Newlyweds lose $27,000 on their wedding after confirmed guests no-show
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One newlywed recounted how they lost more than $27,000 and were left “heartbroken” after more than half of their RSVP guests didn’t show up for their big day.
Gray Narvaez-Dragion, an 18-year-old who is transgender and uses they/them pronouns, uploaded a video to TikTok showing several tables with no guests seated at them.
A caption superimposed on the clip, which had more than 5.2 million views at the time of writing, explains: “88 people said yes… not even 40 showed up.”
The video quickly gained traction online, with thousands of commenters expressing their disbelief at Gray’s empty wedding scene.
Gray Narvaez-Dragion, 18, recounted how they lost more than $27,000 and were left “heartbroken” after more than half of the RSVPs didn’t show up for their big day.
The newlywed, who is transgender and uses they/them pronouns, uploaded a video to TikTok showing several tables with no guests.
The 18-year-old said they were left ‘crying for hours’ after the wedding day drama.
Many viewers criticized the guests for being rude, with one person writing: ‘If you can’t make it to a wedding TELL THE HOSTS, it’s okay! They will save money with their catering if you let them know! Do not lie!
Other commenters sympathized with Gray from the US, sharing similar horror stories from his heyday.
Another person said the same thing happened to her and after estimating that 100 people would show up on her wedding day, only about 30 showed up.
While a third social media user revealed: ‘It happened to my sister. We set the room to 80 and not even 30 came. We did the best we could, but dammit. I would never do that to someone.
Gray explained in the comments section that because so few people turned up for their nuptials, they were forced to cancel their “sparkler farewell, private dance.” [the] dinner [and] shorten the entire reception.
The DJ also’ felt so bad [that] he made us use the photo booth that I hadn’t touched and we took pictures together.’
Added Gray: ‘Our ceremony made me very happy, but when I looked at the chairs we had set up I realized they were empty. I didn’t realize it until after… I was crying for hours about this… I was so heartbroken.”
To make matters worse, they said they fell during the first dance and their mom “didn’t say a word until my dad made her.”
After their wedding was interrupted, Gray said they sat with her new husband, Nyx, “together in the empty ceremony room and cried.”
After their wedding was interrupted, Gray said they sat with her new husband Nyx “together in the empty ceremony room and cried.”
Gray told commenters that the wedding cost more than $27,000 and that they were financially broke after the February 27 event.
In reaction to commenters asking if the story was true, Gray shared a screenshot of his wedding invitation spreadsheet.
Gray thanked commenters for all their words of support, writing, “I’m just being inundated with so much love.” I am very grateful for each one of you’
Some viewers have offered to buy the married couple’s wedding gifts to make up for the ones they didn’t receive.
Another TikTok shows how Gray had invested in wedding favors for her guests, with keepsakes including bars of soap and shiny magnets.
Gray told commentators that the wedding cost more than $27,000 and that they were financially ruined after the February 27 event.
They explained, ‘I can’t afford our own food after I got fired and didn’t even attend half of it. I am devastated.’
Another TikTok shows how Gray had invested in wedding favors for her guests, with keepsakes including bars of soap and shiny magnets.
In an attempt to help the newlyweds, commenters have asked if they can purchase the items, and Gray has since shared his Venmo details.
Some viewers have also offered to buy the married couple’s wedding gifts to make up for the ones they didn’t receive.
Gray thanked commenters for all their words of support, writing, “I’m just being inundated with so much love.” I am very grateful for each one of you.’
In reaction to some people questioning whether the story was true, Gray shared a screenshot of his wedding invitation spreadsheet showing all the guests who RSVPed and then didn’t show up.
After viewing the clip, one TikTok user wrote: “I hope you cut those people out of your life.” Do not accept any excuse. If they didn’t show up on your best day, they won’t show up on your worst day.
While another advised: “Put that spreadsheet away, adjust your energy, effort, and attention accordingly for anyone who flakes.”