Looking to save money on your “I do’s” … and make grossly underpaid service workers want to [REDACTED]. Try storming a local coffee shop with your entire bridal party, an officiant, and a legion of wedding guests without offering any notice to the venue or its owners.


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One equally stingy and inconsiderate couple decided to do just that last month, charging Mansion Society in Indianapolis, Indiana for a New Year’s Eve “pop up” wedding.



"Today while our staff was expecting a normal Sunday, we noticed a downpour of patrons walking in," read an Instagram post shared to the coffee shop’s Instagram page hours after the December 31 incident. “Soon enough, there was a full bridal & groomsmen party, a wedding officiant, wedding photographers, & patrons leaving personal items including wedding gifts, coats, purses all throughout the coffee shop as they took over. A (beautiful) bride walked in and proceeded to have a wedding ceremony with zero knowledge to us.”



Despite reiterating their availability for several types of private parties — “We are delighted to be considered beautiful enough to host any special events!” — the wedding party, a “group of about 20-30 people” decided to continue without the venue’s knowledge or consent, proceeding to “take pictures, videos and block pathways for customers trying to enter Mansion Society.”


Though after the post’s initial viral popularity, the bride sent a $200 donation to the establishment, Mansion Society still wanted more, sending her an invoice covering their business’ typical $500 rental fee.



"We're not expecting any sort of compensation from them, they don't see themselves in the wrong in this situation," they added in a subsequent post, updating their patrons on the situation.


So take it from these clearly exasperated business owners — maybe just elope next time.