A bride has sparked backlash online after asking wedding guests to pay $250 each to stay at an Airbnb during her wedding celebrations — with some guests reportedly expected to sleep on air mattresses in shared rooms.
The situation went viral after the maid of honor shared details of the wedding arrangements on Reddit, where many users called the request “tacky” and “disrespectful.”
According to the post, the wedding itself is scheduled for a Monday, but guests were told to arrive on Sunday and stay until Wednesday at an Airbnb that would also serve as the wedding venue and reception location.
Guests told to pay regardless of how long they stay
The maid of honor explained that the $250 fee covered the Airbnb stay, along with food and drinks for the entire event.
However, guests were reportedly required to pay the full amount regardless of when they arrived or left.
The bride reportedly told guests there was “no need for hotel rooms” because everyone would stay together at the Airbnb.
But the sleeping arrangements quickly became a major talking point online.
The maid of honor said she and her partner would be sleeping on an air mattress in a room shared with other guests using bunk beds, while only a few people would get queen-sized beds.
The invitation also reportedly requested that guests skip traditional wedding gifts and instead contribute money toward the couple’s honeymoon.
Social media users slam wedding request
After the Reddit post spread online, many commenters criticized the couple for charging guests what they felt was an unreasonable amount for shared accommodations.
“$250 is crazy for an air mattress in a shared room,” one person wrote.
Another added: “3 nights on an air mattress for $500 in total? Not in a million years.”
Others argued that couples should avoid planning expensive multi-day weddings if they cannot comfortably cover the costs for guests.
The wedding also reportedly included a dress code asking guests to wear semi-casual outfits while banning white, burgundy, and both light and dark jeans.
Multi-day weddings becoming more common
The debate comes as destination weddings and multi-day wedding events continue to grow in popularity.
According to Zola’s First Look report cited in coverage of the story, nearly one in five couples now choose to host wedding weekends lasting two or three days instead of a traditional single-day celebration.
Still, many social media users said charging guests hundreds of dollars for shared Airbnb sleeping arrangements crossed the line.
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