Hilarious Yet Horrifying Bridezilla Stories On Reddit From Real Weddings!

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Weddings can be very stressful, especially for the bride. There's no way around it. And while it's understandable that they might get a little angry, some go beyond what's normal and turn into total bridezillas.

We've put together a list of our favourite scary stories from Reddit that will make you laugh, cringe, and think it might be best to just run away.

So, without further ado, here is a list of Reddit's most shocking Bridezilla stories.

The Vegan Bridezilla

One bride may have taken this idea too far when she told her Facebook friends and family that she plans to ban anyone who eats meat from her wedding.

The bride, who asked not to be named, said she was tired of people trying to "guilt trip" her into inviting them to her wedding, even though she had made it clear from the beginning that no omnivores were welcome.

Get another job!

This future bride quit her job so she could focus on planning her wedding. You can plan your wedding at work in secret, but it's a lot like having a full-time job. But then she expected her fiance to get a second job to pay for her big day.

Party of Polygraphs

This blushing bride found out that someone had posted her dress code requirements on Reddit. She was mad, but she also got even by announcing a polygraph party to find out who did the dirty on her.

No Way, Jose!

On your wedding day, it's natural to want to be the centre of attention, and guess what? You will be! You don't have to do what this Reddit bridezilla did and tell one of her guests they couldn't wear their engagement ring or talk about it.

Hair Raising

I'm going to be a bridesmaid at a wedding soon. I cut off all my hair without asking the bride, which made her very upset because I didn't ask her first.

The Bridezilla Whose Big Day Was Stolen by Death

Births and deaths tend to take place at the worst times. But this is something that everyone with a clear head has come to accept. But not this crazy bride. Definitely not this crazy bride.

This bridezilla screamed and stomped her feet in a temper tantrum because her grandmother had the nerve to die a few hours before her wedding. She said that the seating arrangement would be messed-up because there would be a big empty space. We can’t even begin to understand THIS!

The pregnant family member

It's natural to think about what your wedding guests will look like in your pictures before they've even been taken, but people change. Whether they do it on purpose, by accident, or because they are pregnant.

But amazingly, one bridezilla wouldn't let a pregnant family member be in her wedding pictures. A Reddit user said that the bridezilla got furious and kicked her cousin out of the wedding because she would be pregnant in the pictures.

The Bride Who Wants Something Big

Some brides worry so much about how their pictures will look that they even ask their bridesmaids to change how they look. As an example...

One Reddit user said — the bride asked all of her bridesmaids to dye their hair brown because she wanted to be the only one with blonde hair. Tell us a story more ridiculous than this we’ll wait.

The Unreasonable Request for a Bachelorette Party

One of the most anticipated parts of a wedding, besides the wedding itself, is the bachelor/bachelorette party, which for some people can be just as fancy as the wedding itself.

This bridezilla threw a huge fit because none of her bridesmaids could afford to go to Las Vegas for her "dream bachelorette party." 

The Bride Who Couldn't Get Down the Aisle Without Her Shoes

Most of the time, a bride's outfit is well thought out in every way. From her underwear to her veil. But there are some details that aren't quite as obvious... Like her shoes, which are often hidden by her dress. But when this bride found out that hers had disappeared, she refused to get married.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is a bridezilla syndrome?

Bridezilla syndrome is a popular term and was reportedly first used in the mid-1990s, refers to a bride-to-be who exhibits excessive stress, demanding behavior, and perfectionism during their wedding planning. They may become irritable, and try to control everything, pushing away loved ones and creating a stressful environment for themselves and everyone involved. 

Q. Is bridezillas real?

Yes, bridezillas are real, there are many events where people share stories of bridezillas behaving unreasonably, from demanding specific shades of nail polish for bridesmaids to firing caterers over a missing garnish.

Also, shows like "Bridezillas" represent brides displaying dramatic meltdowns and controlling behavior, reinforcing the stereotype. However, it’s also important to note that Bridezillas might be classified as a reality television series, but the brides from the show say it wasn't completely real. Brides were often asked to do things over again "with more drama," said Melissa from season seven. 

Q. Why do brides become Bridezillas?

There are many factors behind why brides become Bridezillas. Wedding planning is inherently stressful, tight schedules, high expectations, and managing various vendors while juggling budgets can trigger anxiety and overwhelm the bride-to-be. For many, this can manifest as controlling behavior and emotional outbursts. Moreover, the innate desire of a woman to make her wedding festivities bigger than ever and with all perfection can make things super stressful for the bride and the people around her. 

Q. When the bride is a bridezilla?

When a woman who is getting married, becomes difficult and unpleasant to deal with because she wants to control every aspect of her wedding is when she becomes a Bridezilla. While it's natural to have some kind of preferences and want some control over your wedding, but when that control becomes obsessive, demanding, and harmful to relationships with loved ones, it crosses the line into Bridezilla territory.

Q. What is a spoiler post on Reddit?

A spoiler post on Reddit contains information that reveals major plot points or surprises from a particular movie, TV show, book, video game, or any other form of media. This information can spoil the experience for someone who hasn't yet consumed the content.

Q. How do you know if you are a bridezilla?

When you have dreamt of your wedding day with all the beautiful details perfectly formulated in your head, but then expectations of perfection do not go as planned, the inner bridezilla gets unleashed. Here are a few signs if you’re a bridezilla: 

• You constantly need control over every decision.
• You steamroll over your partner.
• You often fight with family and friends.
• You have unreasonable expectations 
• All you talk about is the wedding.