A person has been left in an awkward situation after their sister-in-law blew up at them for deciding to marry at the same venue she did, six years ago.
According to this individual, whose gender is unknown, their sister-in-law was in the middle of planning her wedding when they first got together with their now fiancé.
Purely by coincidence, it emerged their sister-in-law wanted to get married at a venue part-owned by their uncle, a place the bride or groom-to-be had their own eye on a long time before meeting their future in-laws.
Since high school, their uncle has promised to get his nieces and nephews great discounts on the venue when their time came, including on food, decorations, and other wedding-related services.
It seemed like too good of a bargain to pass up, and so, after getting engaged, it just seemed like the best and most practical choice. Sadly, their sister-in-law didn't exactly agree, blasting the soon-to-be spouses as "very disrespectful."
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Taking to Reddit, the unnamed person - who goes by the username u/Serious_Youth_1698 wrote: "She claims we are not being original and only booked that venue to mimic her own wedding.
"I explained to her the reason I booked that venue is that my uncle is part owner and a chef and explained how he gave us good deals. I also told her how I've always had that venue in mind, even before I met my fiancé and way before her wedding.
"My sister-in-law said it doesn't matter anymore and since she booked it first for her own wedding we should go with another venue and be more 'original; because she's scared people are going to compare our weddings.
"My fiancé told her she's being ridiculous but since then many people have been hostile towards me and my fiancé. They've accused us of being jealous of her and say that's why we try to book that venue. "
On reflection, they're now wondering whether they did in fact cross a line, and have asked fellow Reddit users whether they should just give in and book another venue.
One person advised: "Your sister-in-law’s wedding was six years ago. No one, I repeat, no one remembers the details of her wedding or venue the way she does.
"She already knew your uncle was part owner and chef. She is probably madder because of the discounts you’ve been offered by your family, which will mean you’ll have things her wedding didn’t. She’s jealous and is being extremely petty. Keep your venue."
Another wrote: "So, in your sister-in-law's world, once a venue hosts a reception, the venue must never book another reception or get torn down because all subsequent receptions would not be 'original'. Keep the venue. At least she'll know where the bathrooms are."
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