This is more in line with the type of fight we normally see at weddings.
In what sounds like a scene out of Game of Thrones (think: Dothraki wedding celebrations), two wedding parties in the Sheraton on Society Hill in Philadelphia got into it. And by it, I mean they really got into it. Perhaps you thought the Cardinals-Braves wildcard game on Friday night was bad. The wedding brawl—also allegedly fueled by alcohol– was so bad that it made its way through the lobby, and out into the street. Dozens of people were involved.
No one is quite certain what started the brawl (except for the fact that two wedding receptions were going on at the same time and place on a Saturday night, likely with open bars, and my bet is that we’ve ALL been to at least one wedding like that), but what we do know is the police were called, three people were arrested, one person had to be subdued with a taser, a guest of one of the weddings had a fatal heart attack, and people are reporting one of the brides got decked in the process.
In fact, the police had to call in a third assist—which means that anyone available in the area should respond to the call. Oh, and there were eyewitnesses. Plenty of eyewitnesses. And of course, someone with a phone who recorded the whole thing and posted it to YouTube for our viewing pleasure.
Check it out:
So, today’s question to our readers is this: Have you ever been involved in or witnessed a wedding fight? Tell us about it!
Andrea
10/08/2012
oh good grief. classy, people. classy.
Sarah
10/08/2012
Never once have I regretted my elopement. And I got married on a nudity optional beach!
Andrea
10/08/2012
I love that!
Lance
10/08/2012
Commenters to the the youtube video, and I know theyre’ hella reliable, say that one reception was pay bar and the other was open bar. Pay people invaded open people, and there you go.
I’m one of those people place weddings below funerals on the special occasion scale. No one ever looks happy unless theyre drunk.
Sarah
10/08/2012
I’m not big on the wedding, nor am I big on the funeral. Unless it’s an Irish funeral. which I plan to have (and will be sad I cannot attend).
Come on people, tell us your wedding stories! I was at one once where a groomsman drunkenly grabbed the aunt of the bride’s breasts! Both hands.
Lance
10/08/2012
I’ve been to two Irish wakes. They’re amazing.
I’ve never been to a “good” or “fun” wedding.
This one in Phillyis something else. Surprised it doesn’t happen more often.
Andrea
10/08/2012
the one wedding I enjoyed was more of a party. there was a buffet of desserts and savories and they hired a swing band and everybody just danced all night. it was a blast.
Sarah
10/09/2012
That sounds like fun, but are you sure they’re truly married? Because I don’t think it’s a real wedding unless someone melts down…
Jessie
10/08/2012
The whole thing just AMAZES me. I’ve never been the brawling sort… but then, I don’t go to many weddings. I guess I’d better up my count if I want to make it big on youtube.
Sarah
10/09/2012
I could start a personal training business and be rich!
“Preparing for your cousin’s wedding” bootcamp.
Handflapper
10/16/2012
That. Is. Awesome. The only wedding I’ve been to where there was a fight is my husband’s step-sister’s. I got pissed at him about something and I got up and walked out (or rather, away, it was an outdoor wedding) during the vows.
But then, I didn’t find out that my sister-in-law gave my husband’s best friend a blow job behind the garage at my and husband’s wedding until AFTER the wedding. I would have kicked her ass all over the dance floor had I known at the time.