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Blunt personal wedding rules list

A viral relationships and dating format on TikTok and Instagram

List your own slightly divisive rules or choices for your wedding as a numbered on-screen list that viewers will agree or argue with.

3

accounts it worked for

29x

median, times their usual

#28

of 55 in relationships and dating

Angle

Video, Talking head

Why it works

Opinionated rules invite comments on which numbers people agree with. Posts like 'things I will not forgive' and 'gift rules for my wedding' also keep viewers reading to the end.

Hook formula[TOPIC] RULES FOR MY [EVENT] 🚫

How to make it

  1. 1Pick a topic (gifts, guests, uncommon choices)
  2. 2Write 6-7 blunt, specific rules
  3. 3Put them on one screen with headers
  4. 4Point the caption at the softest or most wholesome item

Examples

Best first, one per account. Each links to the original post.

  • @bride4less

    24K followers, TikTok

    “NON-NEGOTIABLES WITH MY VENDORS 🚫🤝📌”

    76x their usual views, video, weddings

  • @brideswithvibes

    50K followers, Instagram

    “THINGS I WILL NOT FORGIVE AT MY WEDDING 😤🚫🗒️”

    32x their usual views, video, weddings

  • @aubreylobban

    39K followers, TikTok

    “Uncommon things I'm doing at my 2027 wedding”

    4.5x their usual views, talking head, weddings

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