I know this is an old thread but this is exactly why I don't put anything on a reservation if it is suppose to be a surprise. If I am trying to surprise someone I will go to the hostess table by excusing myself to the bathroom as telling them about it and figuring out what can be done.
Exactly, this was a massive mistake by the groom-to-be.
What was the possible benefit of putting it on the reservation??
A free cake at some point????
C'mon!!!!
And this mistake was rewarded with a free fireworks cruise. (Which aren't cheap)
Sounds more than fair to me.
I wish I got free stuff when I screw up.