Bridezilla’s Fake Wedding: The Ultimate Scheme for Gifts and Cash
A shocking tale from Reddit has exposed an incredible wedding scam orchestrated by a woman we’ll call Dove and her partner Kevin. Shared by a bridesmaid, Possible_Home1446, who was close to Dove, the Reddit story reveals the lengths some people will go to for money and the explosive fallout when the truth is revealed.
The story begins with the excited bridesmaid agreeing to be part of her friend Dove’s wedding. Dove, described as an old acquaintance, had grand plans for her nuptials. She envisioned an extravagant wedding, a lavish bachelorette party, and demanded nothing but the best for her special day. However, the reality was far from rosy for those involved, especially the bridesmaids.
“Dove wanted all twelve bridesmaids to wear matching dark green dresses, which proved to be both hard to find and expensive, particularly for plus-size women,” the bridesmaid shared. “On top of that, she expected the bridesmaids to fund an elaborate bachelorette party in Chicago, costing thousands of dollars.”
The bridesmaid sharing the story, who had financial responsibilities and a household to manage, found Dove’s demands unreasonable. When she declined, Dove’s reaction was swift and harsh, leading to public accusations and belittlement.
As Dove’s demands escalated, more bridesmaids started to drop out. Initially, there were twelve, but by the time of the wedding, only three remained. The final straw came when the narrator decided to step down from being the maid of honor. Dove’s public accusations and demeaning behavior left a sour taste, and the bridesmaids were accused of being fat-phobic, despite most of them being plus-sized themselves.
Months after the wedding, Dove reached out to the narrator with an apology, which led to a shocking revelation. Dove and Kevin had never legally married. They had the ceremony, accepted gifts, and forced family members, including Kevin’s parents, to contribute financially, all under the false pretense of a legitimate marriage.
The bride’s in-laws had even co-signed for a house, believing it was a wedding gift for their son and his new wife. The truth, however, was that Dove and Kevin hadn’t signed the marriage certificate, and had no intention of doing so.
The Reddit community exploded with outrage and disbelief over Dove and Kevin’s actions. Many users shared their thoughts and advice, highlighting the legal and moral implications of their scheme.
One user commented, “Wow, I hope the in-laws stopped in their tracks on co-signing for them. I also believe that they could sue for money given under false pretenses. I doubt they would considering it is their son but IMO I think they should. Every bit of money they spent was for a fraudulent wedding and that is FRAUD. They would have a good case legally.”
Another user was baffled by Kevin’s compliance with the plan, writing, “So she made that whole show to steal money from her guests and ‘in-laws’ in order to buy her a house and somehow her boyfriend agreed with her plan? At least that’s how I see it.”
The legal ramifications of Dove and Kevin’s actions were a hot topic among commenters. Some speculated on the potential for welfare fraud, given Dove’s plan for Kevin to quit his job and raise their future children as a “single father” to receive more benefits.
A user pointed out, “Different laws for different places, but if he tries to apply for government assistance, they’re going to force them into a child support agreement before they determine what he’s eligible for. If he says she’s missing, they can, and will, go after her for the money they give him when they find her. If they find out he’s lying, they both may be looking at welfare fraud.”
Others focused on the immediate financial deception, emphasizing that the in-laws and other guests had been defrauded. One commenter noted, “This isn’t some ingenious, new trick. Usually, the roles are reversed because it’s easier to say you don’t know who the father is, but that doesn’t change how it plays out.”
Many Reddit users were skeptical of Dove’s sudden apology, suspecting ulterior motives. One user astutely observed, “To me, the most interesting question is why she suddenly reached out to OP to ‘apologize’.
Someone this manipulative, who has no problem lying to (and defrauding) friends and family for so long, didn’t just have an attack of conscience regarding just one of her victims and feel the need to apologize to her. She wants something from you OP.”
This sentiment was echoed by others who advised the original poster (OP) to be cautious and avoid further contact with Dove. “Good Lord. Cut this person out of your life like yesterday. She’s sick and toxic and so is her partner in crime. You don’t want to be associated with her when her house of cards comes crashing down,” one user wrote.
Interestingly, some users shared that this kind of deceit, while rare, is not entirely unheard of. One user mentioned, “Actually, I do know a couple who took years to actually sign the marriage certificate. I don’t think it was for this purpose, but I know it had been like 3 years post-wedding before they signed.”
Another drew parallels with celebrities, adding, “Britney Spears and Kevin Federline did this but they signed the marriage certificate a few days later. Kanye and his current ‘wife’ technically did this too, they had a ceremony but I don’t think they ever intended to get legally married, I think they just wanted a ceremony.”
While some might see Dove’s actions as merely unethical, the consensus on Reddit is that her behavior crosses into illegal territory. Fraud, by definition, involves deception for financial gain, and Dove’s elaborate ruse to have a wedding without a legal marriage certificate fits this bill.
Dove’s fake wedding is a stark reminder of how far some people will go for money and material gain. The elaborate deceit, public shaming of bridesmaids, and the ultimate revelation of the sham marriage have left many appalled. As one Reddit user succinctly put it, “She’s a grifter, I would be concerned with her in my life if she is so money hungry. Her ‘husband’ should watch his back.”
For anyone involved in Dove and Kevin’s wedding, the advice from the Reddit community is clear: cut ties and protect yourself. As for Dove and Kevin, their future might involve more than just strained relationships; legal consequences could very well be on the horizon.
