The Internet Can't Get Over The Best Man Ruining This Couple's Wedding Ceremony

Unless you've been living under a rock for the last few years, it's pretty obvious that weddings have become a big deal for a lot of people.

Gone are the days of simple church ceremonies and receptions with your closest family and friends, and here to stay (at least for the time being) are big, over-the-top celebrations that not only cost tens of thousands of dollars, but also include everyone from your Facebook friends list.

Now, even though it may seem like the world is at war when it comes to what a couple should or shouldn't do for their big day, especially when it comes to the budget, I think we can all agree that there are a few things you just don't do, whether it's as a bride, groom, or even a guest.

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Back in May, a woman wrote in to Slate's "Dear Prudence" column about an incident that took place at her wedding involving the best man and his girlfriend. 

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In a nutshell, she and her husband spent $80,000 on their wedding, which they had been pushing off for years because they wanted to build a stable life together and be able to afford the celebration of their dreams.

When the big day finally arrived, "The setting was beautiful, everyone seemed happy, our families were overjoyed. My mom may have used the phrase hallelujah a few dozen times. The entire atmosphere felt moving," wrote the bride.

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"So moving in fact that John [the best man] stopped mid-ceremony to propose to his longtime girlfriend, 'Jane,' and reveal her pregnancy."

Yup, you read that right, the groom's best friend, who was not only the best man, but also the officiant, stopped the ceremony to propose to his pregnant girlfriend.

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The bride said she couldn't even hear her husband's vows because of Jane's sobs and guests congratulating her.

"Even the videographer cut to her frequently during the ceremony, and you can’t hear anything over the chatter." 

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And if you thought things couldn't get worse, you're wrong!

During his speech, John talked about his future with Jane rather than the couple who had just gotten married! 

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"John even went out of his way to ask the band for a special dance for just him and Jane on the dance floor."

The reason this disgruntled bride decided to write to the "Dear Prudence" column was because her husband and John haven't spoken since the wedding, and mutual friends think they should just "get over it."

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(umm, excuse me?)

"My husband has joked that he’ll resume his friendship when John and Jane give him a $40,000 check for 'their half of the wedding,'" wrote the bride.

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"Do you think John’s behavior warrants the end of a long-term friendship, or are we angry over nothing?"

Well, she asked the question, and boy oh boy, did she receive some responses, and I don't just mean from the "Dear Prudence" writer, either.

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Let's just say people are none too pleased with these John and Jane characters! 

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Here are some of the things redditors had to say about this couple's situation: 

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"I have a new fear for my wedding now. Wow, just reading this is making me so angry! I don't think I could ever forgive someone who does that at my wedding. Not only because they ruined my wedding, but they also just seem like horrible human beings (or completely clueless and stupid at best)." - squishysquid624

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"During their wedding, announce that you're pregnant. Turnabout is fair play." - nyokarose 

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"Holy smokes that's a narcissist in action! Yeah, that's OK to be completely mad about. Absolutely OK to end the friendship." - curiousjosh

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"I feel like this is one of those things that's OK only if you OKed it with the bride and groom first and not during the ceremony. It would be bad enough during the reception. Yes I would be pissed, and angry every time I think about it."

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"Bottom line: this was the best man, is it worth ending the friendship over? He certainly stole the focus, but did he wreck your wedding. Has he apologized. And what do you plan for his wedding?" - redblueorange

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