Best and Worst Bridezilla Stories
Weddings are meant to be a day of joy, but sometimes, things take a turn for the worse, leading to what many call a Bridezilla Story. We've all heard the tales—whether it's a bride demanding impossible things from her bridal party, or a last-minute change that causes chaos for everyone involved. These moments can turn a beautiful event into a nightmare, especially for those closest to the bride.
Some of the Best Bridezilla Stories are entertaining to outsiders but stressful for the people involved. From brides who require their bridesmaids to diet before the wedding to those who send out contracts dictating behavior during the event, the demands can be outrageous. Imagine being told what shade of lipstick you’re allowed to wear or having to get approval for the speech you plan to give at the reception. While the guests might not notice, the wedding party is often left scrambling to meet these sky-high expectations.
However, there are also plenty of Worst Bridezilla Stories that go beyond quirky demands and become downright shocking. Brides have been known to uninvite people at the last minute over petty disagreements, or even cancel the entire event if one detail isn’t to their liking. Some go as far as demanding expensive gifts or financial contributions from their guests, turning what should be a joyous celebration into a stressful obligation.
If you’re fascinated by these outrageous wedding stories, there’s no shortage of them to explore. Whether you’re looking for a laugh or a cautionary tale, the world of Bridezilla Stories never disappoints.
I'm a 32-year-old woman who used to work at a local tavern with a bartender, Patricia, about ten years ago. Patricia now owns her own bartending LLC, which she's been running successfully for about three years. She gets hired for various events, including weddings at the venue I now manage.
I married into a family that owns a wedding venue, where I work as the office manager. My responsibilities include emailing, calling, and meeting brides frequently. I work closely with my mother-in-law (MIL), who has owned the venue for about a decade. I started in this position about a year ago. The bride in this story was a client of both our venue and Patricia’s bartending service. Brides typically hire multiple vendors for weddings, such as the venue (us), bartenders (Patricia), DJs, caterers, photographers, etc.
The Situation
When the bride booked our venue, it was before I began working there. My husband and I lived across the state for a few years before moving back in 2022, and I started working at the venue in May 2023. The bride had already toured the venue, booked it, and communicated via email with my MIL (the owner). By the time I got involved, I had never met or interacted with the bride.
In January 2024, the bride's wedding was scheduled for April 27th. Her final payment was due in January, so I sent a reminder email. A few days later, she responded, saying the wedding was canceled. We use a single business email, and we don’t have personal emails tied to the business. My MIL, who is kind and understanding, emailed back, offering to work something out if the cancellation was due to financial reasons, as it was too close to the date to rebook, and we'd lose money. The bride simply replied, "We broke up." We never heard from her again despite multiple attempts to get her to sign a cancellation form. By early March, I sent a final email stating that I would use the email chain as her cancellation notice, as per our contract. No response came. I assumed the bride was either embarrassed or just poor at communicating.
Patricia's Experience
Patricia knew I was now working at my in-laws' venue, and we were looking forward to working together again. Last week, she texted me asking if the wedding was still on for the 27th. I informed her that the bride had canceled in January and hadn’t made her final payment. Shockingly, the bride never informed Patricia of the cancellation, leaving Patricia out of money since she had prepared her staff for the wedding. Despite multiple attempts to reach the bride, Patricia received no response, which was baffling. Why would the bride ignore Patricia but cancel with us?
Five days before the wedding date, the bride finally told Patricia about the cancellation. Patricia, understandably irritated, replied that she had already found out from the venue and advised the bride to inform her vendors sooner next time to avoid potential financial losses. Upon reviewing her contract, Patricia realized there was a clause requiring only a five-day notice before canceling the bartending service. This meant the bride had deliberately waited until the last minute to notify Patricia, despite canceling the wedding nearly four months earlier. Who does that? It's cruel and inconsiderate. I'm sure other vendors also suffered financial losses because of this bride. What a jerk.