Weddings can bring out the best and worst in people, especially when it comes to family. In this AITA post , a sister shares her story of how her brother and sister-in-law’s destination wedding caused a rift in their family. Despite multiple valid reasons why family members couldn’t attend, the couple insisted on their wedding, their rules. After months of passive-aggressive behavior and bride/groomzilla tantrums, the couple wanted to make up with everyone, but it didn’t go as planned. Read on to find out how the sister’s comment , ‘you got your big day, now you have to deal with the consequences,’ caused an emotional fallout with her brother and his wife.
Destination wedding drama: bride and groom’s demands cause family rift.

Family unable to attend destination wedding due to valid reasons

Demanding destination wedding divides family. Is it worth it?

Family shunned for not attending destination wedding, bridezilla alert

Brother demands heavily pregnant sister attend destination wedding, insults ensue

Bride and groom’s demands tear family apart

Bride and groom try to make amends after family drama

Awkward family dinner after bride and groom’s destination wedding demand

Siblings refuse to attend destination wedding, face consequences.

When lies save face: Family drama at destination wedding

Family member feels rejected after destination wedding absence

Struggling with family issues amidst destination wedding chaos

Bride and groom demand destination wedding attendance, face consequences
When a couple demands that their family attend a destination wedding, what happens when the family can’t make it? This Reddit post tells the story of a bride and groom who refused to listen to their family’s reasons for not being able to attend their wedding, and instead used their absence as an excuse to cut them off. Months later, with heartbreaking news about the family matriarch, the couple tries to make amends, but the damage has already been done. Read on to find out how this family deals with the aftermath of a destination wedding gone wrong, and the consequences that the bride and groom face for their stubbornness.
Commenter sympathizes with OP, others criticize entitled bride and groom.

Brother demands family attend wedding, plays victim when they can’t. NTA.

Sibling defends missing sibling’s wedding, calls out privilege
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Sibling drama over destination wedding invitation, humorous comment section

Sibling and SIL’s entitled behavior gets called out by commenters ♀️

Compassionate reply offers support and perspective on family dynamics ❤️

Bride and groom’s entitlement caused family drama. Commenter feels NTA.

Commenter relates to wild situation with Jerry Springer comparison

Commenter makes a valid point about destination weddings and pandemic

Setting boundaries with toxic family members. ♀️

NTA for having a destination wedding, but YTA for expecting everyone to attend for two weeks. ️

Brother demands family attend destination wedding, ignores health concerns. NTA.

Destination weddings can be exclusive or selfish, but not always.

Commenter seeks family reconciliation despite brother’s behavior. ❤️

Heartfelt condolences offered to OP for loss of their mother

Destination weddings are narcissistic. Paying to attend? Mind boggling. #NTA

Destination weddings aren’t for everyone. Manipulating guests is a**hole behavior

Small wedding, big demands. NTA asks about the turnout.

Commenter questions couple’s lack of empathy towards family circumstances ❓

Destination weddings: a selfish choice for the main characters only
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Being considerate is key. NTA for sister’s destination wedding.

Pregnant guest not expected to fly for destination wedding. NTA

OP’s brother demands attendance at destination wedding, gets called out.

Commenter sympathizes with family, throws shade at bride and groom ♀️

Living in Alaska didn’t make it less of a destination wedding ️

Consequences for entitled bride and groom. NTA wins.

Destination wedding ultimatums create unnecessary drama, NTA for declining.

Pregnant woman called ‘entitled brat’ for missing destination wedding

Show support for family during heartbreaking situation, not brother’s wedding ❤️

Defending the decision not to attend a destination wedding

Bride and groom face consequences for demanding destination wedding

Wedding demands justified according to commenter, no backlash expected

Compassionate comment offers support and calls out brother’s behavior ❤️

Bride and groom demand family attend destination wedding, face consequences: Redditor calls out narcissistic brother for not caring about family’s health and well-being.

Pregnant commenter supports OP’s decision, sympathizes with family situation ❤️

Commenter calls out entitled groom, advises going no contact

Compassionate commenter offers support to family dealing with diagnosis. ❤️
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OP receives support and advice after brother’s wedding demands.

Don’t let toxic family members ruin your special day ✨

Commenter questions bride and groom’s decision for destination wedding.

Valid reasons for not attending destination wedding. Brother’s fault.

Brother demands family attend destination wedding despite health concerns

Cutting contact with entitled family after destination wedding fallout

Bride and groom demand family attend wedding, then play victim

Commenter defends bride and groom, calls out entitled family member

Commenter sympathizes with pregnant woman and calls out selfish brother.

Support for pregnant sister, beware of manipulative brother

Brotherzilla gets what he deserves ♀️

Couple prioritizes destination over family, threatens consequences.

Supporting family over entitled AH bride and groom

Commenter calls out bride and groom for pressuring sick mother.

Family health and safety should come first. NTA! ♀️

Destination weddings shouldn’t demand attendance, NTA for declining. ♀️ ♂️

Commenter sympathizes with pregnant woman’s situation, declares NTA.

OP stands up to bride and groom’s unreasonable demands, NTA

Destination weddings are a huge ask, but bride and groom aren’t considerate.

Support for bride and groom’s decision, criticism of brother’s behavior

Destination weddings come with risks. NTA shares their experience.

Pregnant guest says no to destination wedding, family reacts poorly.
