There are some bizarre reasons why people have canceled their marriages, from finding out their spouse-to-be isn’t who they say they are to find out that one loves mint choc-chip ice cream while the other cringes at the thought of anything mint-flavored. These people are out there and we’ve listed some of the most insane reasons.
Lasagne or the lack thereof resulted in a canceled marriage
“My Italian uncle canceled his wedding because the bride’s family (not Italian) would not serve lasagna at the wedding reception. He ended up marrying an Irish woman whose family was okay with serving lasagna at the reception.” – rockyroadicecreamlov
The hidden price of a venue
“I was going to be a guest at a wedding and found out it was canceled 2 weeks before the date. The bride found out that the groom had gotten a significant discount on the price of the venue and she was insanely angry that anything at her wedding cost less than premium.”
“Keep in mind, this was her dream venue that she had chosen. She was just mad that her fiancé was “cheap”. Or something. I was never super close to either of them, but the last I heard they never ended up getting married.” – NotSureWhatThePlanIs
They just did nothing
“They did nothing. First, they picked a date and sent emails with it to invite people. And then did nothing until a week before said date. Of course, they could not rent the venue they wanted or find another one. They couldn’t find a caterer, dresses, etc on time. But also, legally, they couldn’t get married on such short notice. So, they cancelled the wedding, and will get married later It’s been 5 years. They’re still not married.” – Marawal
A SuperHero outfit caused a canceled marriage
“One of the most absurd reasons I’ve heard of someone canceling their marriage was because the groom insisted on wearing a costume from his favorite superhero movie to the wedding. The bride had envisioned a traditional and elegant wedding, but the groom was adamant about walking down the aisle dressed as a fictional character. The disagreement over the costume led to such a heated argument that they eventually called off the wedding entirely.” – paperworkmaster
Paying to attend
“They didn’t have enough donations from friends and family. They set a date, and when they sent out the invitations, they included a line stating invitations returned without the required minimum would not get seated in the hall, another not allowed into the wedding. The bride and groom would make an appearance outside in the parking lot so they could have a chance to congratulate them, though.”
“They received… $0.00! Why? Their minimum was $100. $250 if you wanted food. $500 included “cake service.” For alcohol $50 got you 6 drink tickets, and I think the cheapest drink was 2 tickets, and some were 10.” – Demorant
Towels cause canceled marriages?
“My wife’s cousin (M) fiancée canceled the wedding because they couldn’t agree on where to put used towels after showering. She would put a wet towel in the hamper after each shower. He couldn’t get past the fact that (a) she was putting wet towels in the hamper, and (b) that she only used the towel once. Though he is crazy, I’m with him on this one.” – Derroe42
Chewing gum
“My grandfather was stationed in Italy during the war and met a girl there. He even flew his parents out to Italy for the wedding. The night before the wedding all the guests were having a good time and his fiancé stuck her chewing gum in his hair. The end.” – Spades-o-Ace
Read: Groom Abandons Bride During Marriage Ceremony After His Mother Insults Her
Poor friends or mean bride?
“A friend of mine canceled her wedding because her bridesmaids (I being one of them) couldn’t afford to buy the dresses she picked out for us. She called off the whole thing and they ended up breaking up anyway. Glad I didn’t waste my money.” AnnieRob1996
Backfiring can cancel a marriage?
“A friend a couple of years ago. They just met and rushed to marry. The very first time they actually slept in the same place was at the hotel a few days before the wedding was planned. He canceled the wedding in the morning. Quoting: “She snores like a sports bike with open exhaust but not tuned and bad connectors. She also backfires in her sleep”.” – Defoler
A missing toe
“The bridegroom had only 4 toes on one foot. This was apparently an arranged marriage, but when the bride-to-be found out that the prospective bridegroom was missing a toe, she got cold feet and called the wedding off.” –brightlights55
No fortune in her future
“While dating the man for over 5 years, my egg donor called off her marriage to a MILLIONAIRE because she didn’t like he didn’t chew his food very well and she didn’t ever want to be embarrassed in public if he choked.” – Ambitious_Twist_9809
Back to flavors getting in the way
“One of the most absurd reasons I’ve heard of someone canceling their marriage was due to a disagreement over the choice of wedding cake. The couple had planned everything meticulously, but when it came to selecting the cake flavor, they couldn’t agree. It escalated into a major argument, and they eventually decided to call off the wedding altogether.” – Large-Rub3564
Here’s a pretty wild encounter too
Sources
- “What’s the most absurd reason you’ve heard of someone cancelling their marriage?” Ask Reddit. September 2023.