Shock Over What Engaged Couple Did During Friend's Reception: "Definitely Unprofessional"

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A couple have been slammed online for using their friends' wedding as an opportunity for their own wedding tasting.

The incident was shared on r/wedding by Reddit user Anon_9472, who explained that they had recently got married but had only just found out that two of their guests—whose upcoming wedding is at the same venue—had used the opportunity to have the tasting for their own event.

According to the post, the venue's wedding coordinator returned to the guests' table throughout the evening to discuss the tasting items with them. Then, when they were finished, they brought another employee to discuss wedding plans "for about 30-45 minutes".

While the incident didn't disrupt their "perfect" wedding day, the Reddit user questioned the appropriateness of the venue's behavior and whether it warranted feedback.

Redditors had plenty to say on the matter, with responses ranging from outrage to disbelief.

One commented, "Definitely unprofessional of the venue and extremely rude of the couple, you're at someone else's wedding and you can't wait the one day to not make it about you; it's up to you to confront the couple but I would complain to the venue. It was YOUR event, NOT theirs."

Another suggested, "I would ask for a 10% refund and say how unprofessional it was and how several guests complained."

Guest conduct at weddings is a subject frequently covered by industry experts. According to The Knot, one of the cardinal rules of being a good wedding guest is to avoid actions that draw focus away from the couple.

This includes avoiding excessive drama or unusual requests that could disrupt the event.

Similarly, Chandelier of Gruene emphasizes the importance of respect, noting that a wedding is not an opportunity for personal agendas or business dealings, as the day is meant to celebrate the couple getting married.

Both sources note that professional behavior by venues is equally important.

Newsweek has contacted Anon_9472 for comment via Reddit.

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