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We’re going to let you in on a little secret — there’s no such thing as a flawless wedding! While you spend months planning your nuptials to ensure that everything flows without a snag, the day of your dreams can turn into one big chaotic mess in mere minutes. From collapsed cakes and torn dresses to oblivious relatives who do their best to wreck the event, saying "I do" is a magnet for disaster.

And this Twitter thread that has gone viral holds proof. Last week, a journalist based in Australia who goes by the handle @bhakthi invited people to spill the tea about weddings that went terribly wrong. Right after confessing this is a category of gossip she adores, she added, "Please tell me about the worst wedding you’ve been to please and thank you."

So, take a deep breath because we at Bored Panda have gathered a selection of jaw-dropping confessions that sure make for great stories. Just to warn you, though, they might encourage you to embrace your bachelor lifestyle! Enjoy reading through these responses and upvote your favorite ones. And if you have any juicy secrets to share, we’d love to hear all about them in the comments.

Journalist Bhakthi Puvanenthiran recently asked her followers to spill the tea about weddings gone way wrong, and they didn’t hold back

Some people shared their confessions anonymously

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And others opened up about their unfortunate experiences in the thread, here’s what they had to say

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    It’s impossible to predict everything. And weddings are especially notorious for proving that if something can go wrong, it definitely will. On the big day, there’s always a handful of people who manage to do something inappropriate and leave every single guest shaking their head in disbelief.

    Just think about the heated family drama, the ignorant relatives, and unwanted plus-ones who decide it's the perfect occasion to have one drink too many. But while minor mishaps and not-so-ideal situations are unavoidable, there's always humor to be found even in the dimmest of places. After all, embarrassing situations usually lead to a laugh or two or at least become great stories to tell your grandkids.

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    Well, that’s the lesson we can take from Bhakthi’s viral Twitter thread that has attracted people from far and wide to share their unfortunate wedding experiences. It’s hard to believe that some people manage to make their big day into an occasion that everyone will gossip about for years to come. While some of the stories left us mentally wincing and overflowing with extreme secondhand embarrassment, it’s important to remember that all kinds of things can go wrong when two hearts become one. And no one is immune to mishaps and awkward moments.

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    "It's really important to expect that at least one thing is going to go wrong on the day," Sarah and Anna, Team Leaders of The Wedding Society, told Bored Panda in an earlier interview. "This event is the culmination of many businesses, people, family members, elements, and months of work coming together and squeezing into one 6-hour period. Something will go wrong and that's totally okay because the end game is not to have a perfectly run event — it's to get married to your love in the same perfectly imperfect way that you live your lives."

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    "Of course, having a great sense of humor helps any embarrassing situation, but it's also important to remember that these are the people you love and trust the most and who know you best (or at least they should be!)," they continued. We’ve long heard about the therapeutic benefits of laughter and how it boosts our mental health. So sharing regrettable stories online with like-minded people and giggling ourselves silly may be just what we need to move past our slip-ups.

    "You're in a safe space with people who love you. If something embarrassing happens, you're in the best company to help you through it," Sarah and Anna added.

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    But while we know that we’ll never be able to control every single aspect of how the big day is going to unfold, we can at least learn how to manage our expectations and act accordingly. When you stumble upon some bumps on the road, "the first thing is to remain composed and speak calmly, just as you should in any negative situation," Desiree Dent from Dejanae Events told BRIDES. "Address the problem as soon as possible by seeking out onsite vendors or staff to help you resolve the issue. Don't allow it to ruin your day of celebration and love!"

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    For example, if you find yourself in the midst of a family drama, you should try to keep awkward situations to a bare minimum. Moreover, you can inform your wedding planner (if you decided to hire one) about your family dynamics so they could help you minimize the encounters. "Family disputes really require the work of everyone involved to remember the bigger picture and work towards a higher goal, and also to remember their love for each other above everything else," Sarah and Anna explained.

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    Wilko Lunenburg
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't get it, if you want the best man (or any other person) why go on with the marriage?

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    Dan Padgett
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a top chap for taking the hit so you could enjoy your day. Now that's a man you want at your wedding.

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    Laroo
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unfortunate but not your fault. I mean a brightly coloured jumpsuit is hardly common wedding attire for a bride.

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    BetterBitterButter
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am trying to imagine leather bridal dress and the squeaking. It must be so uncomfortable.

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    Laroo
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was about to suggest they should’ve found a new best man since he sounds like a jerk but then I read until the end and realised the bride is hardly full of class herself.

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    El Dee
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder why people think that their opinions are important to share? If you don't like her, don't go, simple..

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    Suzanne Tilson
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Attachment issues are the hardest...if she's a kid. If she's older...shell live

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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My priest friend did a wedding like that. She was a Gypsy bride. Their dresses are absolutely massive. It’s a way to show family wealth. The bigger the dress, the richer the family.

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That FIL gives very creepy vibes of the "would marry his daughter if he could" sort 🤮

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    Remi
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Salad is often the least safe option. If you have to eat something iffy, go for anything fried or baked

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Could have said sure and then gone on about Odin or Zeus

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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeesh I hope someone had the balls to help her escape that, someone who didn’t just stand by and let it happen

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    Mrs. Jan Glass
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My childfree husband and I used to hear this from my Mormon relatives a lot, too. "Then why did you even get married if you're not going to have children?!?" Because we want to spend the rest of our lives with each other, Sharon. What's not to get?

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    Talon
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why are there so many about the bride and the best man!!!???

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    Laroo
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean a non alcoholic wedding is fine. I had no alcohol at my wedding but no dancing? Were they puritans?

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    Rayvyn
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    my brother once had a bee in his drink. he spit it out, only got as far as his mouth. so we have an orange soda/spit covered bee. and me, being a toddler, yelled that he was like Pooh Bear.

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If your friend allowed that to happen he’s not your friend. He’s a jerk and worse than the bride who suggested it.

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It took me a bit too long to realize that the swapping outfits meant they put their clothes back on incorrectly after sex, and not an actual clothing swap, which would have been cute.

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My brothers wife chewed gum throughout the entire day, ceremony included. So gross.

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    On the wedding day! People probably came from all over the country, including those kids.

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That was the grooms speech! Nasty. I hope the bride got an annulment.

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not very honourable of the MOH there. What a nasty woman.

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's sad when you have to ban your own mother from your wedding :(

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Probably only lasted that long because people were in jail

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't get these type of speeches- if you're unhappy with your son's/daughter's choice, you voice it to them, if at all, quietly and in private. If they are still set about getting married, just be happy for them and keep your trap shut. Isn't a parent supposed to be loving and nurturing- if you're so certain that the union will fail, be there ready to help your child pick up the pieces afterwards should it do so and without even a hint of "I told you so"

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's how you do it (the GP part not the craziness prior thereto)

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    My brother (with his fiancee agreement) asked me to cater his wedding, which I was flattered and willing to do. It went very well, with a surprising number of compliments. I think, though, that I may have scared one guest. When he asked how long I had been catering, I told him I had never done it before. (I was a type setter by profession)

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But you missed the dinner part of "dinner and a show"

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Damn I wonder if the mother of the bride was just hammered or if she had some sort of medical emergency, hope she's okay.

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    & CLUNG...To my new husband (her brother) in every pic she could squeeze into - ensuring that I’ll never be able to unsee it 😳 * Two of his aunts, who hadn’t seen each other in YEARS b/c of beef, had a punch up in the ladies 🙄 https://twitter.com/DameLizard/status/1535449085213171712

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    O.o We made the DJ take a break to eat, and let the staff take any leftovers home and eat cake. They’re making your day better. Don’t treat them like c**p.

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