Well, it depends on how you look at it. There are definitely some horror stories out there, but compared to the number of successful and happy relationships between Thai women and foreign men, they are in the minority. However, the horror stories do get more attention because they are more sensational, like those involving financial scams or unexpected personality changes after marriage.
No, they are not common. Just like in any culture, most marriages are based on love, respect, and mutual understanding. However, because of the international attention Filipino brides sometimes get, the few negative stories tend to be more publicized.
One bride horror story I've heard is about a bride who found out on her wedding day that the venue had double - booked. There were another couple also trying to get married there at the same time. It was chaos as they both had guests arriving and no one knew what to do. The bride was in tears and it took hours to sort out, finally having to share the venue in a very unorganized way.
One common element is the white wedding dress. It often represents purity in normal weddings but in horror bride stories, it can be a symbol of the bride's unfulfilled or tragic fate. For example, a blood - stained wedding dress can be a sign of a violent end.
One horror bride story is about a bride who died on her wedding day due to a strange illness. But on certain nights, people claim to see her in her wedding dress, wandering around the old church where she was supposed to get married. Her face is pale and there are bloodstains on her dress.
There was a case where a foreigner married a Thai bride. After the marriage, he discovered that she had a lot of debt that she hadn't disclosed before. The creditors started to harass him as well, since they were legally married. It was a nightmare for him as he had to deal with financial issues he never expected.
Well, there was this situation where the mother of the bride got drunk at the wedding rehearsal dinner. She started making inappropriate remarks about the groom's family and even made a pass at one of the groom's uncles. It was so embarrassing for everyone involved. The bride was mortified and had to try and calm things down while also dealing with her own pre - wedding jitters.
Another common horror story is that the mother of the bride starts criticizing the groom and his family non - stop before the wedding. She might find fault with their social status, their habits or even the way they speak. This creates a lot of tension between the two families and puts the bride in a very difficult position as she loves both her family and her future in - laws. The bride is then stuck in the middle, trying to keep the peace.
One horror story is that in some cultures where child brides exist, these young girls are often forced to leave their families and homes at a very tender age. They are then thrust into a world of adult responsibilities like running a household and bearing children while still being children themselves. They may also face abuse from their much - older husbands, both physical and emotional, with no way to escape as they are trapped in a system that doesn't give them rights.
One horror story could be the mother of the bride trying to completely overshadow the bride on her big day. She might wear a white dress, which is traditionally reserved for the bride, causing a lot of embarrassment and awkwardness at the wedding.