{"id":46546,"date":"2025-03-26T05:55:59","date_gmt":"2025-03-26T09:55:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/bride-says-grooms-parents-are-unhappy-theyre-not-serving-a-traditional-wedding-cake-they-hate-the-idea\/26\/03\/2025\/"},"modified":"2025-03-26T05:55:59","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T09:55:59","slug":"bride-says-grooms-parents-are-unhappy-theyre-not-serving-a-traditional-wedding-cake-they-hate-the-idea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/bride-says-grooms-parents-are-unhappy-theyre-not-serving-a-traditional-wedding-cake-they-hate-the-idea\/26\/03\/2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Bride Says Groom&#8217;s Parents Are Unhappy They&#8217;re Not Serving a &#8216;Traditional&#8217; Wedding Cake: &#8216;They Hate the Idea&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A bride is planning her Italian nuptials, but her fianc\u00e9\u2019s parents have made it abundantly clear they\u2019re unhappy about her non-traditional choice of wedding cake.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In a recent post on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/weddingdrama\/comments\/1jifio4\/wedding_cake_drama\/?rdt=59644\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Reddit\u2019;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Reddit\u2019<\/a>s &#8220;Wedding Drama&#8221; forum, the bride shared her plans for a wedding in late May in Rome, revealing that she is excitedly \u201ccounting down the minutes&#8221; until her big day.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">She went on to explain that as her family \u201cisn\u2019t in the picture,\u201d she and her fianc\u00e9 are sharing the wedding costs \u201cabout even[ly]\u201d with his parents, whom she noted have been \u201creally wonderful in helping to pay.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/woman-refuses-to-help-friend-with-wedding-planning-because-shes-not-a-bridesmaid-11699098\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Woman Refuses to Help Friend with Wedding Planning Because She Was Not Asked to Be a Bridesmaid;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Woman Refuses to Help Friend with Wedding Planning Because She Was Not Asked to Be a Bridesmaid<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">However, there is now a sticking point that the bride worries will run her plans \u2014 the groom\u2019s parents are unhappy with her choice of wedding cake. In keeping with the location, the woman planned to have a millefoglie cake, a traditional Italian wedding cake which features layers of puff pastry, berries and whipped cream. And her future in-laws are more than a little disappointed.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<div style=\"max-height:none;overflow:visible\">\n<p>Getty (2)<\/p>\n<p> A millefoglie wedding cake (left) and a traditional wedding cake (right)<\/p><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cThey recently found out that we plan on doing the millefoglie cake, and they both have made it <em>vehemently<\/em> clear that they hate the idea,\u201d the woman wrote, adding that her fianc\u00e9&#8217;s parents have been sending her photos of what a \u201creal\u201d wedding cake should look like. They have also told the bride that guests will be \u201cdisappointed\u201d without a \u201ctraditional cake.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cHis dad has even made jokes (I&#8217;m pretty sure they&#8217;re jokes) about wanting his money back if there isn&#8217;t a traditional cake,&#8221; she added.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/groom-gets-arrested-on-his-wedding-day-bride-refuses-to-return-guests-gifts-11700410\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Groom Gets Arrested on His Wedding Day, Bride Refuses to Return Guests' Gifts;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Groom Gets Arrested on His Wedding Day, Bride Refuses to Return Guests&#8217; Gifts <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Trying to diffuse the situation ahead of her big day, the bride revealed that she\u2019s tried to reassure the couple that there will be a \u201cdessert bar\u201d featuring more traditional sweet treats, \u201cbut it doesn\u2019t seem to make a difference.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The bride added that she\u2019s \u201cpretty firm\u201d in wanting to opt for a millefoglie cake, sharing that her fianc\u00e9 is \u201cgame if it made me happy,\u201d and noting that he \u201cisn&#8217;t a huge sweets guy anyway.\u201d She has even tried the cake style out at a local bakery to ensure she likes it, and says getting married in Rome with an Italian wedding cake is a \u201conce-in-a-lifetime opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Getty Older couple at a wedding (stock image)\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/pNpyfUGhUdqbfnj4qfg1ug--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/people_218\/0bffbaf8d757f9b1229c096bae0cbce5\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<div style=\"max-height:none;overflow:visible\">\n<p>Getty<\/p>\n<p> Older couple at a wedding (stock image)<\/p><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The bride concluded her post by sharing that with the amount her groom\u2019s parents have contributed financially, she\u2019s finding it difficult not to feel pressured into switching her choice of cake. \u201cAny advice, reassurances or thoughts are super appreciated,\u201d she signed off, inviting Redditors to weigh in.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Many of those commenting on the lengthy post encouraged the bride to stick to her guns. \u201cEnjoy your fancy cake! I&#8217;d love a chance to try one,\u201d one person wrote, while another added, \u201cWhy are some parents like this? It&#8217;s infuriating. I, for one, love the idea of a different cake.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Never miss a story \u2014 sign up for<a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/people-news-daily-newsletter-sign-up-8692701\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:PEOPLE's free daily newsletter;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"> PEOPLE&#8217;s free daily newsletter<\/a> to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer\u200b\u200b, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Getty Groom and bride (stock image)\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/G6.ZwZbrccNlyh63QyekNA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/people_218\/98aa84b94202b3723f891846dbfaebcb\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<div style=\"max-height:none;overflow:visible\">\n<p>Getty<\/p>\n<p> Groom and bride (stock image)<\/p><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">However, others advised the bride to compromise in this instance. \u201cHave the cake you want but do a smaller version. Have the wedding cake they want in a smaller version. Cut both for pics,\u201d one person suggested.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/people-puzzler-8620185\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong>The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Meanwhile, many other commenters insisted that since the groom\u2019s parents are paying for half of the wedding costs, they are entitled to have a say about the wedding cake.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cIf someone else contributed significantly for the wedding, they should have a say in some shared aspects, such as food choices and the wedding cake,\u201d wrote one user.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Another warned, \u201cThat\u2019s why you never let someone pay for something for you unless you know there\u2019s absolutely no strings attached.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Yet another commenter joked that the bride should \u201cstand firm\u201d and \u201chave her cake and eat it too!\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Read the original article on <a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/bride-says-grooms-parents-are-unhappy-about-wedding-cake-not-traditional-11702244\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:People;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">People<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/lifestyle\/bride-says-grooms-parents-unhappy-091500097.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A bride is planning her Italian nuptials, but her fianc&eacute;&rsquo;s parents have made it abundantly clear they&rsquo;re unhappy about her non-traditional choice<br \/><button class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/bride-says-grooms-parents-are-unhappy-theyre-not-serving-a-traditional-wedding-cake-they-hate-the-idea\/26\/03\/2025\/\">Read More &rsaquo;<\/a><\/button><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":46547,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/48VrGrWWW55OfE5eNY02RQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyMDA7aD04MDA-\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/people_218\/ba7a6a724c89cb0f397ed2aa182a2da2","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46546"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=46546"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46546\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/46547"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=46546"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=46546"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=46546"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}