Couple Holds Auction For First Plate Of Food Served At Wedding, Internet Divided
The X user explained, "The bride and groom just sat everyone down and said, 'Alright folks, we know everyone's hungry... So we're auctioning off the first plate of dinner, whoever buys it gets their table served first. Proceeds go to our Alaska fishing trip honeymoon.' Plate sold for $1500. Brilliant." Later, they added, "Selling to a room full of emotional people drinking on empty stomachs who love you... Genius."
Selling to a room full of emotional people drinking on empty stomachs who love you… Genius
— Thad🥛☀️ (@turbothad) July 20, 2025
Also Read: Couple Asks For Rs 3,800 For Dinner At Destination Wedding, Leaves Guests Confused
The X post went viral and divided people online. Some liked the concept, but a few users seemed to have misunderstood the idea. They thought everyone else, except the auction winner, had to stay hungry. The X user clarified that it was "just a matter of which table they started with, literally a difference of 2-3 minutes." They called it a "Totally symbolic way to give a voluntary gift." However, this wedding idea still didn't sit well with many people. The X user responded to this, saying, "If you are hating on this idea, you hate fun. The room was filled with laughter and shouting and enthusiasm, and everyone at the wedding was talking about how clever it was."
just a matter of which table they started with, literally a difference of 2-3 minutes— Thad🥛☀️ (@turbothad) July 20, 2025
If you are hating on this idea, you hate fun. The room was filled with laughter and shouting and enthusiasm and everyone at the wedding is talking about how coever it was.— Thad🥛☀️ (@turbothad) July 20, 2025
Here's what users had to say about the viral post:
Bigger the table the more individuals can pitch in & increase the pot. Game is game— Washed Gamer (@RealWashedGamer) July 20, 2025
If by 'brilliant,' you mean absolutely terrible, okay.— Possibly 🇺🇸 (@Possiblyinabit) July 20, 2025
This is absurd and manipulative. Everyone has spent a lot of money and time to join you at your wedding. Making them pay extra to be served food in a timely manner is terrible. Imagine how those who couldn't afford to join in the auction felt. I'm stunned how inappropriate this…— XRPamici (@XRPamici) July 20, 2025
People who are hating on this hate fun fr— Slade 🍉 (@Cow_The_God) July 20, 2025
That sounds like a great time to order a pizza delivery— j̷o̵h̶n̶🟣🏴☠️ (@revjohn22) July 21, 2025
I would be tempted to leave. I am not a nice person when I am hungry, and I hate the idea of having to sit through an auction just to eat.— The Lone Handmaid (@TheLoneHandmaid) July 20, 2025
Went to a wedding once where dessert was a rock-paper-scissors tournament. Things got violent. Weddings are wild these days.— Aatm Yatri (@AatmYatri) July 20, 2025
😳😮 crazy to me but hey if you have that type of guests at the wedding with deep pockets & love then, hey if it works it works!— Amy (@amyd_8) July 20, 2025
The worst wedding idea I've ever seen in my life— Playbook Princess 👑 (@PlaybookPrinces) July 20, 2025
The viral X post has clocked 5.5 million views so far.
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