon RSVPing. Such a request didn’t sit well with many people and actually upset the majority of loved ones who felt it was inappropriate to charge them just to attend the wedding. They were already planning to bring gifts so why should they pay more money?!
Forbidding Plus-Ones to Cut Costs
Likewise, a particularly cheap bride wanted to save money by deciding that no guests could bring a plus-one, including spouses & long-term partners. Such a rule upset many invitees who didn’t want to attend the wedding alone and actually led to numerous arguments. The guests felt their significant others should be allowed to attend what was clearly an important celebration.
Demanding Bridesmaids Pay for Her Wedding Dress
But that’s not all for cost-cutting measures as a different bride expected her bridesmaids to chip in to cover the cost of her expensive wedding gown. She argued that since they were part of the bridal party, they should help make her dream dress a reality—which, of course, caused major disagreements. The bridesmaids hadn’t budgeted for such a big expense and felt it was completely wrong of her to ask!
Banning Certain Colors for Guest Attire
One bride took control of the dress code to a new level by banning guests from wearing any colors that she disliked—she gave the guests a list of prohibited shades! This made it rather challenging for attendees to choose outfits and it frustrated those who struggled to find attire that both matched their personal style & met her demands. It wasn’t fair at all so it’s no surprise that many of them were angry.
Demanding an Expensive Destination Bachelorette Party
A bridezilla expected her bridal party to join her on an extravagant, week-long bachelorette trip—but the high cost of travel & accommodations were too much for some of them. A few bridesmaids were unable to afford the expense and they felt pressured to participate despite the financial hassle. They were worried about disappointing the bride so they did what they were told.
Assigning Bridesmaid Roles Based on Gift Value
During her engagement party, a bride secretly ranked guests based on their gift’s value—she then gave bridesmaid roles to those who gave the most expensive presents. It was completely unfair and caused all sorts of hurt feelings, as well as accusations of favoritism when the truth came out. Most of the bride’s friends felt undervalued and the move ruined their relationship with her.
Insisting on a Social Media Blackout
To make her special day private, a bride declared that no one was allowed to post photos or mentions of the wedding on social media until she shared her professional pictures. She wanted full control over how the event was presented online but such a rule upset guests. They wanted to share their joy and felt her strict policy was totally uncalled for.
Disclaimer: This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information.
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