Picture this: you live in a small town with a big family, and your cousin is getting married. Exciting, right? But then, just a month before the big day, the bride and groom announce that it’s a child-free wedding. What’s a responsible guardian like you, who’s already taken time off work and prepared for the event, to do? Well, in this story, our protagonist decided to throw a BBQ for everyone who couldn’t attend the wedding. But was this the right move, or did it just cause more drama? Let’s dive into this juicy tale and find out!
Small Town Family Drama ️
Unfortunate Circumstances
Custody Chaos ♀️
Wedding Bells
Family Ties ♀️
A Special Wedding
Fancy Schmancy
Wedding Details
Preparations Begin ️
Child-Free Chaos
Last-Minute Changes
Confronting the Bride
No Compromise ♀️
Decision is Final
PTO Denied
Nurse Life
Responsible Guardian
BBQ Plan
Alternative Celebration
Invitations and Exclusions
BBQ Success
Phone Calls Begin ☎️
Confrontation with Jay
Heated Exchange
Jay Calls Me
Defending My Actions
Standing My Ground
Fun Day Despite Drama
Passive-Aggressive Messages
Blame Game
Apologize?
BBQ Battle: Stealing the Wedding Spotlight?
Our protagonist, a responsible guardian to her niece, found herself in a tough spot when her cousin’s wedding suddenly became child-free just a month before the event. With no babysitters in their small town and her PTO denied, she decided to make the most of the situation by hosting a BBQ for those who couldn’t attend the wedding. But when the bride and groom caught wind of the alternative celebration, they were less than thrilled. Accusations flew, and our protagonist stood her ground, insisting she wasn’t in the wrong. Now, with passive-aggressive messages flooding her inbox and family members urging her to apologize, she’s left wondering if she truly is at fault. Let’s see what the internet has to say about this sticky situation…
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NTA for having a child-free wedding but inform guests in advance.
Child-free wedding excludes own 17yo brother? NTA, obviously
Aunt shuts down entitled family while defending host’s actions
Harsh criticism of a child-free wedding with a questionable babysitting plan.
ESH for competing party at same day as wedding
Concerned commenter questions leaving child alone, suggests child services.
Hosting party on family member’s wedding day was ironic and controversial
No kids allowed but no notice given? NTA for hosting BBQ.
Calling out the fake story with humor.
Cousin, cousin-in-law, commenter, and even mom share blame
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Party for excluded families added drama and escalated tension.
Bored of reading? You’re not alone
Disagreement over child-free wedding leads to wedding-day BBQ drama
Parents given short notice for childcare, groom’s parents also excluded.
A critical comment suggesting that the host should have found a babysitter
Accusation of spiteful behaviour for hosting a child-inclusive BBQ
Leaving a child home alone all night? Big YTA move
Concerned comment about leaving a 9 y/o alone overnight.
Concerns raised about 9-year-old left home alone overnight
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Concerns raised about leaving child alone and phone on DND.
Concerns raised about leaving a child alone at night
The commenter deems OP as the a**hole for not finding a solution and instead resorting to petty behavior. ♀️
NTA for not attending, but YTA for throwing BBQ same day
Debate over parenting choices and hypocrisy in comment section.
Engaging commentary on rural America and ESH judgment.
Aunt and Uncle and commenter think BBQ was petty. YTA.
YTA for expecting others to accommodate your wedding choices ♀️
Did everyone miss the part where the groom’s own brother wasn’t invited to the wedding?
Concerned commenter questions child’s safety, suggests notifying authorities.
Parental bias suspected in comment defending children at weddings. vs. wedding feud.
Hosting a party out of spite? YTA according to commenters
N T A for hosting BBQ but YTA for leaving 9-year-old unattended ⚠️
Leaving 9-year-old unattended at night is dangerous
Leaving a child alone at night? YTA, as the comment says.
Safety concerns raised over leaving 9-year-old alone overnight
User calls out fake and poorly written article. YTA confirmed.
Redditor points out OP’s hypocrisy with YTAH judgement.
Guest calls out YTA for excluding families from child-free wedding
Partygoers should have taken turns to watch everyone’s kids. ESH
Family forced to attend child-free wedding, ends up on unwanted vacation
Reddit’s double standards: Overprotective vs. negligent parenting
Clear invitation wording is crucial to avoid misunderstandings
Concerned commenter questions niece’s safety while OP works night shift
User dismisses story as “ridiculous rage bait” with eye-roll emoji.
User calls OP YTA for excluding children from wedding
Confusion over PTO and party attendance raises questions.
YTA for not trying to make it work. ♀️
BBQ for excluded guests seen as personal slight
Concerned commenter questions babysitting safety for working aunt.
Parenting debate arises in comment section
Parent expresses outrage over family exclusion from wedding events.
Cousin and wife were assholes for child-free wedding. RN called their bluff.
Wedding etiquette exists for a reason ♀️
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Parent appreciates host’s inclusive BBQ gesture and says NTA
Passive aggressive BBQ on wedding day, family drama escalates. ESH ♀️
Hosting a BBQ on the same day was a bit much
Wedding guests called out for hosting event on wedding day
Taking in a child during a child-free wedding? Respect, but risky
Guests deserve more notice but BBQ was a nice gesture
When grammar takes over the conversation
Tensions rise as comment calls out communication issues and name-calling.
Cousin should’ve given more notice, but hosting BBQ on wedding day ESH
Suggests group childcare solution for excluded families
Confusion and suspicion arise around nonsensical comment.
Delay in announcing child-free wedding was tactless and exclusionary
Defending the aunt/uncle who hosted the child-friendly BBQ
Well-handled situation, poor planning & reaction by child-free couple.
NTA. Last-minute childfree wedding notice caused unnecessary family drama. BBQ saves day
