Bride Books Wedding on Brother’s Anniversary. He Plans to Mention Her ‘Strange’ Choice in His Speech

A newly married man says he’s struggling to understand his sister’s decision to schedule her wedding on the exact date of his first wedding anniversary.

In a post shared on Reddit’s “Wedding Shaming” forum, the groom explained that his sister set her wedding date just days after attending his own intimate ceremony — choosing the same calendar day one year later.

“I think it’s strange,” he wrote, adding that it’s “very much a choice she would make.”

Although he insists he isn’t offended by having to share the date, the man believes the decision was intentional. His sister, her fiancé, and their young daughter were all present at his wedding, so the date would have been fresh in their minds.

“She called me and said she was inspired by our wedding and decided to finally book theirs… for the exact same day one year later,” he explained. According to his sister, the venue claimed that was the only date available.

Looking ahead to the celebration, the man expects his sister may ask him to give a speech. If that happens, he admits he’s tempted to jokingly remind guests who celebrated the date first.

“I can’t wait to bring this up, lightheartedly, in my remarks,” he wrote.

Other Reddit users were divided on whether using a family member’s anniversary date crosses a line. Many agreed the choice was unusual, but most advised him not to mention it during the wedding toast.

“Definitely don’t bring it up,” one commenter warned. “It’ll reflect poorly on you instead of her. In the grand scheme of things, it’s just a day — and at least you’ll always remember each other’s anniversaries.”

Some suggested a quieter approach: celebrating his own anniversary publicly, without addressing his sister directly. That way, friends and family could draw their own conclusions.

“I’d make a public post celebrating your anniversary and your partner,” one person wrote. “It’s not a dig, but people will notice and wonder why she chose that date.”