“Stunning Twist: Bride’s Revenge on Uninvited BFF Backfires in a Sweetly Surprising Way!”

“No cake—or wedding—is worth burning bridges over”

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So if someone does end up getting kicked off the guest list, should they still be expected to get the bride and groom a gift? “Absolutely not! Especially under contentious circumstances, they have no obligation to shell out for a gift or offer any more support,” Megan says.

“Weddings are about celebrating relationships and bringing together those closest to you. However, if the relationship isn’t strong enough to keep someone on the guest list, expecting a gift or support is just unreasonable,” she shared.

“It’s different if the rescinded invite was a mutual, understanding decision—then a small gesture of goodwill might be appropriate,” the wedding expert added. “But in cases where things ended badly? It’s totally fine to skip the registry (and the drama).”

Finally, Megan added, “Weddings can be magical, but let’s not kid ourselves—they’re also stress factories that sometimes push people past their limits, both the bride and the MOH.”

“Whether you’re the bride, a bridesmaid, or just a guest, keep in mind that communication and empathy go a long way to keeping most problems at bay,” she says. “And remember, no cake—or wedding—is worth burning bridges over. Friends can be for life while the wedding is just one day, so focus on the love.”

The author later responded to a few comments and shared more information about the situation

Many readers supported the woman’s choice to cancel the cake order

However, some thought that both the author and the bride could have acted more maturely