In a world where weddings often involve open bars and uninhibited revelry, one bride has decided to take a different approach, opting for a strict drink ticket system to control alcohol consumption. Her reasoning? A family history of alcoholism that makes her uncomfortable with heavy drinking at her own wedding.
The bride, who posted anonymously on Reddit’s Am I The A**hole thread, explained that she and her fiancé decided on a drink ticket system to manage alcohol at their reception. The tickets, which limit guests to two alcoholic beverages each, are non-transferable and require drinks to be ordered from assigned tables.
However, this decision has not gone down well. The bride has been labeled a ‘bridezilla’ by family and friends, who find the restrictions unreasonable and controlling. Some even accused her of trying to ‘spoil the fun’ of the wedding reception.
The backlash has also extended to Reddit, where users have criticized the bride’s strict rules. One user commented that the plan went from ‘moderately novel to aggressively controlling’, while another argued that while limiting alcohol consumption is acceptable, forcing guests to drink at their assigned tables is excessive.
Wedding industry professionals have weighed in, sharing their own experiences with drunken wedding guests and the havoc they can wreak. One wedding planner recounted having to cut off a bride who was intoxicated and vomited on her dress.
While the bride’s intentions may be good, her approach to managing alcohol at her wedding has sparked a debate about what constitutes acceptable wedding etiquette and the delicate balance between controlling behavior and ensuring everyone has a good time.
