Trying to stay positive and lighten the mood, someone at our table jokingly suggested ordering pizza. Fueled by the moment and with everyone contributing, we made a group order and shared it among our table and a few others who had also missed out on dinner.

While it brought relief and laughter to some, a few guests and members of the bride’s family viewed it as disrespectful. Tensions rose when the bride’s father confronted us about the food, and despite our explanation, Sarah and I were asked by Tom to leave to ease the growing discomfort in the room.