15 wedding speeches that went so badly we're surprised they went ahead with the wedding.

Weddings are displays of love, representing togetherness and fun. Or at least they're supposed to be. And the guests are there to celebrate the bride and groom. Well, that's a "supposed to be," too. People on Reddit recounted the stories of the worst speeches they'd ever heard at weddings, and hoo boy, talk about putting a damper on a ceremony.

1. This mother of the groom was clearly wishing for a different bride. (via dontFart_InSpaceSuit)

Mother of the groom called the wife 'Elizabeth' in her speech. Elizabeth wasn't her name. Elizabeth was the name of the groom's best friend who happened to be an attractive woman. more attractive than the wife. Elizabeth is who the mother wanted her son to marry. Elizabeth was there, too.

2. The best man was trapped in the past. (via Badwolf97)

The only thing the best man said was “Well, we’re all here today for one reason, a good woman died. May she Rest In Peace.” About the grooms late (first) wife, who passed away over 10 years ago.