Guests were divided into two tiers: the privileged ones and the, well, not-so-privileged. To rub salt in the wound, they even set up a donation box to fund their honeymoon! “Fancy fondant for the VIPs, grocery store sheet cake for the rest of us.” 4. The Cash-Only Wedding: Forget Gifts, Bring Your Wallet Instead of a traditional registry, this couple requested cold, hard cash — and not just a small amount. They expected guests to fork out serious money to cover their dream wedding.

Unsurprisingly, the guest list started shrinking. Even more ironic? They didn’t make it to their first anniversary. 5. No Photos Allowed, Says the Mother-in-Law My mother-in-law insisted we keep our wedding photos off social media to protect “family privacy.” While we’d already downsized our wedding to a small, woodsy elopement, this was the final straw. Needless to say, those pictures went up online faster than she could say, “I object.” 6. Bad Hair Day Turns into a Family Slapfest My half-sister Linda demanded all bridesmaids have identical hairstyles, despite our varying hair types. When my mom booked me a local, budget-friendly salon, Linda lost it. Drama escalated at the rehearsal dinner when Linda’s mom physically slapped mine. The next day, most of my family boycotted the wedding — all over a hairstyle. 7. Destination Wedding Disaster: The Hotel Bill Is More Than the Wedding! My friends planned a tropical destination wedding but quickly switched to an interstate venue due to military obligations. Despite the change, they demanded we all stay in overpriced hotels. With the mounting expenses, my husband and I were ready to elope ourselves. 8. Boat Fund Wedding: Forget Gifts, Buy Us a Yacht! My friend’s cousin and his bride-to-be had a unique request: instead of wedding gifts, they asked guests to contribute to their dream boat fund. Not just any boat, though — a luxury Mastercraft yacht! Nothing says romance like helping a couple sail into the sunset on your dime. 9. $1,000 Wedding Admission Fee Goldilocks (not her real name) had one rule for her wedding: a minimum cash gift of $1,000 per guest. Anything less “wouldn’t make a difference.” She even asked us to label our envelopes to ensure proper credit. Never thought I’d pay for a front-row seat to her wedding extravaganza! 10. Pay for Every Slice of Cake at This Wedding This couple took wedding audacity to new heights. Not only was their destination wedding in the middle of nowhere, but they also charged guests for every bite of food and drink. And who orchestrated this? The bride’s father! Unsurprisingly, the wedding was a disaster, and I’ll be skipping their vow renewal. There you have it — ten stories that prove some weddings are more about the price tag than the love. Got your own tale of wedding wackiness? Share it in the comments!