A wedding is often a time for family to re-unite and lost bonds to be reconnected. Many also see it as an opportunity to grab one or two much-needed drinks and share memories from throughout the years.
But, would having no alcohol at a family wedding be enough for you to flat-out refuse to attend? Well, that's exactly what one woman took to social media to complain about her husband doing.
According to the woman, whose sister was getting married, her husband refused his invitation after learning it would be an alcohol-free reception afterwards.
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The Mirror reports how the bride sad she "hates" going to "loud events with alcohol." Initially, the man thought an exception could be made for him, just so he can secure a beer or two.
However, the answer was a firm no. The bride's future husband reportedly struggled with alcoholism in the past, so it was a vital part of the wedding planning to not permit alcohol. The sister relayed this message to her husband, but instead of empathy, he refused to attend if that was the case.
Taking to Reddit to inform others of the "stressful" situation, the woman, going by the username of u/Cap-Hud779, said the bride was unmoved by her husband's decision and said he was welcome not to attend.
She wrote: "I told her it wouldn't be a big deal if she said yes to the request but she flipped out on me saying we know how her fiancé is a former alcoholic and doesn't want this 'substance' anywhere near him on his big day.
"My husband chimed in and said, 'if homeboy is scared of having alcohol nearby, then he's not mature enough for marriage'."
Reaching out to fellow Reddit users for advice, she continued: "My sister got into a fight with him and told him it's her and her fiance's wedding. My husband was like 'okay cool no pressure', and decided not to go. I decided to not go as well.
"My sister got upset and said I was being unfair to be willing to miss her wedding for no good reason. Our parents got in the middle and scolded me for my decision and said my sister won't forget it if I miss her wedding over this."
A number of people were concerned about her husband's attitude to somebody dealing with alcohol issues, feeling they'd both behaved rather insensitively given the context of the booze ban.
One person commented: "If your husband can't get through an event without alcohol, then your sister isn't the only person in your family whose partner has a problem with alcohol. At least your sister's fiance faced up to his problem and dealt with it. Maybe your husband should try that."
Another said: "Your husband has it backward: the fact that the groom has chosen to exclude alcohol from the event for the sake of his recovery is in fact a mature, rational decision -- and you and your husband's choice to throw a tantrum and refuse to attend over such a ridiculous, selfish reason is incredibly childish. Grow up."
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