11 Wild Wedding Objections That Turned Ceremonies Into Chaos

Weddings are meant to be joyful celebrations, but sometimes, an unexpected “I object!” can turn the big day into total chaos. From shocking confessions to dramatic interruptions, these 11 wild wedding objections took ceremonies from dreamlike to disastrous in an instant!

• It wasn’t an objection, but the maid of honor clearly disapproved of the groom. I only know this because she gave the most backhandedly insulting maid of honor speech I’ve ever heard. It was like, “When I first met Groom, I didn’t like him at all. I thought he was arrogant, boring, ugly, annoying, etc. etc. etc.” for like several minutes.
  And we all waited for the part where she told us how she changed her mind, and learned about all the good qualities, which she would then tabulate. Instead, all she said was, “But he makes my friend happy, and in the end that’s the most important thing.” @johnjonah / Reddit
• I was organist for a wedding where when the preacher asked, “If anyone knows any reason why this couple may not be lawfully wedded, let him speak now...” a guy in the pews stood up and said, “She’s still married to a man in California.”
  Turns out it was true. The couple had filed for divorce, but there was some legal snag that prevented a binding legal decree, and she was still technically married. At which point, the preacher put the ceremony “on hold,” pending resolution. @Unknown author / Reddit
• I objected at my aunt’s wedding. I was five. She’s my dad’s youngest sister and their father wasn’t in the picture, so being the only boy, Pop walked her down the aisle. I thought that meant they were getting married.
  I was aghast. I stood in the aisle and said, “You can’t marry my daddy. He’s already married to my mommy!” @cosmic**** / Reddit

• About 25 years ago, my neighbor went to a wedding and came home to tell this story. When the pastor got to the part “or forever hold your peace,” the bride said, “Yes, I’d like to say something.”
  Then she turned around to her guests and said, “I’d like to thank my maid of honor for cheating with my fiancé last night.” With that, she threw her bouquet and stormed off. The story even made it on the radio at the time. @raindropRoses / Reddit
• It happened at my own wedding. We were at the altar when the question, “Does anyone have any objections?” was asked. My wife’s grandfather stood up and said, “Yes, I have an objection. I’ve gotten to know Jacob over these past four years pretty well. My granddaughter has been terrified of clowns since she was born, and this boy she is marrying is one of the biggest clowns I know.”
  He then sat back down without another word. I said, “Thank you, Mr. Carol.” Everyone laughed. Good times. @jacosion / Reddit
• I was at a friend’s wedding when a man in the audience stood up and objected to the ceremony because he was with the bride and felt guilty letting the groom marry her. A lot of blank looks and confusion followed. They ended up calling it off. @chewedgummiebears / Reddit

• Not at the ceremony, but my mother offered my sister $5k not to marry her first husband. My sister would say later that she was so determined to prove my mother wrong that she married the man out of spite. He cheated on her multiple times.
  I didn’t find out about the cash offer until many years later. I told my mother she offered the money to the wrong person. If she’d offered it to the guy, we probably would have never heard from him again.
  Then again, we have my awesome niece from that doomed union, so at least one good thing came out of it. @Unknown author / Reddit
• A long time ago, early 80s, was at the wedding of a family friend. It was at a church, though I don’t remember the denomination.
  Anyway, the preacher/minister asked if there were objections. One older guy raised his hand. The minister asked the man and the bride and groom to step outside with him. They were gone for 10 minutes or so, then came back in.
  The minister said the issue was resolved, and the ceremony continued like nothing had happened. I was probably 12 at the time, but even at that age it seemed bizarre. I have no idea who the guy was or what his issue was with the wedding. @sprDave70 / Reddit
• The ceremony was quite elegant, and just as the pastor asked if anyone had objections to this marriage, my uncle stood, in the front row where everyone could see him, and proceeded to yell at and demean my cousin for getting pregnant before marriage. She then burst into tears and ran into the bathroom for over an hour. After she calmed down, we finished the wedding, and my uncle hasn’t talked to her since. @JDogg_of_RS / Reddit

• One time I was at this wedding, didn’t know the people very well, they were friends of the family. So anyways, the couple is about to tie the knot and this guy runs in screaming and banging on the glass above the ceremony, I mean, this guy was desperate!
  Tears in his eyes and obviously heart broken, he kept yelling “Cassandra, Cassandra, Cassandra!” It was crazy! Turns out he was at the wrong wedding, he apologized and ran away. @Flaccidwashedjeans / Reddit
• I went to a friend’s wedding and during the reception his mother got up to do an impromptu speech. She said, “I can’t believe my son is marrying that horrible woman. She’s going to ruin his life.” The groom ripped the microphone out of her hand, then yelled at her to leave.
  This was 7 years ago and the couple are still married. For the record, the bride is not a horrible woman. She’s actually lovely. @mastig / Reddit

Whether driven by drama, secrets, or sheer impulsiveness, these moments prove that sometimes, the most unforgettable part of a wedding isn’t the "I do"—it’s the interruption. Before you leave, check out these DIY wedding dresses that look better than luxury brands.