Australian bride-to-be’s accidentally booked her wedding day on her best friend’s birthday

A bride-to-be has sparked a heated debate on social media after she accidentally booked her wedding day on her maid of honor’s 30th birthday.

The Australian woman shared her dilemma on social media after she ‘messed up badly’ when choosing the date for her special day.

‘I totally forgot it was my best friend’s birthday that day and the venue was rushing us to make a decision as it’s very in-demand,’ the bride-to-be wrote on Facebook.

‘It’s my dream venue and they don’t have any availability until next year. I broke the news to her a few days ago and she’s so annoyed.

‘She’s my maid of honor and we have the same group of friends so our friends are in a difficult situation. Any ideas on what I can do?’

Many quickly defended the bride, saying she should ‘not postpone’ her wedding day because ‘birthdays are so insignificant’.

‘She can get over it. She’s had 30 birthdays… I get that it’s a milestone but she can throw the party the following week, it’s really not that big of a deal compared to a wedding,’ one woman wrote.

Another said: ‘I think she is overreacting. If she can’t understand, you need to find a new best friend. Birthdays happen once a year. Weddings (if done right) only happens once.’

While another added: ‘She’s getting a free party, I’d be thrilled.’ 

One woman said her brother booked his wedding on her 30th birthday after he had ‘trouble’ finding a date to celebrate his day. 

‘I got over it. We celebrated the next day before he flew out on his honeymoon. It’s been five years since then. I never forget their anniversary and they never forget my birthday. Go with the date you have. She should understand,’ she said.

While another woman said her best friend booked her wedding day on her birthday. 

‘I felt hurt at first but I got over it and wanted my best friend to have her day. Give her some time and she will get over it. To add, I was a bridesmaid also,’ she said.

‘I have birthdays every year, my best friend’s wedding is once in a lifetime.’

The bridesmaid said on the wedding day, the bride and groom announced to their guests it was her birthday so everyone sang. 

‘I felt special and so honored that on a stressful day like this she and the groom remembered me… So at the reception make everyone sing happy birthday and present to her a small gift of appreciation,’ she added.

However, not everyone agreed with what the bride did, with some suggesting she should postpone her wedding day.

‘Personally I’d move it. She can’t move her birthday but you can have a wedding any day. If she’s your friend, you wouldn’t want to take her birthday away as much as you don’t want her to take your wedding away. She can’t postpone her 30th,’ one said.

Another suggested: ‘Postpone to the year after. Not worth losing your best friend over,’ while one added: ‘She can’t change her birthdate, and to have her 30th fall on (I assume) a weekend is awesome for her. Do not make her 30th about you.’