Buckle up, folks, because we’ve got a wedding drama that’ll make you want to sing the blues! Our semi-pro singer was invited to a family wedding, but little did she know, they had a surprise in store for her… The groom’s family assumed she’d perform without even asking! No performance gear, no band, and not even a haircut since the plague hit! ♀️ Is she being a diva for refusing, or are the in-laws way out of tune? Let’s dive into this melodrama and find out!
Surprise! You’re Singing at Our Wedding!

Semi-Pro Singer, Not a Wedding Performer ♀️

Singing as a Gift, Not a Given

♀️ It’s Not Rude to Refuse

Surprise at the Wedding Hotel

Entire Agenda Set Without My Knowledge

His Damn Family, Not Mine!

No Performance Gear, No Haircut ♀️

Rude and Inconsiderate Assumptions

My Band, My Backbone

♀️ I’ve Told Them No

✅ I Feel Like I’m Being Fair

️ No Food for the Singer?

Family Drama Ensues

♀️ Am I Really the A-hole?

Singer Refuses Surprise Wedding Performance, Family Drama Ensues!
Our semi-pro singer found herself in a wedding nightmare when her SO’s family assumed she’d perform without even asking! No gear, no band, and not even a haircut since the plague hit! ♀️ She put her foot down and refused, causing major family drama. Some say she’s tearing the family apart, others think she’s being fair. ♀️ The internet has some strong opinions on this one, so let’s see what they have to say! Get ready for some juicy comments that’ll have you hitting those high notes!
NTA; Don’t assume someone will perform just because they’re famous.

Stand your ground politely, singing is professional. NTA

Sing on snowy Thursdays in July, not on demand. NTA

Singer not asked to perform at wedding, husband should handle it

Unreal demands and no respect for OP’s boundaries.

Entitled family demands singer perform at wedding without invitation. NTA.

Don’t give in to entitled demands! Stand your ground

The entitlement towards creative people is a well-known trope

Entitled family demands performance without asking. NTA for refusing.

Unpaid wedding singer treated like a commodity. Definitely NTA.

Don’t fall for their trap, you’re NTA in this mess

NTA and complimented on writing skills

Performing without consent? NTA, skip the wedding

Wedding singers deserve respect and payment for their services. NTA.

Set the record straight and stand your ground, NTA ♂️

Professional singer shares advice on standing your ground at weddings.
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NTA. Good idea to share tips on working with musicians.

Sarcastic response to entitled family’s demand for free service

Don’t undervalue musicians. Respect their time and skill.

Singer not TA, deserves apology for disrespectful family behavior.

Family assumes singer will perform without asking, NTA response.

Language barrier not an issue, NTA comment supported.
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Standing up for yourself doesn’t always happen smoothly.

Demanding last-minute performance without food? Not the a-hole!

Unreasonable family demands last minute performance. OP is NTA

Booking a band for a wedding requires advance payment. #NTA

NTA! Friends try to exploit singer at wedding. Outrageous and selfish.

Comparing a forced performance to free teeth-cleanings. NTA wins.

Singer refuses to perform at entitled family’s wedding for free.

Family expects free performance without even offering food? NTA

Wedding guest not at fault, but may have overreacted.

Language tip for non-native speakers – avoid ambiguous pronouns

Demanding family pulls disrespectful stunt, commenter calls them out
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Husband should handle demanding cousins. Can’t wait for update!
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Guests assuming a singer is to perform without asking? A**holes.
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Don’t go! Their rudeness is astronomical NTA

Freelance singer explains the importance of setting standards for performances.

Demanding a singer to perform without asking? NTA, basic manners!

NTA for not performing. Don’t let them walk over you

Singer sets out conditions for entitled family.

Standing up against entitled family trying to exploit performer. NTA!

Don’t let them bully you into performing at the wedding!
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Family demands singer, but OP’s SO gets the backlash. ESH. ♀️

NTA but family tried to manipulate you into performing for free

NTA! Entitled family demands free performance without feeding you.

NTA and not obligated to perform at a family member’s wedding.
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Unpaid, unappreciated, and un-fed singer is not the a**hole. NTA

Musician defends singer against entitled family’s unreasonable request.

NTA. Rejecting unreasonable request to perform at a wedding for free.

Unfair to invite someone to work without offering hospitality

NTA suggests a hilarious solution for a demanding family

Singer stands their ground against entitled family.

Professional musician defends singer against crazy family demands.

Last-minute singer demands? NTA explains preparation isn’t magic.

NTA! Pack and go home right now

No harm, no foul. NTA comment brings clarity

Don’t let them guilt-trip you. Stand your ground. NTA

NTA defends against demanding family’s wedding singer request

Ridiculous demand for free entertainment at wedding.

Husband’s family cray, commenter’s NTA response obvious

Don’t feel bad for saying no! You’re NTA

Family demands singer perform without asking: NTA, they’re selfish jerks

Toxic family demanding free performance? Definitely NTA!

Singer shares experience of being asked to work for free at weddings. NTA.

No free gigs without consent. Enjoy the chaos. NTA

Professional singer supports OP against entitled family. Disgusting behavior.

Unpaid wedding singer treated unfairly, NTA for refusing.

Preparation time is key, family should understand.

Wedding disaster! Commenter supports singer who refused to perform spontaneously

Uninvited performer deserves fair compensation. NTA!

Last-minute performance demand at a wedding? NTA for refusing!
