Wedding Guest Left Speechless After Couple Picks Carrie Underwood's 'Before He Cheats' for First Dance

A woman who attended her husband's colleague's wedding found herself genuinely puzzled by the couple's musical selection for their big moment on the dance floor.

The guest posted her experience on Reddit's "Wedding Shaming" forum, describing an Episcopal ceremony followed by dinner and speeches. When the MC announced it was time for the newlyweds' first dance, she braced herself for something traditional—instead, "Before He Cheats" by Carrie Underwood began playing.

For those unfamiliar with the track, it's a revenge anthem centered on retaliation for a partner's infidelity. The song's lyrics detail destructive acts, including keying a vehicle, carving initials into car seats, smashing headlights, and slashing tires—all set to a country beat.

The guest's immediate reaction was one of shock, and she wasn't alone. She observed that roughly 30 percent of the wedding guests appeared equally taken aback, while another 20 percent maintained composed expressions. The remaining 50 percent either didn't recognize the song or seemed indifferent to the choice.

When she later asked her husband about the couple's reasoning, he was equally baffled. According to him, there was no known history of infidelity in their relationship, and the pair appeared genuinely happy while dancing.

The Reddit post sparked considerable discussion among users, with many offering theories about the unconventional choice. Some speculated it might be an inside joke between the couple, while others wondered if the song held personal significance—perhaps it was playing when they first met. A few commenters even appreciated the audacity of the move, suggesting the couple was deliberately trolling their guests with a deliberately poor selection.

Several Redditors chimed in with their own examples of questionable first dance songs. Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire" and Dolly Parton's "Jolene" were mentioned, as was one groom's choice to dance with his mother to "Afternoon Delight"—a song explicitly about intimate afternoon encounters. Another user recalled a bride dancing to Sade's "Smooth Operator" with her father.

One commenter shared their own unconventional choice: playing Queen's "Another One Bites the Dust" as they exited their ceremony and headed to the reception, which they found amusing even if guests largely didn't catch the reference.

While some agreed "Before He Cheats" was certainly an unusual call, others argued it wasn't close to being the most questionable wedding song ever. One user pointed to a viral video of a bride walking down the aisle to Buckcherry's "Crazy B—h" as taking the crown for worst choice.