'I crashed random wedding after finding it online – what happened next was wild' (2024)

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A real-life wedding crasher has shared her experience after finding a wedding on Eventbrite and deciding to RSVP. Shaneisha, from the US, was looking for a free event but came across something better

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After spotting a wedding on the global self-service ticketing platform Eventbrite, a woman has revealed how she decided to RSVP – even though she didn’t know the bride, groom, or any of the guests.

Shaneisha, a doctoral student and intern living in Los Angeles, stumbled upon the wedding of Eric and Janeeka McDowell while looking for events on Eventbrite and decided to RSVP.

Speaking exclusively to The Mirror, she said: “I was looking for random events to go to and after I filtered my results to ‘free events only’, I came across Eric and Janeeka's wedding. I thought to myself, ‘hmm, that's interesting’ because I had never seen a wedding on Eventbrite.”

Deciding to go for it and RSVP to the event, Shaneisha fully expected to receive an email requesting her not to attend as it was just for family and friends. However, as the wedding date got closer and no such memo came, she began to plan her outfit.

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She said: “I saw that the attire listed was ‘cocktail’ so I did a brief Google search to get an idea of what would be appropriate for attire. I had a few dresses in mind but ultimately settled on the dress I wore because I thought that out of all the options I had, that dress made me feel the most confident, considering that I was going off to do something so awkward.”

On the day of the wedding, Shaneisha dressed in her floor-length off-the-shoulder red dress, and admits she felt “nervous, excited, scared, awkward”. She said: “I was a mixed bag of emotions honestly, but ultimately determined to follow through.”

Arriving at the venue, Shaneisha began chatting with the other guests who she describes all as “gorgeous” and friendly. Feeling apprehensive about telling people why she was there, she said she decided to take charge and explain the situation.

However, it soon became clear that everybody at the wedding thought it was a brilliant idea and were delighted Shaneisha had come along to celebrate Eric and Janeeka.

She said: “People who I was sitting at the table during the reception asked how I knew the bride or groom, and I was just honest and explained to them that I found the wedding on Eventbrite and thought it would be nice to celebrate their love.

“I told the bride when each table was instructed to take a photo with the bride and groom. I told her how I found their wedding, that I thought it would be really awesome to celebrate them, and that I brought a gift, which was just a card with a little bit of money in it.”

She continued: “Everyone was kind, but more importantly, they were having a great time because the bride and groom really put on an amazing celebration. The vibes were immaculate. Everyone was there to celebrate the love and union of Eric and Janeeka, myself included!”

She went on: “I had only really told my sisters and they thought it was funny, but not really out of the ordinary for me to do something so random. I’ve never [done something like this before]. I'm an introvert who once had really bad social anxiety as a kid and through undergrad.

“When I go to events, I pretty much chill to myself and by myself, while enjoying and appreciating the energy. When I do something random, it's usually enrolling in some course to learn something or traveling or me and my bestie go out to eat or to an amusement park!

“The response on social media has been mostly positive. A lot of people have found joy in my adventure and I'm happy that I could bring a little bit of joy to people's lives!”

Shaneisha shared the experience in real time on social media and her post quickly blew up with even the bride and groom commenting too.

In response to their post, one user wrote: “Omg this is the best thing ever! I’m just trying to imagine them doing the seating chart and being like “who’s Shaneisa?” And they just kinda look at each other like - ‘is that Auntie Edna’s kid?’ ‘Ohhhh, yeah, must be’ and just putting you at the table with Auntie Edna.”

Eric and Janeeka later shared a video on TikTok after Shaneisha's Thread's post went viral to make it clear they had loved having them there and were delighted with the response. Janeeka said: "You seemed so sweet and beautiful and I just thought 'why not?', more love!"

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'I crashed random wedding after finding it online – what happened next was wild' (2024)

FAQs

What to do when you crash your wedding? ›

30 Tips for Crashing Weddings
  1. Never leave a fellow crasher behind.
  2. Never use your real name.
  3. Never confess.
  4. Blend in by standing out.
  5. If anyone asks, youÍre a distant relative of a dead cousin.
  6. Offer a toast, with a wine glass in hand, to the bride and groom.
  7. If you get outed, leave calmly.
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Is wedding crashing rude? ›

There are countless stories about celebrities or presidents (like former US President Barack Obama) crashing weddings, but it's safe to say that unless you are a high profile person, it will generally be frowned upon and could result in you having a not-so-subtle request to leave… immediately.

What is a wild wedding? ›

In Scotland, unlike other countries, we're blessed with the opportunity to get married just about anywhere, from a totally dreamy snow-topped mountain to a remote beach where white sand stretches for miles.

What does crashing into wedding mean? ›

in my experience crashing means coming to the reception AFTER dinner; you were not originally invited, no food allocated to you, you are there just to party and have fun. Wedding Crashers who are not actually given a full invite join the party when the dance floor gets busy to go unnoticed…

Can you get in trouble for crashing a wedding? ›

So, while there is no crime of "wedding crashing," there are a bounty of criminal charges you could face if you show up somewhere uninvited and refuse to leave. So keep that in mind as your long-lost love prepares to tie the knot.

What is the first rule of wedding crashing? ›

Wedding Crashers Rules

Rule #1: Never leave a fellow Crasher behind. Crashers take care of their own. Rule #5: Never let a girl come between you and a fellow Crasher. Rule #14: You're a distant relative of a dead cousin.

What is a smash wedding? ›

The wedding cake smash, also known as the wedding smash, is a tradition typically done during the cake-cutting ceremony. After slicing the cake, newlyweds feed a piece of cake to one another, then take the frosting or a small portion of cake and rub it (gently or aggressively) onto each other's faces.

What is a silent wedding? ›

The guests are not permitted to speak at all during the ceremony, and the only toasts allowed are from the mothers of the bride and groom. During the reception, the guests may whisper, but may not speak aloud.

What is a stealth wedding? ›

Around Washington, it was called "the stealth wedding" because of the extraordinary secrecy surrounding the nuptials. The White House was strictly "no comment," and details were closely guarded until after the ceremony -- and then only revealed on condition of anonymity.

Why do people's weddings crash? ›

The idea is to just have fun, sometimes it's the thrill, other times it's to cash in on the gifts, money, and gift cards sitting a the table.

What is a sudden wedding called? ›

Elopement is a marriage which is conducted in a sudden and secretive fashion, sometimes involving a hurried flight away from one's place of residence together with one's beloved with the intention of getting married without parental approval.

Is it normal to feel sad when your wedding is over? ›

Post-wedding blues are completely normal. It's your body is going through emotional withdrawal after an intense high from all the planning and preparations and finally, the wedding itself.

How do you pay for a wedding when you're broke? ›

5 Ways to Pay for Your Wedding
  1. Tap into savings.
  2. Get help from loved ones.
  3. Use a credit card.
  4. Apply for a wedding loan.
  5. Consider a 401(k) loan.
May 8, 2024

How do I get over my wedding day disappointment? ›

Remember the parts of the day that went right, and focus your energy on those aspects instead. Positive thinking can really help! - Rewrite history. Often, disappointing weddings are about being talked into a bigger or smaller event than you wanted.

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