My wofe and I went on a 10 day cruise. We got to got to 7 islands and the captain did the ceremony ona day we were at sea. No planning was really involved. They did everything. We just had to show up. I think it was around $3000 for the both of us.
We got married at the courthouse. No stress, no planning, and it costs like $60. Plus we got a nice little basket of housewarming gifts lol. Kudos to anyone who can endure the stress of wedding planning, but i cannot.
Yeah, I’ve done some reckless and dangerous things in my youth but that was insane. I don’t understand what she was thinking in the first place but even more so I don’t understand why she didn’t stay at the rest stop/gas station/wherever she used the bathroom, like why didn’t she wait there until her mom came to get her. I don’t mean to victim blame but come on, did she not have any sense of self-preservation? I guess not.
It's crazy how much ppl spend on weddings these days. Great stories and nice voice that's both soothing, clear and easy on the ear. I accidently found your channel with the first story being about a boy why didnt have to pay back his parents for a motorbike his parents bought him. Now, im hooked!
Story #7 it’s one thing to hook up with a stranger you just met at a bar, it’s another thing to elope with that person the very next day .. how dumb can one be lol
Yeah it's crazy. I guess if you're too busy being annoyed at your parents' pep talks and some handsome random appeals to your childish idea of "let's get back at my parents", your better judgement won't kick in until it's nearly too late ...
I agree that he has an excellent voice for this. But some of the stories get me so heated that it makes it harder to fall asleep. So I just play these to wake in the morning.
Years have gone by and Joel still works hard and is consistent with helping us to sleep 😅. You've inspired me so much to start my own channel and I really wish you the best ❤
Story 1 is why the wedding industry is still strong and going. It's one day and I can't justify spending what would equate to a down payment on a house. This is why I'm getting married in my parent's backyard and going mega budget because spending an obscene amount of money on my wedding feels ridiculous to me. I feel great that we're spending well under $2000 and everyone is super excited despite it being small and simple.
to me it is just idiocy. Big fancy expensive weddings are always very stressful, especially on the day you will remember the rest of your life! Ask yourself what do you want to remember , a stress free day with all the parents smiling? You happy and not deep in debt or having spent your life savings.?? I personally never saw the big appeal of over the top weddings, but I know many women do. So whatever makes you happy! But I think you are just being smart! And congratulations! may you have a happy life together!
@@primesspct2 absolutely agree! Starting off a marriage in debt is a bad way to start and so much more stress than needed! Thank you, I'm very excited!! 😁
We just did the court and told nobody 😂😂 so when I hear the wedding bs I laugh it's beautiful but I won't justify that much $$$ for people I don't like
I hardly make that in a year. Probably won’t ever make much more. The middle class is shrinking, that is the real horror story. The transfer of wealth from middle and lower class to those way above us gets more frequent.
😮😮 That's ridiculous! I that's a down payment for a home! I'm sorry, some people just have different priorities. Small with a few family members is all I want.
I absolutely love Let’s Read.. I discovered it by chance and have been hooked ever since. The stories can be shocking but it’s narrated so smoothly that it’s so relaxing?!! It definitely makes my cleaning / drive home from work MUCH more interesting - THANKS JOEL 😁🙌🏾 from London UK 🇬🇧
Thanks for getting me through another night of dishes. On nights like these, if it weren't for you, I would probably just throw away the whole sink load and buy new the next day. And I would be much poorer for that. You're my financial savior, is what I'm saying, Joel.
I really enjoy how we can listen to your lives and then listen to the the edited version. I appreciate all the energy and time you put in, I love your style and I agree your the best ❤
I feel your pain. Mine has gotten a little bit better with age, but even thats a big deal. I feel like I lived for 30 years on about 2 hours sleep a night, I never sleep more than 4 even now. But 4 hours for me is doable. Lets Read makes it bearable to lay there in bed trying, How did I ever deal with it, without him! ?
Omg no way! As If. I just got married to my best friend on Saturday! 🥰 definitely a day I will never forget and went beautifully! Glad I have no horror stories to tell Joel! 🙏👌
Story 5 is terrifying. Something similar happened to a cop in my BILs department. One of his fellow officers was on his way to a restaurant one night after his shift was over to meet his wife and kids for dinner. Coming straight from work, he was still in full uniform, driving his marked cruiser. He noticed a van following him that seemed suspicious so he made some turns and confirmed they were definitely tailing him. He called for backup and pulled into a parking lot once he had units behind the van. Immediately the van was surrounded at gunpoint by half a dozen cops. Both men surrendered and were arrested without further incident. Police confiscated multiple firearms and thousands of rounds of ammo. There is no doubt in anyone's mind they intended to ambush and terminate that officer that night. Scary stuff! 🤯🤯🤯
The first story, I know exactly what they are talking about. I am from Ocean City, Maryland, and that guy was told numerous times to stop taking pictures of people that guy was creepy all down to the head. Lifeguard was trying to get him out of there by they couldn’t do nothing
#1 OC MD is one of the main vacation spots in MD, Im surprised you didn't encounter more than just one crazy person...and I had to chuckle at the mention of OC police because if you haven't had some interaction with them or been given a ticket, then you haven't lived lol...enjoyed all the stories. Thanks for sharing!
@@some..one..watchingYour comment has the "translate to English" option. When I click it, it changes to "MrBall?" Lol! 🤣😂🤣😂 Mr. Ballen is another one of my faves too! 🙂🙂🙂 Edit: corrected a word
Did y’all hear about the story that happened here in Australia a couple of weeks ago? A bus of wedding guests who were going back to a hotel after the wedding overturned and of the 35 people 10 were killed and the rest injured
It's really sad and amazing how gullible some people are or too overly polite for their own good... luckily these stories end up OK in the end but they could have ended very badly!
If I had a nickel for every volume of scary wedding stories I've heard I would have two nickels. Which isn't a lot but it's weird that it's happened twice
The last story was very scary....sounded like pair of serial killers.....and why didn't she call the cops immediately.... could have been panic.....and shock....so glad you are ok.....
🤔💭 Considering we, the audience, have no idea who the people are telling their stories, I never understood why they find it necessary to explain they have changed the names. We would never know either way. Just seems weird lol
the woman who wrote the first story sounds like a pathetic, arrogant and snobbish Karen type tbh. In fact, the story sounds pretty fake....and if it is real, isn't nearly the "worst horror story of my life" that she seems to make it out to be. Ugh.
What is it about weddings that bring all the weirdos out from the woodwork? And I'm not talking about the garden variety, "easy to deal with for wedding planners" weirdos either.
Ladies honestly, your man wants to spend the rest of his life with you but don’t expect him to be as excited as you about all the planning, payments. He just wants to party and have that moment of seeing you walk down the aisle to him and exchange vows. That’s the special moment for a man, not the fluffy expensive stuff that is really just showing off. Why not have more money for a unbelievable honeymoon instead ❤
Here’s a different take on the last story: have more compassion for your children. Obviously what she did wasn’t smart, and she acknowledges that. However, when you’re young and already struggling to navigate your way through life, constantly being told all the ways you’re disappointing your parents can be emotionally devastating. She was blinded by a need to lash out due to being hurt by her parents’ criticism. I’m glad her mom came through for her in the end though, hopefully this experience serves as a lesson learned for them and they are making efforts to learn how to communicate better.
@@4UABBY no story, I suppose… but I think it might be my Dad. I just found out that I have cancer. I don’t know what to say as I am still processing it all.
I got married in my Moms living room by a preacher. Paid him 50 dollars. That’s it. I wore a black and white dress. He wore jeans and a button up shirt. Been married 36 years. 💜 There is no need to spend all that money. It’s a waste. My parents gave us some money. I have never regretted it.
Story #7. There is one born every second. If you're going to elope, keep it local(Court house, justice of the peace), get a name, you know the usual stuff. That story was scary.😳
#4 Breaking and entering yeah that'll win souls to Christ! Sheesh! My husband and I are Christians ourselves and are married without a ceremony. All that modern tradition stuff isn't even biblical! In the Bible the custom was to have the couple be separated for a year or so while the groom prepared thwir home and the bride waited in anticipation. Then when the bride least expected it the groom would show up often in the middle of the night and whisk her away to make love (which IMHO is super romantic!)...and then after it's party time and they celebrate their union. The white wedding dress was invented in the 1800s by Queen Victoria when she wore white for her wedding and before that women just wore their best dress they had on hand. Heck if queen Victoria wore plaid we'd all be shelling out big bucks for plaid wedding gowns! Sorry for the ramble, just my 2cwnts....
The cost of a wedding these days is the biggest horror story.
And don't forget the honeymoon !!!!
Lol just wait till you see how much the inevitable divorce costs
😂😂
@@uacmarine19 damnit. 😂
My wofe and I went on a 10 day cruise. We got to got to 7 islands and the captain did the ceremony ona day we were at sea. No planning was really involved. They did everything. We just had to show up. I think it was around $3000 for the both of us.
Tacos and 80’s music at a wedding would be awesome. 🖤
Lol right? Sounds like a bridezilla imo
@@chopsandtootsso glad I’m not the only one who thought that 😂
I agree!!
IKR!!! I thought the same thing!
What a Karen. She sounded so stuck up
We got married at the courthouse. No stress, no planning, and it costs like $60. Plus we got a nice little basket of housewarming gifts lol. Kudos to anyone who can endure the stress of wedding planning, but i cannot.
Last story is nuts, that girl has to get it together! No wonder her family lectures her!
Yeah, I’ve done some reckless and dangerous things in my youth but that was insane. I don’t understand what she was thinking in the first place but even more so I don’t understand why she didn’t stay at the rest stop/gas station/wherever she used the bathroom, like why didn’t she wait there until her mom came to get her. I don’t mean to victim blame but come on, did she not have any sense of self-preservation? I guess not.
For real!
..or it’s a total fabrication. It’s hard to imagine someone being that dense.
Man that last one. Thank goodness for that mother and the daughter having the courage to go to her for help.
sounds like her parents just want her to be smart safe and mature and she’s still mentally 15
It's crazy how much ppl spend on weddings these days. Great stories and nice voice that's both soothing, clear and easy on the ear. I accidently found your channel with the first story being about a boy why didnt have to pay back his parents for a motorbike his parents bought him. Now, im hooked!
Story #7 it’s one thing to hook up with a stranger you just met at a bar, it’s another thing to elope with that person the very next day .. how dumb can one be lol
But.. but.. Isn't he her twin flame! Her soul mate!! 🙄
seriously though
Yeah it's crazy. I guess if you're too busy being annoyed at your parents' pep talks and some handsome random appeals to your childish idea of "let's get back at my parents", your better judgement won't kick in until it's nearly too late ...
To be honest, I don't know how would I go to sleep without hearing this mans beautiful voice before bed, no homo I love you
Same
Ive gotten the same way...its terrible.
I agree that he has an excellent voice for this. But some of the stories get me so heated that it makes it harder to fall asleep. So I just play these to wake in the morning.
@@sixkicksfightertricks949 hahahaha that's true, I get so invested in a story that I kinda start waking up
Years have gone by and Joel still works hard and is consistent with helping us to sleep 😅. You've inspired me so much to start my own channel and I really wish you the best ❤
More wedding/relationship horror stories please! 🙏🏻
Story 1 is why the wedding industry is still strong and going. It's one day and I can't justify spending what would equate to a down payment on a house.
This is why I'm getting married in my parent's backyard and going mega budget because spending an obscene amount of money on my wedding feels ridiculous to me. I feel great that we're spending well under $2000 and everyone is super excited despite it being small and simple.
to me it is just idiocy. Big fancy expensive weddings are always very stressful, especially on the day you will remember the rest of your life! Ask yourself what do you want to remember , a stress free day with all the parents smiling? You happy and not deep in debt or having spent your life savings.?? I personally never saw the big appeal of over the top weddings, but I know many women do. So whatever makes you happy! But I think you are just being smart! And congratulations! may you have a happy life together!
I totally agree as long as you marry one you love that is all that matters. Have a truly wonderful wedding
@@primesspct2 absolutely agree! Starting off a marriage in debt is a bad way to start and so much more stress than needed! Thank you, I'm very excited!! 😁
@@janetpitchford5449 thank you so much, we are looking forward to it!!
We just did the court and told nobody 😂😂 so when I hear the wedding bs I laugh it's beautiful but I won't justify that much $$$ for people I don't like
Thank you Joel you Rock 😎🤘🏽🤘🏽
I spent 30k on my wedding. That's it, that's the horror story 😂
😂❤
Why would you do that lol
HA HA HAAAAA!!!!!!!!!
I hardly make that in a year. Probably won’t ever make much more. The middle class is shrinking, that is the real horror story. The transfer of wealth from middle and lower class to those way above us gets more frequent.
😮😮 That's ridiculous! I that's a down payment for a home! I'm sorry, some people just have different priorities. Small with a few family members is all I want.
I absolutely love Let’s Read.. I discovered it by chance and have been hooked ever since. The stories can be shocking but it’s narrated so smoothly that it’s so relaxing?!! It definitely makes my cleaning / drive home from work MUCH more interesting - THANKS JOEL 😁🙌🏾 from London UK 🇬🇧
Thanks for getting me through another night of dishes. On nights like these, if it weren't for you, I would probably just throw away the whole sink load and buy new the next day. And I would be much poorer for that. You're my financial savior, is what I'm saying, Joel.
I can't say the thought of throwing the sink off dishes away has ever crossed my mind, but it's going to live in there now. 😂
Oh word up !! I literally do the same 😅
@aidenhargreeves Still gotta pre-wash. And depending on how the dishwasher feels that day, may need to post-wash.
Lol i liten to this as i do the dishes as well 😅
Binge listening while on a road trip. 😌
That a damn good road trip 🤟
Understandable 😊
I really enjoy how we can listen to your lives and then listen to the the edited version. I appreciate all the energy and time you put in, I love your style and I agree your the best ❤
Every time I hear the birds, I think,
" noooo not the birds already,
Damn it."
Literally same 😭😭
That firsr one was a good example of "You had _ONE_ job!? 🤦♂️" 😂
I hope you know that you're the only thing keeping my insomnia at bay most days. Thanks for your excellent narrations. You are truly unmatched. 💕
I feel your pain. Mine has gotten a little bit better with age, but even thats a big deal. I feel like I lived for 30 years on about 2 hours sleep a night, I never sleep more than 4 even now. But 4 hours for me is doable. Lets Read makes it bearable to lay there in bed trying, How did I ever deal with it, without him! ?
Omg no way! As If. I just got married to my best friend on Saturday! 🥰 definitely a day I will never forget and went beautifully! Glad I have no horror stories to tell Joel! 🙏👌
congrats!!! live long and prosper lol! seriously tho!
tacos and 80's music actually sounds amazing
Story 5 is terrifying. Something similar happened to a cop in my BILs department. One of his fellow officers was on his way to a restaurant one night after his shift was over to meet his wife and kids for dinner. Coming straight from work, he was still in full uniform, driving his marked cruiser. He noticed a van following him that seemed suspicious so he made some turns and confirmed they were definitely tailing him. He called for backup and pulled into a parking lot once he had units behind the van. Immediately the van was surrounded at gunpoint by half a dozen cops. Both men surrendered and were arrested without further incident. Police confiscated multiple firearms and thousands of rounds of ammo. There is no doubt in anyone's mind they intended to ambush and terminate that officer that night. Scary stuff! 🤯🤯🤯
Oooh, these were terrific! Absolutely love your channel.
Congrats on getting 1.02 million subscribers!!!! 👏🏻👍🎉
A vid this early in the morning? Love it! Love from Australia!
The first story, I know exactly what they are talking about. I am from Ocean City, Maryland, and that guy was told numerous times to stop taking pictures of people that guy was creepy all down to the head. Lifeguard was trying to get him out of there by they couldn’t do nothing
1:00 what’s wrong with tacos and 80s music for a wedding? 😭
Bruh that was my exact thought too, like weddings don't have to be super serious & fancy lol
#1 OC MD is one of the main vacation spots in MD, Im surprised you didn't encounter more than just one crazy person...and I had to chuckle at the mention of OC police because if you haven't had some interaction with them or been given a ticket, then you haven't lived lol...enjoyed all the stories. Thanks for sharing!
Nothing's scarier at a wedding than when they've written their own vows.
Let’s Read is the greatest narrator alive today.
But he's dead tho
MrBallen?
Get your lips off Joel's hinney ffs!! 😂
@@some..one..watchingYour comment has the "translate to English" option. When I click it, it changes to "MrBall?" Lol! 🤣😂🤣😂 Mr. Ballen is another one of my faves too! 🙂🙂🙂
Edit: corrected a word
@@bubzilla6137 👁👄👁
Joel is the goat❤ Happy weekend all 😋🥰💕
I hate weddings
Being a guest at a wedding is fun. Being in the wedding sucks lol
Ditto
Same 😂
Did y’all hear about the story that happened here in Australia a couple of weeks ago?
A bus of wedding guests who were going back to a hotel after the wedding overturned and of the 35 people 10 were killed and the rest injured
I live near where it happened, it was terrible 😢
@@rachelmartyn4006 I can’t even imagine. The numbers are just crazy
I hope that the ones that are gone are ok now and the ones wounded are getting medical treatment
Oh my goodness that's awful. May they rest in peace.
That’s so sad😔
It's really sad and amazing how gullible some people are or too overly polite for their own good... luckily these stories end up OK in the end but they could have ended very badly!
Thanks for getting right into the stories...
I got married today, so this was perfect. ❤
Congrats!
You married the love of your life today AND YOUR ON HERE TODAY, NAH if you did then shame on you,,😭
Congratulations! I hope you guys have a long and happy life together ❤
@@helen7635 lol, I just listen to these as I go to sleep. We had a beautiful day, and I had the best sleep after. ✨
@@annie_xo thank you so much 💕
Working late nights . This is my go to. I even now listen on my days of while doing chours❤ love this channel definitely my peace
Round 2 for bed tonite! You are the best Joel!🤘🏻🔥🤘🏻
If I had a nickel for every volume of scary wedding stories I've heard I would have two nickels. Which isn't a lot but it's weird that it's happened twice
Just think how many aren't on Reddit!!!!
Fav doofenshmirtz line
Joel, you ROCK!!!!! 🤟❤🤘❤👍👍👍😁 Thank you for all you do for us ❤❤ Much love from Washington State ❤❤
Congrats on passing 1mil, you deserve it, love your content
The last story was very scary....sounded like pair of serial killers.....and why didn't she call the cops immediately.... could have been panic.....and shock....so glad you are ok.....
Just so much of that story is insane. She is very lucky to be alive
Sounds like trafficking to me
Because you're indoctrinated by the media that the police is bad.
Great stories!! Thank you 👾
My wedding was the first one I had ever been too!3,000 total!We had it at my bar Rolling Rock and Nachos and My friends were the musicians all night!
Thanks for the vid Joel, I hope you have a good night :)
Thank you, Joel. So much.
Scary stories..... thanks for sharing...
Love this creepy content before bed
Perfect Timing, thank you for the upload!❤❤❤
I just recently got engaged so this is perfect lol 💍 ❤️
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Considering we, the audience, have no idea who the people are telling their stories, I never understood why they find it necessary to explain they have changed the names. We would never know either way. Just seems weird lol
It’s extra insurance to prevent the person the narrator is talking about from pursuing legal action
Lol I never thought of that before but yeah, you're right 😂
Just in case someone they happen to know might be watching I assume.
Maybe that's *part* of the story!
Well this is perfect timing since I’m about to marry on the 1st 😂
Got you up on the BIG SCREEN!
2:28 Did she say 40 is old?? 😂 WTF is she 12
the woman who wrote the first story sounds like a pathetic, arrogant and snobbish Karen type tbh. In fact, the story sounds pretty fake....and if it is real, isn't nearly the "worst horror story of my life" that she seems to make it out to be. Ugh.
Yup, we are literally the walking dead now
Four and five are outstanding!
Damn! I have a bachelor party tomorrow and I’m a groomsmen…I hope the homie is all Gucci haha
What is it about weddings that bring all the weirdos out from the woodwork? And I'm not talking about the garden variety, "easy to deal with for wedding planners" weirdos either.
I LOVE YOU LET'S READ NARRATOR!!!!!
"And remember...comedians can't be cute"
Guess he's not familiar with Matt Rife and Taylor Tomlinson lol 😘
Matt Rife 🤤🤤🤤
@@melissajacobs5822 Yes girl, he is HOT 😍
Wooop wooop let's go 🔥🔥🔥
❤❤Thanks Joel
Perfect timing, my best friend got married today, gonna send this to her!
55:57 Love you UA-cam Joel!❤🤍💙
The last story was really really creepy.
Just got back from live painting at a wedding, perf
Ugh I love those so much!!!
I LIVE FOR THESE❤❤❤
Ladies honestly, your man wants to spend the rest of his life with you but don’t expect him to be as excited as you about all the planning, payments. He just wants to party and have that moment of seeing you walk down the aisle to him and exchange vows. That’s the special moment for a man, not the fluffy expensive stuff that is really just showing off. Why not have more money for a unbelievable honeymoon instead ❤
We eloped 19 years ago in August... To avoid the drama 😂
Thank you
You are amazing 😍
Happy weekend all!! Woohoo Let's Read!!! The story with "Jess" sounds like a made up fantasy story by someone who still wants to be with "Jess". Lol
That last one was terrifying, i bet she would've actually died if she stepped into that garage
I LOVE OCMD!!
Honestly, I'd kinda thought that the friend was gonna say he was going to marry Jess or something. That might have been scarier.
I work 12 hour over nights and I think I’ve ended up watching every vid 😂
Here’s a different take on the last story: have more compassion for your children. Obviously what she did wasn’t smart, and she acknowledges that. However, when you’re young and already struggling to navigate your way through life, constantly being told all the ways you’re disappointing your parents can be emotionally devastating. She was blinded by a need to lash out due to being hurt by her parents’ criticism. I’m glad her mom came through for her in the end though, hopefully this experience serves as a lesson learned for them and they are making efforts to learn how to communicate better.
Ready for bed 💤
Who else is listening to this while they off from work?👨🏾🔧
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@@GG-pv6fi 🙋🏾♂️
✋... But if I was at work I have my headphones and still listening
@@ashleybrown1666 lol!!!! no doubt😎😎
Yo yo yo… Joel.
I just woke up, stretching and sighed… my dog sighed as well, so I reached over for her. She wasn’t there.
Where's the rest of the story?? 😮
@@4UABBY no story, I suppose… but I think it might be my Dad. I just found out that I have cancer. I don’t know what to say as I am still processing it all.
That last chick dodged a bullet 😮
Hey Let's Read yesterday was my 28th birthday.
18 years ago we spent $12,000 on our wedding. We should have just eloped!!!
Yippee 😁
Nutt ❤
Butt 💜
the person on the first story sound like a brideszilla...
a Karenosaurus
F off whoever, ill marry the person who wants tacos and 80's music 🎶 And i don't even do the institution of marriage etc yada yada 😂
Can I get a like form the big man himself, @Let'sRead ?
Been away for awhile. Forgot how the timber of your voice gets me off 😜
I got married in my Moms living room by a preacher. Paid him 50 dollars.
That’s it.
I wore a black and white dress.
He wore jeans and a button up shirt.
Been married 36 years. 💜
There is no need to spend all that money. It’s a waste. My parents gave us some money.
I have never regretted it.
This pops up when tomorrow is my bridal shower 😂👰🏻
Story #7. There is one born every second. If you're going to elope, keep it local(Court house, justice of the peace), get a name, you know the usual stuff. That story was scary.😳
Let's read "Comedians can't be cute"
Me "Iliza Shlesinger" 🤔🤣🤷🏿♂️
Joel you inspire us. # buttersock cult
❤❤❤
We spent less then $200 for our wedding.
#4 Breaking and entering yeah that'll win souls to Christ! Sheesh!
My husband and I are Christians ourselves and are married without a ceremony. All that modern tradition stuff isn't even biblical! In the Bible the custom was to have the couple be separated for a year or so while the groom prepared thwir home and the bride waited in anticipation. Then when the bride least expected it the groom would show up often in the middle of the night and whisk her away to make love (which IMHO is super romantic!)...and then after it's party time and they celebrate their union. The white wedding dress was invented in the 1800s by Queen Victoria when she wore white for her wedding and before that women just wore their best dress they had on hand. Heck if queen Victoria wore plaid we'd all be shelling out big bucks for plaid wedding gowns!
Sorry for the ramble, just my 2cwnts....
I still think OP is leaning towards bigotry since there’s 0 proof it was the guy, but you’re correct with all you’ve said.
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🤘WICKED PISSAH!🤘
we eloped. never regretted it. weddings have gotten outrageous.