Wedding Completely Falls Apart After The Bride Hid The Fact That She Used to Date the Property Owner of the Wedding Venue

One wedding favor turned into a full-blown mess when a bride left out one very important detail about her past. The venue was free, the guest list was small, and the drama started long before anyone walked down the aisle.

OP had offered his private property for his best friend Carla’s wedding, even though he used to date her back in college. He and his wife were fine with it, but Carla’s fiancé, Rick, apparently did not know that history, and once he found out, everything started unraveling fast.

Now the wedding is in trouble, the friendship is strained, and OP is wondering how much of this fallout is really his problem. Read on.

Rick Found Out Recently and Felt Blindsided.

OP is not sure how exactly Rick found out, but from what OP learned, a mutual friend let the tidbit slip. More than that, years ago, Carla said she was still in love with OP despite already dating Rick.

Carla informed OP about the series of events and told him that Rick is now mad at her for not saying anything after all these years. After all that drama, OP had no contact with Carla for over a month.

Out of the blue, Carla contacted OP and told him she and Rick are going to couples counseling and that the wedding is still on. As a result of this new information, Rick requested that OP not be invited.

OP was disappointed, but he understood Rick's discomfort. The only question he has is: where will the wedding take place?

So, OP asked Carla about the venue, and to his surprise, she said it would still be at OP's house. He found this ridiculous since it's their home.

Rick and Carla expected OP and his wife to make themselves scarce during the wedding. He said no because it didn't make any sense.

Now, Rick, Carla, and their friends are accusing OP of sabotaging the wedding. They said OP is being a petty a**hole for refusing their request.

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Is OP Truly a Petty A**hole? Read the Full Post Below to Find Out:

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"He's Angry at Her for Never Saying Anything."

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That omission is where everything starts to crack.

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"Not Only for Safety Reasons, but It Just Doesn't Make Sense."

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Could It Be That Rick Is Playing the Long Game to Get Sympathy Once They Break Up?

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Some commenters think Rick is already looking for someone to blame.

As Far as OP Knows, Rick Actually Wanted to Make Things Work.

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Other Commenters Believe That the Main Issue Here Is Rick's Insecurity.

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But They're Missing the Glaring Cause of Issues: Carla.

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She Forgot to Mention Some Pretty Important Information About Her Past to Her Soon-to-Be-Husband.

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Because of This, Rick Is Having a Tough Time Trusting Carla.

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That kind of trust issue is hard to ignore.

Speaking of wedding betrayal, this mirrors a best friend skipping after a secret affair with their partner.

For Whatever Reason, Carla Chose Not to Tell Rick Her History with OP, and They're Both Learning a Difficult Lesson Too Late.

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It Was an Extra Punch in the Gut That Rick Had to Learn This from Someone Else Other Than Carla.

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All of This Doesn't Excuse Their Unreasonable Favor.

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OP Has No Obligation to Either of Them.

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OP Should Have Predicted That Carla Would Meet Rick; Then All of This Drama Could Have Been Avoided.

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Now the whole situation feels even messier in hindsight.

If They Didn't Want OP to Attend Their Wedding Held in His Own Backyard, Then It Stands to Reason That They Should Find a New Venue.

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There Is Literally Zero Benefit for OP to Still Allow Them to Use His Home for Their Wedding.

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OP, Once Again, Generously Gave Us an Update About the Recent Developments:

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The Wedding Is Off; OP Threatened to Go to the Police If the Harassment Doesn't Stop, and He Is Taking Some Space Away from Carla After She Admitted to Her Unresolved Feelings.

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How About OP's Relationship?

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Fortunately, OP Has a Great Wife, and He's About to Show Her How Much He Appreciates Her Support Through All This.

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It's rare that your first significant other will be the person you'll spend the rest of your life with. Dating histories are a relatively normal part of life, and so are insecurities.

But Carla chose not to do the right thing when she blindsided her fiancé, who was rightfully hurt by the new information. The lesson is: be like OP, who is a generous friend and an honest spouse; don't be like Carla, who lied by omission and, in turn, hurt the people she loved.

Some weddings fall apart before the cake is even cut.

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