Teen Skips Suit & Wears Noise-Cancellers at Brother’s Wedding: Justified or Not?

We all know that weddings can be stressful, but what happens when one guest’s sensory needs clash with the expectations of the bride and her family? One 15-year-old with autism found himself in the middle of a wedding drama when he chose to wear a white polo and jeans instead of the required black suit and red tie, and brought noise-cancelling headphones to his brother’s big day. Despite having his brother’s approval, the bride and her family were less than thrilled with his attire and actions. But was he really in the wrong? Let’s dive into the story…

Sensory Struggles and a Wedding Dilemma

Suit Trouble and Loud Music

Brother’s Wedding and Dress Code

The Teen’s Compromise

SIL’s Reaction and Autism Struggles

Drunk SIL and Headphone Drama

Waiting Outside

Post-Wedding Guilt

The Big Question

Sensory Needs vs. Wedding Etiquette: Who’s in the Wrong?

So, our sensory-sensitive teen tried his best to navigate the tricky situation of attending his brother’s wedding without causing a scene. He followed his brother’s advice, ditching the suit and bringing noise-cancellers to help with his autism-related sensory needs. However, the bride and her family were less than understanding, leading to some heated confrontations and post-wedding guilt. Was he really in the wrong, or should the bride’s family have been more compassionate? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this delicate dilemma…

Wearing noise-cancellers at a wedding: NTA or disrespectful?

Wearing noise-cancelling headphones to a wedding? NTA, it’s self-care

Wearing noise-cancellers to a wedding: NTA, but plain black clothes help.

Sibling rivalry and wedding drama ‍♀️ ‍♂️

Wearing noise-cancellers to a wedding? NTA, bride was rude

Teen wears noise-cancellers at brother’s wedding, NTA according to comments.

Comfortable yet formal attire suggestions for non-suit wearers.

Skipping a suit for noise-cancellers at a wedding: NTA wins!

Skipping the suit and wearing noise-cancellers to a wedding? NTA.

Wedding drama and family feuds

Fashion advice sparks debate on wedding attire etiquette.

Weddings can be uncomfortable, NTA for wearing noise-cancellers.

Wearing noise-cancellers to a wedding: NTA or ableist?

Skipping the suit for noise-cancellers at a wedding: NTA

Skipping a suit for noise-cancelling headphones at a wedding: NTA

NTA deserves respect and understanding for her accommodation needs.

Wearing noise-cancellers to a wedding: NTA or not?

SIL is TA for shouting, but was wearing noise-cancellers to a wedding justified?

Wearing noise-cancellers at a wedding? NTA! Lack of communication caused it.

Noise-cancelling headphones at a wedding? NTA, but maybe earbuds?

Wearing noise-cancellers at brother’s wedding: NTA, brother approved

Wedding noise-cancellers: practical or faux pas? NTAH!

Teen with autism wears noise-cancellers to brother’s wedding, NTA.

Wearing noise-cancellers to a wedding: ESH, but SIL was worse

Teen wears noise-cancelling headphones to brother’s wedding. NTA.

Teen with autism wears noise-cancellers to wedding, but dress code mismatched. ESH.

ESH for not helping with attire, headphones were fine though ‍♂️

Teen with autism wears noise-cancellers to wedding, NTA comment supports

Teen wears noise-cancellers to wedding, SIL called out for abelism.

Teen wears noise-cancelling headphones to wedding, gets shamed. NTA.

NTA. Commenter with autism defends teen’s noise-cancellers at wedding.

Teen with autism wears noise-cancellers to brother’s wedding, NTA.

Normalize accommodating neurodivergent people and stop ableism.

Autistic teen wears noise-cancellers to wedding, NTA according to comment.

Wearing noise-cancellers at a wedding: justified or not? NTA.

Making accommodations for guests with autism: Yay or nay?

Teen wears noise-cancellers to brother’s wedding, gets support (NTA)

Weddings should be about love, not dress codes. NTA

Wearing noise-cancellers at a wedding: justified or not? NTA wins.

Neurodivergent commenter defends wearing noise-cancellers to brother’s wedding.

Skipping suit for noise-cancellers at wedding: NTA, but bridezilla beware

Wearing noise-cancellers to a wedding: okay. Blue jeans: not so much.

Empathetic comment acknowledges lack of understanding towards disabilities.

Teen wears noise-cancellers at wedding, NTA, SIL out of line

Skipping formal wear at a wedding: NTA or ESH?

Teen with noise-cancellers at wedding gets NTA support and advice

Wearing noise-cancellers to a wedding: justified or not? NTA wins.

NTA! Sibling’s spouse is an ableist bully and mean drunk

Teen wears noise-cancelling headphones at brother’s wedding, NTA according to comment.

Wearing noise-cancellers to a wedding: ableist or accommodating? NTA.

Teen wears noise-cancelling headphones at wedding, SIL lacks empathy. NTA.

Weddings are supposed to be fun, but this bride’s behavior…

Autistic commenter shares supportive family experiences, condemns unsympathetic in-laws.

NTA. The bride overreacted, give them space and talk later.

Noise-cancelling headphones at wedding: NTA, communication error caused rift.

Noise-cancelling headphones at a wedding? NTA, SIL was obnoxious

Wear what you want, bride was mean. You’re NTA

Wearing noise-cancellers at brother’s wedding: NTA, sister was controlling.

Wearing noise-cancellers to a wedding with sensory issues: NTA

Mom of autistic boy asks for advice on jeans, commenter handled situation maturely

NTA, but consider visiting a proper suit store for help

Teen wears noise-cancellers to brother’s wedding, SIL calls it rude. NTA.

Bridezilla alert! MTA’s noise-cancelling headphones cause wedding drama.

NTA for wearing noise-cancellers at brother’s wedding

NTA for wearing noise-cancellers, SIL needs to learn about autism.

Wearing noise-cancellers at a wedding: NTA or not?

Supportive comment from a mother of an autistic adult.

Standing up for reasonable accommodations at a wedding. NTA.

Wearing noise-cancellers to manage a condition at a wedding: NTA

Wedding dress code drama: Commenter deems OP the a**hole

Skipping a suit for noise-cancellers at a wedding: NTA

Empathy wins! Bride should be understanding of brother’s needs.

Brother’s love for comfort trumps bride’s irrational behavior. NAH

Brother’s wedding, noise-cancellers, and SIL’s opinion: NTA wins

NTA. Brother should have filled bride in, no apology needed.

Supportive comment validates OP’s decision to wear noise-cancellers at wedding.

Teen wears noise-cancellers at brother’s wedding, SIL’s behavior appalling. NTA.

Wearing noise-cancelling headphones to a wedding: NTA but suggestions given.

NTA stood up for themselves and brother against ableism.

Not the a**hole for wearing noise-cancellers at wedding

Sister advises to come clean to brother about SIL’s yelling.

Teen wears noise-cancellers at brother’s wedding, brother doesn’t defend. NTA.

Accepting and respecting sensory issues is important for everyone.

Wearing noise-cancellers at brother’s wedding: NTA. Don’t apologize.