Family Feud: Commitment Ceremony vs Traditional Wedding

Imagine living with the love of your life…or in this case, loves. Meet our unconventional trio, who we’ll call Adam, Ben, and our storyteller. They’ve been together for seven years, share a surname, their lives, and even have two adorable kids. But here’s the twist: they can’t legally marry. Despite this, they’ve decided to host a commitment ceremony, a celebration of their unique love. But when they announce their plans, they’re met with a surprising reaction from their family. Let’s dive into this emotional rollercoaster.

An Unconventional Love Story ‍ ‍

A Different Kind of Commitment

The Venue Booking

The Sister’s Skepticism ️

The Big Reveal

The Unexpected Request

The Standoff ‍♂️

The Technicality Card

The Hurtful Comment

The Parents’ Take

The Uninvitation

The Family’s Response

The Aftermath ️

A Love Triangle, A Family Feud, and An Unforgettable Commitment Ceremony

In a world where love comes in all shapes and sizes, our unconventional trio’s decision to celebrate their love through a commitment ceremony sparks a family feud. The drama unfolds when they refuse to give up their venue to the sister who’s been skeptical of their relationship from the start. The tension escalates as the family questions the legitimacy of their commitment, leading to a shocking uninvitation. As the calls and texts flood in, the trio stands their ground, leaving us all wondering – was their reaction too drastic or a necessary stand for their love? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

NTA, extend an olive branch but maintain your boundaries

The audacity of family, consequences for actions. NTA!

Uninvited family tries to control venue, OP stands their ground. NTA

NTA. Entitled families shouldn’t bully others for their venue spot.

NTA. Stand your ground and don’t let them minimize you.

“NTA, but be prepared for CPS visits. “

NTA. Your commitment ceremony is just as valid as a wedding

NTA, but watch out for sister’s sneaky double wedding plans

Stand your ground, have a commitment ceremony and exclude family! ✊

“NTA! They’re disrespecting your relationship and your special day. “

NTA. Stand your ground and celebrate your commitment ceremony!

Reconsidering invites and venues? Uninviting them? F**k them!

NTA: They want your venue because you’re “not actually getting married”? Rude!

NTA. Don’t let them take your venue! Stand your ground!

Living in a poly relationship: personal freedom vs family acceptance

NTA. Enjoy your ceremony without your stuck-in-the-1950s parents.

Venue drama turns into desperate plea for an invitation

NTA: Your love, your venue. Uninviting them seems reasonable.

Parenting is a daily commitment, not a status symbol!

Protect your big day from entitled family members

Supportive comment: Choose those who love and respect you

NTA – Your party, your venue. Don’t let them take it!

Engaging commitment ceremony with love and thoughtful planning

NTA: Sis needs to up her game in booking venues

Supportive comment, standing up against family devaluation

“NTA. Don’t let them guilt you into their bullshit. Be happy!”

NTA. Commitment ceremony is important to you, they’re being harsh.

Valid ceremony, pathetic family. Understanding different relationships should be easy.

NTA – Family diminishes importance of your commitment ceremony

Don’t let tradition disrespect your special day!

They want the venue for your sister, not your wedding. NTA.

Uninvited to a commitment ceremony? No big deal

NTA! Standing up to rude family. Love and congrats!

Love comes first, understanding isn’t a prerequisite ❤️ ‍♀️

If parents disrespect your relationship, why invite them? NTA

NTA: Respect the ceremony’s intent and feelings, expect blowback.

NTA calls out ‘dickbags’ and suggests courthouse for ‘swift wedding’

NTA: Family can’t disagree with wedding and then demand venue.

Family feud over commitment ceremony vs traditional wedding. NTA.

Why invite people who think your ceremony is worthless?

NTA. Family should support your ceremony, not strong-arm you.

Stand up for your love! Your sister agrees too!

Protect your special day from venue thieves with a password!

Absolutely NTA. The cheeky comment that won the feud!

NTA. Family should support, not belittle your commitment ceremony.

Celebrate your love and ignore the haters!

Reconciliation without inviting disrespectful family. Celebrate love and happiness

OP’s family: Insisting it’s not a wedding, but still demanding venue

Sister needs to up her venue game for her wedding

Poly vs Traditional: NTA, they were total jerks about it

Planning a wedding without being formally engaged?

NTA. Spotting the favorite? This family feud is wild!

Lovely commitment ceremony plans! Hope people understand nonmonogamous relationships.

NTA: Lack of respect for your relationship is a dealbreaker

NTA: Your commitment ceremony is valid and deserving of celebration!

Celebrate your commitment ceremony without judgmental family. NTA

NTA’s hurtful family demands wedding venue, but invite them to ceremony.

NTA and bigoted parents and sister

NTA. Family drama and entitlement, holy entitlement batman!

Confusion over commitment ceremony vs traditional wedding invites debate

Why attend if it’s meaningless?

Don’t give her the venue! You’re not the a**hole!

OP’s supportive family vs bigoted parents and sister. NTA

Supportive comment defends poly relationships and challenges societal judgments.

NTA: Stand your ground and protect your relationships.

Celebrate your love your way! Don’t let others bring you down.

Congrats on your commitment ceremony! Screw those who don’t support.

NTA. Stand your ground and let love guide your choices ❤️

Celebrate your way! Weddings don’t have to be extravagant

Heartbreaking situation for polyamorous person, stay strong and good luck

Block toxic family, focus on supportive partners and kids

Protect your reservation! Don’t let them ruin your special day!

NTA Throuple embraces unconventional love with a David Crosby twist

NTA and have your partners and yourself block them.

Supportive officiant for gay weddings shares heartfelt congratulations and empathy.

NTA: Disrespectful reaction to upcoming ceremony.

Zoe is the real a**hole here!

NTA. Offer them a chance to apologize and attend

Supportive mom cheers on OP for standing up to unsupportive family ❤️