New Jersey Woman Receives a Random Text Criticizing Her Dress at Her Bridal Shower, Then She Texts Them Back but Gets No Response
All's well that ends well
On May 9, 2026, TikTok user @taniyaaimanii uploaded a video to her account that has intrigued more than 640K people. While participating in the “put a finger down if…” trend, Taniya shared an experience she had with someone who attended her bridal shower.
In her video, Taniya explained that after her bridal shower, which she says went well, she received a random text from an unknown number criticizing her dressing choices during the event. She added that when she tried to find out who was behind these harsh comments, she received no response. Eventually, she did get a reply, as she revealed in her video, but to this day, she said she still hasn’t been able to identify the person.
TikTok user @taniyaaimanii received hate from a random person
As previously mentioned, on May 9, 2026, TikTok user @taniyaaimanii uploaded a video in which, while participating in the “put a finger down if…” trend, she alleged that a person she did not know had texted her from an unknown number after her bridal shower, letting her know that they did not like what she was wearing during the event.
In the video, Taniya said that she had a great time at her bridal shower, surrounded by her family and friends. However, her mood completely changed when the person who texted her out of the blue mentioned that they had a good time at her wedding but found her dress “distasteful.” They didn’t stop there. They also allegedly said that Taniya’s parents did a “terrible job” raising her.
Taniya said in the video that she texted the number back, asking them to identify themselves, but did not receive a response. As a result, she apparently shared the number with her mother, father, sister, fiancé, his aunt, and his mother. She stated that her sister and her fiancé were the only ones to get responses, and in those messages, the person said even nastier things about Taniya.
Taniya then explained that she blocked the number and later unblocked it because she was curious about who was behind it. She said she discovered that the number had a Florida area code, which made it hard for her to identify the person.
In her video, Taniya mentioned that she texted the number again, asking them to reveal their identity. Allegedly, once more, they dodged the question and started sharing “random facts” about Taniya’s life that only a few people would know. She further stated that this person again did not respond when she asked them to reveal who they were, but instead said they looked forward to eating, drinking, and dancing at her wedding. As Taniya wrapped up her “put your finger down if…” story, she shared that it had been about two years since the incident and that she still had no idea who this person was.
People have a lot to say about @taniyaaimanii’s experiences
Many people are intrigued by Taniya’s experiences, which she shared in her TikTok video. Several tried to guess who the person texting Taniya could be, and some gave similar answers. User @deeeeee842 wrote, “It’s one of your bridesmaids.” User @makhalia.c said, “Girl it’s one of your Bridesmaids.”
A few people in the comments section shared what they would have done if they were in Taniya’s place. User @_cam.ee commented, “The way I would have ask for a moment of silence at the wedding and then call the number and see who phone ring.” User @insertwittynamehere_ said, “I’m immediately sending out a message “due to certain circumstances…the wedding is canceled” and we are eloping! Cause ABSOLUTELY NOT!”
Some fun facts about weddings in the US, according to Kande Photo Booths
According to an article published by Kande Photo Booths, here are a few wedding statistics and facts as of 2026:
- The total revenue of the U.S. wedding industry reached $66.16 billion in 2025, spanning 2,011,044 weddings and increasing from approximately $63 billion the previous year.
- The average U.S. wedding cost was $34,200 in 2025, decreasing from $35,000 in 2024 as couples adjusted to economic pressures. However, despite this drop, it remained 18% higher than the $29,000 average in 2023.
- In 2025, the average number of guests per wedding was 117, up from 116 in 2024. However, this is still 11% lower than the pre-pandemic peak of 131 in 2019.
- In 2025, the median age at first marriage in the U.S. rose to historical highs, from 23.5 years for men and 21.1 years for women in 1975 to 30.8 years for men and 28.4 years for women.
- 36% of engaged couples utilized AI for planning their 2025 weddings, almost twice the percentage from the previous year, with expectations of increased adoption in 2026.
- In 2024, 18% of weddings had 50 or fewer guests, compared to only 10% in 2013, highlighting the growing popularity of micro weddings.
- The average engagement ring cost reached $7,364 in 2025, a 9% year-over-year increase, driven by renewed demand for natural diamonds.
- The average honeymoon budget in 2026 is estimated to be around $6,500.
(featured image: TikTok/@taniyaaimanii)
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