Newlywed Couple Sent $240 Bill To Guests Who Didn’t Show Up To Their Wedding

A newlywed couple was so upset at guests who no-showed for their wedding that they sent them an invoice for $240.

According to the NY Post, a copy of the bill sent to guests who RSVPed but didn’t show went viral on Twitter and sparked debate on whether or not the newlyweds were rightfully justified or just plain petty.

The Post tracked down the couple, Doug and Dedra Simmons of Chicago, and the groom admitted the no-shows at his wedding “made me feel some kind of way.”

Doug originally posted the final bill for his wedding on Facebook, with a caption that read, “This invoice is being sent to you because you confirmed seat(s) at the wedding reception during the Final Headcount,” a note at the bottom of the “#PETTYPOST” stated. “Because you didn’t call or give us proper notice that you wouldn’t be in attendance, this amount is what you owe us for paying for your seat(s) in advance. You can pay via Zelle or PayPal. Please reach out to us and let us know which method of payment works for you. Thank you!”

Ultimately, Simmons, who owns a small business in Chicago, said it was not really about the money.

He admitted that he and his new bride were just hurt and felt disrespected by the guests who didn’t show up to their dream wedding.

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a wedding reception invoice before lol pic.twitter.com/ZAYfGITkxP

— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) August 24, 2021