Weddings are supposed to be joyous occasions, but sometimes, even the best-laid plans can go awry! Our story today revolves around a 15-year-old with autism who found himself in a tricky situation at his brother’s big day. With sensory struggles and a casual dress code compromise, things took a dramatic turn when the sister-in-law got involved. Buckle up, because this wedding tale is about to get wild!
Suit Struggles: A Wedding Wardrobe Woe

Noise Cancellers: A Necessary Accessory

Brother’s Blessing: A Casual Compromise

Sister-in-Law’s Scorn: A Fashion Faux Pas?

Communication Breakdown: Who Should’ve Asked Whom? ️

Drunken Demands: Take Off Those Headphones!

Waiting Outside: A Quiet Escape ♂️

️ Newlywed Quarrel: The Day After Drama

Second Thoughts: Could I Have Tried Harder?

♂️ AITA? The Suit and Noise Canceller Conundrum

Suit Struggles and Noise Canceller Chaos: A Wedding Day Dilemma!
Well, well, well… it seems our young protagonist found himself in quite the pickle at his brother’s wedding! Despite getting the green light from the groom to ditch the suit and bring his trusty noise cancellers, the sister-in-law was NOT having it. Cue the drunken demands, family drama, and a whole lot of second-guessing! Now, the question on everyone’s mind: was our sensory-sensitive hero an a-hole or his wedding attire and accessory choices? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this matrimonial mayhem!
Wearing headphones isn’t disrespectful, shouting at someone is. NTA

Understanding autism and sensory needs

Suggested clothing for comfort and blending in with others. NTA.

Savage reply to bride’s behavior at brother’s wedding

Bridezilla shames autistic teen: Redditors agree NTA for brother

NTA- SIL aware of needs, brother is supportive, in-laws AHs

Comfortable yet formal clothing suggestions for individuals with sensory needs

SIL and her family are the a**holes, not the commenter
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Brother’s wedding dress code causes altercation with autistic teen

Wedding drama: Brother’s wife and family are the real AHs

Fashion advice misses the point of accommodating sensory needs

Wedding attire discomfort is acceptable, but not sensory needs. NTA

Brother defends teen with autism at wedding, ableist behavior called out

Sensory needs shouldn’t be shamed. NTA for standing up.

Sibling’s bridezilla behavior causes unnecessary rift, NTA.

Disability shaming at a wedding? Not cool, NTA!

Supportive comment advises setting guidelines for future events

SIL shamed autistic teen for headphones at wedding – but jeans?

Brother’s wedding insensitive to autism needs ♂️
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Noise-cancelling ear plugs could help discreetly handle noise issues NTA

Autistic teen shamed at brother’s wedding, but not the a**hole

Wedding noise-cancelling headphones – a game changer!

Supportive comment defends against ableism and misunderstanding

ESH. SIL was out of line, but OP could have made more effort to fit dress scheme. Sensory issues are challenging, but worth working on.

Groom’s mistake and SIL’s rudeness – NTA prevails

A commenter with autism empathizes with the sensory needs but points out dressing in white and casual clothing broke social taboos. ESH ♂️

Semi-formal wear trial and error needed for sensory needs

SIL shames autistic teen at wedding, NTA stands up for him
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Brother stands up to abelist SIL; Marriage on the rocks

SIL shames teen with Autism at wedding, NTA for standing up

Autistic commenter defends OP against ableist SIL.

Loving brother defends autistic sibling at wedding

Neurotypical standards shouldn’t be pushed on neurodivergent people. NTA
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Autistic commenter shares positive wedding experience and supports OP.

Supportive reply defends autistic teen’s needs at wedding

Kind gesture or insensitive? Outfit suggestion for autistic teen guest.

Family failed to support teen with autism at brother’s wedding

Weddings should be about love, not dress codes. NTA

Bridezilla vs. Sensory Needs: NTA stands up for brother

Celebrating presence over appearance – neurodivergent solidarity

NTA for having sensory needs, but Reddit is ready to pounce

Dress code dilemma: NTA for wearing blue jeans?

Empathetic comment acknowledges lack of understanding for disabilities.
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Supportive comment- NTA tried, SIL and family out of line.

Supportive comment suggests trying different clothing options for future events

NTA, but shamed at brother’s wedding for sensory needs

Autistic groomsmen at weddings are awesome! NTA wins

Sibling’s fight not about you, don’t feel guilty. NTA

Supportive comment for teen with autism at brother’s wedding

Sensory needs seen as shameful? Not the a**hole here.

Brother’s wife lacks empathy, NTA, brother should handle her behavior.

Wedding shaming of autistic teen by family is despicable

Supportive comment and helpful advice for those with autism

Brother’s bride shamed a teen with autism for sensory needs

Brother’s fiance shamed teen with autism at wedding despite prior arrangement

Respectful guest accommodated sensory needs, SIL acted obnoxious while drunk.

Brother’s wedding attire causes unnecessary drama, sister NTA

Sibling support wins over controlling sister-in-law. NTA

Supportive comment validates OP’s experience with sensory issues.

Mom of autistic child seeks advice on sensory-friendly jeans

Suit store may help find non-sensory suit for NTA teen

NTA. SIL is being disrespectful for suggesting addressing your own needs is selfish/rude and negatively impacting her. Brother is in the right.

Insensitive bridezilla shames autistic teen at wedding

Defending against ableism and supporting family – NTA

Support for autistic teen, condemnation for ableist sister-in-law

Brother’s wife causes unnecessary drama at wedding

Supportive comment from fellow autism parent on wedding ableism

Standing up for reasonable accommodations at a wedding

Standing up for yourself and managing your condition with grace

Fashion critique turns into judgemental YTA comment.

Dress code drama at the wedding, but you’re NTA

Empathy wins! Not the a**hole for prioritizing brother’s comfort

Brother’s love for you is more important than his wife’s behavior

Brother’s opinion matters more than SIL’s, you’re NTA

Brother should have stuck up for teen with autism

Supportive parent shares experience with sensory needs and condemns ableist behavior.

You’re NTA. SIL embarrassed herself with ableist behavior at wedding

Sensory needs at brother’s wedding – dress code suggestions

Supportive comment receives full NTA affirmation and praise

Wedding shaming exposes bride’s true colors. #NTA

Supportive comment, urging communication and honesty with family members

Lack of parental guidance and brother’s support questioned

Sensory issues are so annoying but people can’t accept it

Don’t apologize to the abuser. You have your brother’s permission.
