A woman has sparked a fierce debate online after an argument with her stepsister who accused her of stealing her ‘dream wedding’.
The unnamed 25-year-old woman took to the American Social Forum Reddit to explain that she’s picked a “famous” wedding venue – presumably somewhere in Europe – which her stepsister Lucy, 27, insists is also her dream venue.
She claimed that Lucy “went out of her head” when she found out the news, even though she’s wanted to get married there for a decade, and Lucy isn’t even engaged.
In addition, her biological father foots the bill for the extravagant wedding because he had a vision of a “Count of Monte Cristo”-esque celebration, which she believes will cost an “astronomical” sum.
Most people sided with the bride and said Lucy was probably jealous, but some said they could empathize.
A 25-year-old woman took to the American social forum Reddit after an argument with her stepsister who accused her of stealing her ‘dream wedding’ (stock image)
The unnamed 25-year-old woman took to the US social forum Reddit to explain that she has chosen a “famous” wedding venue – presumably somewhere in Europe. Her stepsister Lucy also wants to get married there, even though she isn’t even engaged
The bride-to-be outlined the drama and wrote: I’ve been planning for six months. I picked the venue pretty early on, and it just so happens to be the same venue that my stepsister, 27, has always dreamed of getting married in.
“When I announced to the family that everything was settled, Lucy (stepsister) was upset.
‘She said I had secretly chosen that location, knowing that she had always said that was her ideal wedding location. I understand her disappointment, but this reaction is, in my opinion, exaggerated for two reasons.’
Commentators sided with the bride-to-be, saying her sister is probably just jealous of her younger sibling getting married first
The bride-to-be explained that the venue is initially “very famous” and has hosted a large number of weddings.
“It’s a cultural landmark with a rich history where weddings have been held for centuries,” she said. ‘I also like the location, I’ve had it for over a decade. There’s nothing stopping Lucy from getting married there one day if she wants to.’
She went on to explain that the cost of having her wedding on Venus is “astronomical.”
“My fiancé and I are aware that between my dad’s family and his, we sign up for a certain type of event and we’re fine with that, but I can admit the cost is high.
Some people said they could understand why the bride got a negative reaction from her stepsister
“I won’t give the exact number, but when I contacted the wedding planner and asked if we could get the venue for 100,000, she laughed at me and said the venue wouldn’t call us back at that price.
“I know Lucy used to say ‘if she could choose anywhere in the world’ she would get married there, but very few people have the full word for their location.”
Despite the bride’s logic, there was no talking to Lucy.
“So Lucy yelled at me and said I was copying her wedding idea,” she said. I tried to apologize, I tried to tell her that just because I’m getting married first doesn’t mean she can’t do it there when she gets married.”
The bride even tried to make a concession to whom she invites to make things better.
“I even offered to shorten her dad’s guest list so that if she ever got married there, there would be almost no guest overlap,” she said. “Nothing worked, there were tears, she called me a snake and underhanded.
“In the end I just got annoyed and thought, ‘What was I supposed to do? Not pick the location I wanted, in case you have a million dollar wedding one day? Lucy, mean it.'”
Some people did not feel sorry for the bride and said that someone who has such a hugely expensive wedding has no right to complain
However, her family was not impressed and told her to apologize to Lucy.
“Our parents say I went to the throat with what I said and I should apologise,” she explained.
“I think as much as I’m sensitive to the fact that she might feel a little annoyed, she has the rest of her life to get married there or somewhere else if she wants and she needs to let it go.”
The majority of people sided with the bride-to-be and insisted that no one can just make a claim in a particular location.
One chimed in sarcastically, “Just don’t get married in a white dress. That’s probably part of her wedding idea and you shouldn’t steal that either. And flowers, you don’t have them. And don’t even dream of serving a big, white, layered cake, jello should do it for you.
“Maybe she’s big enough to make the chicken dance.”
Another added: ‘My brother and his wife used the same location as me. I could not care less.’
But not everyone was on her side, one of them branded the bride a “rich snob.”
“Go enjoy your soulless million dollar wedding just because your dad wants it,” one wrote.
Another disagreed with the stepsister’s reaction, but still felt sorry for her.
“I don’t blame her for being hurt,” they wrote. “She’s had this dream forever, and she probably knew in her heart that she would never fulfill her dream, but it was still important to her and you to have a wedding there before she kills that dream.” You knew all that, don’t pretend you didn’t.’
And others said that while the bride has done nothing wrong, they still understand the reaction she received.
“I really understand why that stings,” one wrote, while another admitted that they’re jealous of their younger brother getting married, even though they don’t even plan to commit the acquaintance themselves.