Picture this: you’re planning your dream wedding with the love of your life, and everything seems to be going smoothly. You’ve got the perfect outdoor venue, a delicious buffet, and an open bar for your guests to enjoy. But then, one of your friends, who happens to be in recovery, raises a concern about the open bar. What do you do? In this story, our bride-to-be is faced with this exact dilemma. As she tries to balance her friend’s sobriety with her own wedding plans, things take a surprising turn. Read on to find out what happens!
The Wedding Countdown Begins!
Outdoor Venue, Buffet, and Open Bar ️
C’s Sobriety Journey
Old College Friend in Recovery
C’s Progress: So Far, So Good
Open Bar Oversight
C’s Concerns Emerge
Accusations and Confusion
Offering Options and Support ❤️
“Can You Get Your Deposit Back?”
More Options, More Rejections
It’s Our Wedding, Right?
Mocktail Menu and More Suggestions
A Shocking Revelation
Uninvited and Unanswered Questions ❓
Sobriety vs. Open Bar: Wedding Drama Unfolds
Our bride-to-be is planning her dream wedding, complete with an open bar. However, her friend C, who is six months sober, raises concerns about attending the wedding with alcohol present. The bride offers various solutions, like only attending the ceremony or bringing a sponsor as a plus one, but none seem to satisfy C. As tensions rise and friends take sides, the bride is left wondering if she’s the a**hole for not cancelling the open bar. But wait, there’s more! C drops a bombshell: she’s in love with the bride’s fiancé! Now, our bride-to-be must navigate this unexpected twist and decide what to do next. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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