It all came to a head last summer when Amanda’s wedding plans collapsed. She had originally booked a lavish garden venue for her big day.

But just two weeks before the wedding, the venue had to cancel due to unforeseen renovations. Amanda was devastated—or, more accurately, furious.

She ranted about betrayal and incompetence, and after a few days of sulking, she announced that she would “fix the problem” in her own way.

That “fix” ended up being my backyard.