Women get the vast majority of flak for being wedding-obsessed, but they’re hardly alone in that area. One groomzilla is taking it even beyond classic reality-TV level, suing his wedding photographer over unsatisfactory photos and video of the blessed event. Although it has taken him some time to get around to it.
But what is striking, said the studio that took the pictures, is that Mr. Remis’s wedding took place in 2003 and he waited six years to sue. And not only has Mr. Remis demanded to be repaid the $4,100 cost of the photography, he also wants $48,000 to recreate the entire wedding and fly the principals to New York so the celebration can be re-shot by another photographer.
By God, he will have those photos to commemorate that happy day, no matter what it takes. Hell, it was probably the happiest moment of his entire marriage. Which is now over.
Re-enacting the wedding may pose a particular challenge, the studio pointed out, because the couple divorced and the bride is believed to have moved back to her native Latvia.
Believed. Because he doesn’t actually know where she lives or how to get in touch with her. I personally can’t think of any photo I’d rather have on my wall than a picture of the woman who, following our divorce, fled the country and has since avoided all contact.
The judge dismissed most of the lawsuit, including “infliction of emotional distress” (aww…), but she let the “breach of contract” part proceed. My hope is that this is so that she has something to laugh about with her family over Thanksgiving and that Remis will run up ridiculous legal fees before losing the lawsuit. Regardless, if this dude doesn’t get his own Very Special Episode of Bridezillas, someone at WE is not paying attention. Get on that, WE.