Her Officiant Brought Uninvited Guests to Her Wedding—Then One of Them Caught the Bouquet

What happens when the person meant to sanctify your wedding is the one who spoils it? A bride's story is going viral on Reddit after her officiant brought his own guests to her reception, leading to a bouquet toss disaster and a firestorm of online debate.

A Replacement Officiant and His Mystery Guests

The trouble began when the couple's chosen officiant backed out for what he claimed were personal reasons. They were assigned a replacement who was described as a professional. However, according to the bride's post, his professionalism was debatable. Without consulting the couple, he brought his own guests to the wedding.

The bigger issue was the behavior of these uninvited attendees. They participated in activities meant for invited friends and family, including the bouquet toss. The situation turned from awkward to infuriating when one of these strangers actually caught the bouquet. For the bride, this was the final straw.

Lies, Gaslighting, and a Viral Backlash

The story took another turn when the bride discovered that the original officiant, who had cited health problems, had actually performed another ceremony on the same day. Feeling betrayed, she left a negative review detailing the entire ordeal.

In response, she received a 10-paragraph text message from the officiant. He argued the bouquet was caught fairly—a claim disproven by video footage. He then doubled down on his lie about surgery and attempted to gaslight her. Unsurprisingly, the internet sided with the bride, condemning both officiants for their unprofessional conduct.