A reader just sent us a wild story about a “childfree” wedding gone completely off the rails. She was only 19 and excluded from the big day, yet still expected to bring a gift. What happened next? Let’s just say it involves glitter, chaos, and a wedding she’ll never forget.
The letter.
John Franklin (RockyFolk)
Well, you certainly ACTED like a child…
Hey Bright Side,
I’m 19 and in college, so when my sister told me her wedding was going to be “childfree,” I figured, whatever… her circus, her monkeys. I didn’t make a fuss.
Then, a week later, she hits me up with her Amazon registry. I scroll through it and see a 300 bucks blender. I told her I couldn’t afford a gift, and she goes, “You’re still family, though.”
Oh, so I’m “too young” to sit quietly at a ceremony, but I’m old enough to drop three hundred bucks on her smoothie machine? That’s when I thought, okay, game on. If she’s treating me like a kid when it’s convenient, she’s getting a gift straight from the heart of one.
The next morning, I went full arts-and-crafts mode. I pulled out markers, stickers, and enough glitter to blind someone in the right light. I wrote “Congratulations!” in big bubble letters, drew stick figures of her and her fiancé, and threw in way too many sparkly hearts.
By the time I was done, my place looked like a glitter bomb went off.
I shoved it all in a huge envelope, sealed it, and marched to the post office with a grin. If I’m too “young” for the wedding, she’s getting a gift straight from a “kid”. It’s gonna stick in her memory way longer than that blender ever would.
Anna Koval
AMazing !!!
Later, my family told me that when the card got there, it didn’t just sparkle; it straight up caused chaos.
The second her maid of honor picked it up, the envelope exploded, sending glitter everywhere like a mini confetti storm. It got stuck in the candles, fell into the punch, and even landed all over my sister’s white dress. People were slipping, laughing, freaking out.
So, Bright Side, please, tell me if I crossed the line? I still believe my sister deserved it.
Best wishes,
— Jasmine
What do we think?
Gloria Bishop
Nope sometimes petty deserves petty right back. I could understand if you were under the age of 10 but that being said you’re LEGALLY a adult at 18 let alone Family so I don’t understand how she excluded you. Asking for a gift after being told you can’t celebrate with your sister and family is just straight up crass and who tf asks for something they know you probably can’t afford as a student? I love how you responded to it and admitted that if you were going to be treated like a child; reason for being excluded, your gift was going to be childlike.
Hi Jasmine, thanks for sending us your letter! Honestly, it sounds like your sister might have crossed a few lines because expecting a gift from you when you weren’t even invited to the wedding? That’s a lot to ask, especially when you’re just 19 and juggling college life. You had every right to set boundaries and stick to what you could actually give.
At the same time, your response was hilarious! Sometimes family drama calls for a little creativity (and yes, glitter counts). Just remember to keep having fun, protect your own space, and don’t let anyone make you feel guilty for being young or broke. You handled it like a boss, and one day you’ll look back and laugh at the chaos you created.
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