A Reddit Rumble: The Final Dish-off at the Rehearsal Dinner Showdown
Hello, darling readers! Roger here, your sassy sage, bringing you today’s freshest morsel of matrimonial madness. Buckle up—in-laws, outlaws, and everyone in between—because we’re diving into a tale hotter than a jalapeño dipped in sriracha. That’s right; we’re talking about a true story retrieved from the virtual hallowed halls of Reddit!
The Setup: Not Your Average Meet-Cute
Picture this: A lovely couple, tagged as Fiancée (25F) and her soon-to-be hubby (Fiancé, 26M), who have been together for a cozy eight years. After finally popping the question last January, these lovebirds are slated to tie the knot this coming September. Cue the confetti! 🥂
They’ve been hands-on throughout the wedding planning—like, DIY everything—each step more meticulously curated than a hipster’s Instagram feed. And, bless their hearts, no sooner did his parents generously volunteer to cover the rehearsal dinner that the drama ensued.
The Antagonists: The Diet Dictators
Now, enter the in-laws, dropping on us like an unexpected inbox message on a lazy Sunday. These two noble patrons promised to foot the rehearsal dinner bill, but despite our couple’s best efforts in asking for the budget deets (multiple times like a nagging ex), their sleuthing resulted in radio silence.
Finally, Papa In-Law swoops in like a drop-bear outta nowhere and reveals he’s already booked a place neither bride nor groom would’ve swiped right on. A bar, darlings! Is this a bachelorette party or a supposedly elegant evening? One-star reviews and personal bad foodie experiences—delightful!
The Rebellion Begins
What’s a girl to do? The perplexed fiancée immediately flags her concerns and attempts to muzzle this culinary catastrophe by offering a kinder, gentler (read: edible) option. She even got to the point of composing an Italian restaurant hit list, complete with a dreamy contract. All this hard work for what, you ask? So the in-laws could dismiss her like an unfamiliar Facebook friend request, stating ominously that they would ‘stick to the original place.’
“We don’t want to start a war,” they claimed. Honey, you’ve already triggered World War Three, and trust me, it’s being fought over bad bruschetta.
Roger’s Roundup: The Sassy Segue
Alright, pull up a chair. Let Uncle Roger break this down for you. AITA? Oh, honey boo, absolutely not! Here’s why:
Roger’s Final Bite: A Personal Pep Talk
Dear lovely fiancée, gazing wistfully into the chasm of potential nuptial nightmares, take a deep breath. Listen to your good ol’ pal Roger: Food fights (the verbal kind, not the fun cafeteria variety) never bode well, but know the value of a peace piping hot with pesto. You’re NTA, Chief. You’re advocating for a memory worth savoring. Fire up those Italian flavors, queen! If he’s meant to be your Mr. Right, he’ll back you up in echoing your assertive applause. Family dynamics are as complex as a Michelin dinner, but in the end, your ‘Ever After’ should be deliciously yours.
So long, darling reader. Until next time, keep those comment sections spicy and your wine glasses full! 🥂
Original story
I (25 F) and my fiancé (26 M) have been together for 8 years. My fiancé finally asked me the question in January of last year and we are getting married this September.
We have both been very hands on during the whole wedding planning process. His parents graciously offered to pay for our rehearsal dinner.
With this knowledge we asked multiple times what our budget was, and sent a list of places we would like to have it at with prices attached. We heard nothing from them, after multiple lists sent and questions asked.
About two weeks ago my fiancés dad finally called us to talk rehearsal dinner places. Turns out he had already booked something that was nothing like anything we had on our list.
The place is a bar with multiple one star reviews for bad food. My fiancé and I have been to this restaurant multiple times with bad experiences.
We asked why we were not involved and told them to cancel it. There was no cancelation fee and they would receive their deposit back in full.
They said they would think about it and asked for more options. I fell in love with an Italian place halfway between our venue and the hotel people are staying at.
They asked for pictures and a menu with no response. I even got to the point of the restaurant writing up a contract for us.
Then last night they finally responded with a “no we are sticking to the original place” and “we don’t want to start a war”. I am beyond frustrated and at this point might book the place we want anyway.
AITA?