20 Bridezilla Stories That'll Make You Rethink Marriage

A bride focusing on wedding photos over friendships creates trouble.One bride.Those photos mattered so much; she kicked a bridesmaid out for getting pregnant.

One bridesmaid became happy when she learned her husband and she were expecting a baby. The bride, however, was unhappy. The Bridezilla became furious because her bridesmaid would be pregnant for wedding pictures, so she dumped her from the wedding party.

The bridesmaid tragically miscarried later. When the bride found out, she called, letting the bridesmaid know she could be in the wedding again. The bridesmaid skipped the wedding.

One Bridezilla.The grandmother died two hours before the wedding. Instead of crying, she threw a tantrum because the death changed the seating arrangement, leaving a large empty spot.

Not exactly a welcoming new mom.This Bridezilla.This Bridezilla banned her new step-kids from the wedding after one suffered a bad kitchen accident, leaving ugly wounds. The bride's step-daughter was supposed to be a bridesmaid, but the V-shaped burns on her forehead got her kicked out.

The wicked stepmother did not want her pictures ruined. In the end, no kids were allowed at the ceremony. That was not a happy family.

This bride monitors her bridesmaids' calorie intake, controls their hair choices, and forces them to gain weight.This bride.This bride sent weekly emails ordering her wedding party around. Here are some excerpts:

“No one can be skinnier than the bride. That means Kelly and Lizzie will eat a protein weight gainer diet only until May. I will have the nutritionist call you to discuss diet plans.”

“Hair cuts: If you plan to cut your hair, submit your new look before any action (this applies to coloring too).”

“I thought we should start a daily Google Doc where everyone updates their daily calories in real time. Because of exams, I have not been great at asking for weekly weigh-ins, but the food calculator seems like a good way to track everyone’s calorie intake. Thoughts?”

In what might be the worst Bridezilla statement ever.One bridezilla.Wrote: "If you are poor, you cannot afford to be my friend. Tax records, annual salary, and home value can be used as proof of who is 'wedding party worthy.'”

Using the bathroom gets hard in a big wedding dress. So, some brides ask their bridesmaids to help them hover over the toilet without getting wet. This is normal... unless you also ask them to wipe you clean after.

This bride.The bride demanded her bridesmaid, who was not even a close friend, wipe her butt after she used the bathroom. When the bridesmaid refused, the bride slapped her and ended their friendship. Years later, when she tried to repair things, the bridesmaid showed no interest.

One BridezillaThe bride demanded her hubby-to-be's best man get laser hair removal on his head. The man had alopecia, and the bride did not want his patchy hair visible in photos. This treatment costs $3000.

Apparently, the bride and groom never reached the altar.

Weddings cost money. Food, alcohol, the venue, and music all have costs. But couples agree to cover these expenses for a celebration everyone can enjoy.

Unless you'rethis Bridezilla, who felt guests should pay for her party. When a few guests left $50 cash gifts, she sent this bad "thank you" note:

"I just want to know if there is any reason or dissatisfaction with Mike's and my wedding that you and Phil both gave $50 each? The amount we received from you both was unexpected; we were short on paying for the reception..."

A post quickly went viral on Reddit.The post went viral on Reddit., one potential wedding guest got an email from the couple's coordinator with last-minute details. Some information seemed fair, like asking guests avoid white, cream, or ivory. However, the requests grewThe post went exponentially crazier.. The bride told female guests to keep hairstyles to a "basic bob or ponytail" and to avoid a "full face of makeup."

The strange rules applied to more than just female guests. No one could check Facebook until a set time, and guests must "NOT TALK TO THE BRIDE AT ALL." Every guest had to "bring a gift of $75 or more or you won't be admitted," and the couple required everyone to toast with Rémy cognac—no exceptions.

One bride thought feeding her 120 guests with a cheese spread, fruit platter, and vegetables with dip was enough. As people started leaving from hunger, the Bridezilla blocked the doors and screamed "Bride's Day, Bride's Way!"

Once a Bridezilla, always a Bridezilla. A year after her wedding,this bridehosted ananniversary party. She made the MOH cook and clean for her six hours before the party. A guest commented on the maid of honor's help. The Bridezilla replied:

"Oh, that's what the 'maid' in maid of honor is for."

Thanks for clarifying...

One BridezillaShe proclaimed her engagement period, “The Year of My Wedding.” She expected her bridesmaids to act that way. This meant a party every month: an engagement party, several bridal showers, and a bachelorette party. But karma struck—the marriage lasted eight months.

Her yearlong 'reign of terror' lasted longer than her actual marriage.

A guest, not close to either Bridezilla at a lesbian wedding, thought gifting them candy would be cute. The happy couple disagreed.Here is theresponsethe guest received:

"Hey it's [Bride 1's] wife Laura. Thanks for coming to the wedding Friday. I don't know if this is your first wedding, but for your next one... People give envelopes. I missed out on $200 covering your travel and your dinner plate... And got fluffy whip and sour patch kids back. Heads up for the future :)"

Onereligious Bridezillamade a rule for her big day: anyone born out of wedlock could not attend the wedding. This cuts down the guest list fast!

Size matters to this lady.A Bridezillabanned her friend's engagement ring from the wedding and all pre-wedding events because it was bigger than hers.

The sister of aBridezillagot to witness this moment: the bride held a bag on the church steps and screamed, "Why am I holding something WILL SOMEONE EXPLAIN WHY I AM HOLDING SOMETHING ON MY F*CKING WEDDING DAY??? Someone better take this out of my hands right now."

Right before her wedding, one Bridezillakicked one of her bridesmaids out of the wedding party. The bridesmaid dyed her hair a slightly lighter brown. This new brown shade did not match the bright pink dress.

Hmmm... what to do with that several hour break between the ceremony and reception? Hey! Assign everyone chores. Seriously.One Bridezilladecided that during the break, each guest would have an errand, like picking up food, buying alcohol, or grabbing flowers and balloons.

Talk about being exact!One Bridezillasent out a list of precisePantonecolors for bridesmaids dresses, plus suggested colors for jewelry and lipstick. She also sent a PDF to guests to advise them oncolor combinations and her preferred fabrics.

She was a control freak because she wanted to get published in a wedding blog. She seemed successful! But consider how many friends she lost along the way...

In a Facebook post, anunidentified womanexplained she banned meat-eating friends and family—including her bridal party—from her vegan wedding because the couple does not want to "host murders."

According to the young bride'suninvited guests, she had already sent them invitations before deciding to "send them off with, 'best wishes with all that blood on your hands.'"

The bride stated she spent two years trying to teach her family her vegan lifestyle. They refused. She does not want them around knowing they will resume eating meat after the weekend.