Weddings are very special. It’s a ceremony where two people are united in marriage. It is celebrated that varies from religion, culture, and tradition.
All captured moments through photos and videos help to preserve the memories, however, no matter how much we wish that the celebration may end well, accidents and failures do happen. Like these 60 posts of amusing wedding day fails that you can hardly imagine happened.
1. A groom in need of assistance
The groomsmen played a hysterical trick on the groom and no one could contain their laughter as the pastor delivered the prayer. Apparently, the groom’s buddies wrote “help me” on the bottom of his shoes, so when he kneeled at the altar, the guests saw his pretend plea for help.
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Twitter/Christy Wells-Reece
2. Proofread, please
Here’s a lesson on why proofreading is a great idea. Anyone else sees something wrong with the menu items being offered?
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Twitter/The Feminist Bride
3. Wrong names, right wedding?
One bride and groom were called by the wrong names by the priest who officiated their wedding, not once but the entire time. The poor bride couldn’t hold back the tears — she couldn’t stop laughing. So does it count if the wrong names are used?
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Twitter/damnitgirlie
4. I do, I did
Collyn’s hubby Chace was so eager to marry his beautiful bride that he said “I do” at the wrong time. She couldn’t hold back the laughter and neither could their guests. Even Chase had a grin on his face at his wedding blunder.
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Twitter/collynthompson
5. Falling in love all over again
This bride found herself head over heels for her groom but in a different way this second time around. The poor woman was attempting to recreate a fun pose during the wedding photoshoot and ended up with grass in her hair.
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Twitter/La Caro
6. Doughnuts anyone?
Things are often forgotten during the hecticness of a wedding. A groom may stumble through his vows. The “something borrowed, something blue” might have been left back at the house. And the officiant just might have forgotten the wafers for the wedding communion.
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Twitter/Nelba Marquez-Greene
7. The Granny Panty Garter
Brilliant – you’re training your husband to get used to the idea. Because when you’re behind on laundry, it’s granny panties all the way!
8. She’s doggone happy for her human
Many couples involve their dogs in their wedding ceremonies. But this pupper stole the show by wiggling and goofing around in the ground during the exchange of vows. How cute is she?
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Twitter/AnimalLover
9. Maid of honor has a sense of humor
When this bride informed her maid of honor that she could wear anything to the wedding, she showed up in style. Her outfit is all the rage right now and it made for many laughs and a memorable ceremony, that’s for sure.
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Twitter/Steve Berkowitz
10. Weather woes at a wedding
Some believe it’s bad luck if it rains on a wedding day. But what about the wind that plasters a bride’s veil across her face and results in a hilarious photo? Thank goodness this bride has a good sense of humor.
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Twitter/Nicole A.
11. Have a fantastic trip
Couples look forward to their honeymoon, but this bride and groom never anticipated taking this kind of a trip. They tried to catch Grandma when she began to topple over during the wedding photo shoot and everyone ended up comically landing on the floor.
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Twitter/Megan Klintworth
12. Full moons aren’t meant for receptions
Rapper Young MC sang about being at a wedding reception and “ate so much you nearly split your pants.” Apparently, Jeff Grass danced so hard at a reception that he actually ripped his pants. He at least tried to have good form during his toe touch.
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Twitter/Jeff Grass
13. The eternal flame of love
During a wedding ceremony, the bride and groom will light their individual candles then join together to light the marital candle, symbolic of their union. The sentiment is beautiful, that is until you catch your wedding dress on fire.
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Twitter/mei
14. Just Look At His Grin!
“When you get the pictures back from your cousin’s wedding and find this picture of your son.”
That kiddo knows exactly what he’s doing. Better watch out, ’cause he’s going to grow up to be “that” kid in grade school!
15. That’s so harsh
Family drama can boil over at weddings, which are already rife with emotion. But when a bride’s mother serves her father with a subpoena, that reaches a new low.
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Twitter/Bitch is Back
16. Scorned ex ruins wedding
Twitter user Lorraine Baldwin couldn’t believe it when the groom’s ex-girlfriend stood up and read love letters he had sent her, sharing private and intimate details in front of everyone, including the bride. Talk about awkward.
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Twitter/Lorraine Baldwin
17. Who wore it best?
It’s quite the fashion faux pas when not just two but three wedding guests wear the same outfit. They all must have great taste. But truthfully, who wore it best?
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Twitter/Melissa Beth Cavazos
18. Hot diggity dog
One groom asked his dad if he could be in charge of handling the meal for the reception. Dad heartily agreed, then decided to plan a menu that would come under budget. Nevermind the fact that it was the weirdest wedding reception food to be served.
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Twitter/James Andrus
19. Watch your step!
One groom attempted to make a graceful entrance with his beautiful bride, except he slipped up and tumbled down the steep staircase. The look on his bride’s face says it all. He can blame it on those fancy shoes with the slick soles.
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Twitter/Prince Johnson
20. Sister’s unimpressed
Remember when you were younger and saw your parents smooching and thought “ewwwww.” Apparently, this sister is thinking the same thing as she watches her brother kiss his bride at the reception. The look on her face is hilarious!
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Twitter/Cody
21. Where’s the ring?
It’s one thing for the groom to frantically pat his pockets trying to find where he stuck the ring. But it’s a whole ‘nother thing when the bride drops the ring in the sand. Suddenly everyone is diving through shifting sand trying to find the ring.
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Twitter/Darla Whitlow
22. Only the bride wears white
It’s an unspoken rule that no one wears white to a wedding except for the bride. No one. Apparently, this bride’s mother-in-law didn’t get that memo. She not only wore white, but she wore a wedding dress to boot!
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Twitter/Amy Pennza
23. Just can’t stay awake
Weddings are emotionally draining and sometimes exhausting for the bride, groom, and wedding party. But the priest isn’t supposed to fall asleep! This one not only took a siesta during the ceremony but called the bride the wrong name.
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Twitter/Ray Malaspina
24. That girl is on fire!
Literally. The bride’s dress among other things caught on fire at one ceremony. That definitely was one hot wedding gown.
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Twitter/Jen Outlaw
25. The Kleenex Train
@KeithTVGuy welcomed his new aunt into the family by wiping his nose on her wedding dress after she walked down the aisle. Yes, it’s true – snot is the gift that keeps on giving!
26. Party crasher
Even though she was invited, the bride’s mom exhibited behavior that was totally unacceptable. She wore a white dress to her own daughter’s wedding, got drunk, and naughtily danced with a statue in a fountain. At least she still had on the dress!
27. Best man’s sage advice
Before Sandy married her first husband, the best man warned her not to marry the groom. She did but ended up divorced. Guess who she married the second time around? The best man.
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Twitter/Sandy
28. You look gorgeous darling
Julie’s hubby-to-be accidentally put ear wax remover in his eyes instead of contact solution for his contacts. He ended up not being able to see anything! He promised his wife that she looked beautiful but blurry.
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Twitter/Julie Nilsson Smith
29. Beautiful beach wedding with a twist
Having an outdoor wedding comes with risks. Will the weather cooperate? Will it rain? Will it be windy? Will a seagull drop a dead fish on the mother-in-law? There are lots to consider.
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Twitter/IamIshIsh
30. Something borrowed, something blue
Dianne just wanted to make sure her breath was minty fresh for her hubby-to-be. But her mischievous brother decided to give her “something blue.” A mint that caused her tongue to turn blue!
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Twitter/Dianne J. Brubaker
31. Epic fail
Patrick was trying to be gallant and carry his beautiful bride out of the ceremony. Unfortunately, Patrick tripped and fell, landing on top of his poor wife. It appears she came very close to spilling out of her dress, too.
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Twitter/Patrick
32. My beautiful wife, my funky face
We’ve all seen those videos of grooms bawling like babies when the men first lay eyes on their brides as they saunter down the aisle. But Patrick Neville had something else screwy going on with his facial expression. He tried to remain calm, but he looked more constipated, poor guy.
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Twitter/Patrick Neville
33. Canines crash the party
A dog trainer was asked to help a bride have her six Husky dogs at her wedding. That would’ve been doable until she invited her friends to bring their Huskies along, too. Suddenly during the vows, all that could be heard was a chorus of canines whooping it up during the ceremony.
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Twitter/Vi
34. How cute are they?
They definitely didn’t plan it, but this trio of grandmas ended up wearing the exact same blue dress to the same wedding. They even had similar shoes on! Fortunately, they took it all in stride and beamed back at the cameras while wearing their matching outfits.
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Twitter/Alex Campisi
35. Sense of humor backfires
While serving as best man at his buddy’s wedding, Twitter user Mel decided to try a comical approach to his speech. It was the groom’s second wedding, so Mel thought he’d be clever and “welcome back everyone.” However, the groom did not find Mel quite as funny.
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Twitter/Mel
36. A surprise proposal at the reception
The worst place to propose marriage is at someone else’s wedding and reception. But that’s exactly what happened on Jennifer Murray’s special day. This Twitter user shared that her husband’s friend brought her new girlfriend, a stripper, to their event and she proposed to him during their special day. Then they broke up.
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Twitter/Jennifer Murray
37. A streak of bad luck
Poor bride Amberly could not catch a break. Her fiance tore a calf muscle and was wheelchair-bound. Then there was a freak snowstorm that blew into New Orleans, which axed their water supply. Then their groomsman was arrested. And the list doesn’t end there.
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Twitter/Amberly
38. Their Wedding Was Totally Lit
No really, it was almost on fire! They even have fire truck photos to prove it.
@Jdrosehn21:
“The fire alarm went off during our reception…at least we got some great pictures next to the fire truck!”
39. Hey honey, what’s up?
Monica had walked down the aisle headed toward her hubby-to-be. They locked eyes and suddenly, she found herself at a loss for words. So she blurted out something quite comical, but his response as funny.
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Twitter/monica-ann
40. Someone has an arm
Bubbles and birdseed are just a few of the fun things wedding guests toss at the bride and groom as they exit the ceremony. But someone in the crowd showed off their arm by chucking a fistfull of birdseed at the poor bride. She probably washed birdseed out of her hair for days.
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Twitter/Sarah Hays Sanders
41. No one wants to dance
This poor little guy wanted so badly to dance, except he timed it all wrong. He tried to do the electric slide during the actual ceremony instead of waiting until the reception. Hang on for the dance floor buddy!
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Twitter/Gabriela Denicke
42. Is it my turn?
The cutest little flower girl had finished her duties and as she stood up front at the ceremony, she experienced a fleeting moment of confusion. She wasn’t sure if she was marrying the ring bearer or what exactly was going on. The best part is that she hollared at her mom during the ceremony so that everyone could hear.
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Twitter/dawny
43. Food snobs?
Part of the fun of attending a wedding reception is that you don’t have to cook! One family apparently wasn’t sure about the food being served, so the mother-in-law took matters into her own hands, much to the chagrin of her new daughter-in-law.
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Twitter/Susanne
44. Phone etiquette
A priest paused the wedding ceremony he was leading to lecture the guests gathered there about ringing cell phones during services and special events like a wedding. As luck would have it, it was the priest’s phone ringing!
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Twitter/Jazz Lover
45. Fighting Over The Bouquet With A Kid
Ahhh yes, fighting over the bridal bouquet is a time-honored tradition we all know and love. Some might even say it’s the inspiration behind Black Friday sales at Walmart!
46. What did he just say?
Poor Mike Olbinski was standing before God , friends and family, marrying the love of his life. His bride’s father was the officiante and everything was going smoothly until he pronounced the newly married couple as Chad and Jina. The groom’s name is Mike. Whoops!
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Twitter/Mike Olbinski
47. What did he just say?
There was an episode of Friends dedicated to this very scenario when Ross said Rachel’s name instead of Emily’s as he stood at the altar before a room full of family and friends. This time, it wasn’t an act. Yikes!
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Twitter/Andre Lauzon
48. Speak now or forever hold your peace
When Amanda and her husband were exchanging their vows, a random jet skiier flew by and offered some advice to her groom. The man shouted, “Don’t do it!” Luckily Amanda’s husband didn’t take off running.
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Twitter/Amanda Turner
49. The gift that keeps on giving
Poor bride Lynn Maurer couldn’t believe what happened following her wedding reception. Half of her guests ended up with severe food poisoning. It was so bad that three people fell direly ill. Lynn still hesitates talking about her wedding with people and her standard response to their questions is jaw dropping.
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Twitter/Lynn Maurer
50. Left at the altar
Twitter user SL Johnson shared how his brother was standing at the altar, gazing at his bride as she walked up the aisle with her dad. Suddenly, his brother decided he had somewhere else to be and walked out, abandoning the poor bride at their wedding!
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Twitter/SL Johnson
51. A full moon
Sally Baker Owens and her hubby were sprinting to the church in their wedding attire, finally married and blissfully in love. He hauled the heavy train of her dress for her, but when Sally stopped running, her hubby didn’t. The entire crowd of guests gathered outside to say goodbye got a big glance at her behind.
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Twitter/Sally Baker Owens
52. Ahoy matie!
Poor Margie Persh looked lovely in her wedding gown. The ceremony was held in her sister’s backyard, but Margie got too close to the pool and in she went! She shared on Twitter that she hadn’t even been drinking.
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Twitter/Margie Persh
53. Zip line fiasco
Celebrity Jimmy Fallon had a funny #weddingfail to share, too. His buddy was getting married on the beach and wanted to enter in a grand fashion using a zip line. Except he was too big for the zip line and instead of swooping down to the altar, he was drug through the rocks and sand and ripped his tuxedo pants.
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Twitter/Jimmy Fallon
54. Sorry about that sis!
Siblings love and support each other during such an exciting time as a wedding. Well, most of the time. This photo captured the delight spreading across the bride’s face as a bridesmaid dropped her sister during their fun photo.
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Twitter/Abbey Stumpf
55. Guests got an eyeful
Twitter user Nikki Kurszewski watched as her maid of honor swept up her nephew into her arms to head out to the dance floor and in the process, managed to flash the guests. Her “full Monty” move earned her a nickname that still sticks with her today.
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Twitter/Nikki Kurszewski
56. Where’s Dad?
The bride was ready to walk down the aisle. The rest of the wedding party and the officiante were patiently waiting for her. Except one thing was missing – her dad! So where was he? It turns out he was hanging out in his hotel room watching a football game, believing that he still had a few more minute before he was needed.
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Twitter/Saf
57. Say cheese, or not
One man was asked to capture the entire wedding ceremony on film, from the bride walking down the aisle to the marital kiss. The problem is that the camera broke right at the start of the event. So he just sat there, pretending he was actually recording it still.
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Twitter/Bruce Raffel
58. Tipsy tween
This is a huge #weddingfail and illegal, too. The younger sister was loving the sweet lemonade she was being served at her sister’s wedding, except it wasn’t childproof. The bartender kept spiking the drink with alcohol.
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Twitter/Angel Dye
59. Watch your step!
This poor bride stepped on her dress and fell down the stairs. Her gallant groom clutched her tightly, hoping to save her, and managed to rip his own pants.
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Twitter/Julie Davies
60. Happy birthday!
When a ginormous wedding cake arrived at the bride’s table, she was thrilled to have such a beautiful cake. Turns out it was a birthday cake — for her mother-in-law’s niece. Ouch.
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Twitter/Blundo
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