Weddings these days are all about personal style and unique experiences. From themed parties to cozy pre-wedding dinners, couples love to make their celebrations their own. But a recent bride-to-be sparked a big online debate when she hosted a dinner where guests were unexpectedly asked to pay for their meals.
One of the guests shared the story on Reddit, and it quickly went viral. Now, people everywhere are talking about it– was the bride just being practical, or did she cross a line? The situation has raised questions about boundaries, expectations, and the importance of clear communication in today’s wedding planning.
A fancy dinner with friends, but there was a catch
As quoted by Hindustan Times, the now-deleted Reddit post said the bride had invited a small group of close friends for a casual “friends' night out” as part of her pre-wedding celebrations. It wasn’t a formal function like a haldi or mehndi, but it was still presented as a part of the wedding festivities.
“Was invited for dinner by a friend as a part of her wedding festivities. It was in an upscale restaurant in a posh area. Though it was not one of the traditional wedding events (haldi, mehndi etc), it was part of the functions as a friends' night out event. Non-traditional but good,” wrote the friend in her Reddit post, as per the report. The group was treated to a fixed menu at a high-end restaurant, complete with expensive food, premium alcohol, and champagne. But as the evening wrapped up, the mood took a sharp turn.
The unexpected request: “Can we split the bill?”
Towards the end of the dinner, the bride asked her guests to split the cost of the evening. The amount? A hefty ₹15,000 per person. This demand came as a shock to several attendees, particularly because it hadn’t been mentioned earlier.
As per the report, she said the request threw her off as the bride had not made it clear beforehand that guests would be expected to pay. Though the group eventually paid up, the reaction wasn’t unanimous. Some seemed unbothered. Others struggled. A few were visibly upset. “Some people didn't care and had the money, or expected it. Some folks struggled a bit to cough up, others were in shock,” the guest noted, as per the report.
Days later, questions still linger
According to the media report, the Reddit user said the evening kept bothering her even days after it happened. “I'm just thinking days later, that if it was just friends getting together, why was it not made clear upfront that payment was expected? And why was there a set menu if we were paying anyway? Why couldn't we just order what we wanted and pay for that?” Her final words were pointed and honest: “a very thoughtless evening.”
Reactions pour in: “I would totally feel scammed”
The post quickly got a lot of attention, with many people shocked that something like this happened, especially in India, where it's usually the host who pays for anything related to wedding celebrations. “Wow. I’ve never heard of anything like this,” one Redditor commented.
Another user pointed out the growing trend of casual friend-only pre-wedding events but still felt the execution here lacked transparency. “This is so weird. Did you talk to your other friends about it and how they feel? People do usually do a party event night for only friends these days but it’s a part of the wedding festivities. I would totally feel scammed if this were to happen to me.” One comment in particular summed up the broader sentiment around the cost: “15k per person??? Damn if it was 3k or something it was manageable, 15k per person is criminal.”
What are your views on this bizarre incident? Tell us in the comments below.
One of the guests shared the story on Reddit, and it quickly went viral. Now, people everywhere are talking about it– was the bride just being practical, or did she cross a line? The situation has raised questions about boundaries, expectations, and the importance of clear communication in today’s wedding planning.
A fancy dinner with friends, but there was a catch
As quoted by Hindustan Times, the now-deleted Reddit post said the bride had invited a small group of close friends for a casual “friends' night out” as part of her pre-wedding celebrations. It wasn’t a formal function like a haldi or mehndi, but it was still presented as a part of the wedding festivities.
“Was invited for dinner by a friend as a part of her wedding festivities. It was in an upscale restaurant in a posh area. Though it was not one of the traditional wedding events (haldi, mehndi etc), it was part of the functions as a friends' night out event. Non-traditional but good,” wrote the friend in her Reddit post, as per the report. The group was treated to a fixed menu at a high-end restaurant, complete with expensive food, premium alcohol, and champagne. But as the evening wrapped up, the mood took a sharp turn.
The unexpected request: “Can we split the bill?”
Towards the end of the dinner, the bride asked her guests to split the cost of the evening. The amount? A hefty ₹15,000 per person. This demand came as a shock to several attendees, particularly because it hadn’t been mentioned earlier.
As per the report, she said the request threw her off as the bride had not made it clear beforehand that guests would be expected to pay. Though the group eventually paid up, the reaction wasn’t unanimous. Some seemed unbothered. Others struggled. A few were visibly upset. “Some people didn't care and had the money, or expected it. Some folks struggled a bit to cough up, others were in shock,” the guest noted, as per the report.
Days later, questions still linger
According to the media report, the Reddit user said the evening kept bothering her even days after it happened. “I'm just thinking days later, that if it was just friends getting together, why was it not made clear upfront that payment was expected? And why was there a set menu if we were paying anyway? Why couldn't we just order what we wanted and pay for that?” Her final words were pointed and honest: “a very thoughtless evening.”
Reactions pour in: “I would totally feel scammed”
The post quickly got a lot of attention, with many people shocked that something like this happened, especially in India, where it's usually the host who pays for anything related to wedding celebrations. “Wow. I’ve never heard of anything like this,” one Redditor commented.
Another user pointed out the growing trend of casual friend-only pre-wedding events but still felt the execution here lacked transparency. “This is so weird. Did you talk to your other friends about it and how they feel? People do usually do a party event night for only friends these days but it’s a part of the wedding festivities. I would totally feel scammed if this were to happen to me.” One comment in particular summed up the broader sentiment around the cost: “15k per person??? Damn if it was 3k or something it was manageable, 15k per person is criminal.”
What are your views on this bizarre incident? Tell us in the comments below.
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