Alright, listen up, y’all. Gonna tell ya ’bout them bridesmaid things, you know, the girls standin’ up with the bride. It ain’t always pretty, let me tell ya.
Them Dresses, Oh Them Dresses!
First off, them dresses! Lord have mercy. Some brides, they got good taste, pick somethin’ nice, somethin’ you can maybe wear again. But then you got them others, the ones thinkin’ it’s their own personal dress-up doll party. I seen dresses that looked like somethin’ the cat dragged in, all frilly and poofy and the color of a sick chicken. And the price? Don’t even get me started! Some of them things cost more than my whole month’s groceries, and for what? To wear it once and then stuff it in the back of the closet, where it’ll sit till the moths get to it.
I heard tell of one gal, spent a whole paycheck on a dress she looked like a busted can of biscuits in. Said it was “revealing”, but not in a good way. More like “revealing” how much the bride didn’t care ’bout her friends feelin’ comfortable. Another one, she told me her dress was so tight she couldn’t hardly breathe, let alone eat a piece of weddin’ cake. That ain’t right, I tell ya.
- Dress disasters a plenty
- Money down the drain
- Uncomfortable as all get-out
The Money Pit
And it ain’t just the dress, no sirree. There’s the shoes, the hair, the makeup. And then the showers, the bachelorette party, the weddin’ gift. It all adds up, faster than a greased pig at the county fair. I swear, some brides think their bridesmaids are made of money. They want this and that, and they don’t seem to care if you gotta choose between payin’ your light bill or buyin’ them fancy champagne flutes they just gotta have.
I knew a girl, sweet as pie, but she got roped into bein’ a bridesmaid for her cousin. That cousin, bless her heart, but she was high-maintenance. Wanted a destination bachelorette party, designer shoes for the weddin’, the whole shebang. This poor girl, she ended up workin’ overtime for months just to keep up. Said she felt like she was workin’ to pay for someone else’s party.
The Drama, Oh The Drama!
And then there’s the drama. Weddings, they bring out the crazy in folks, you know? You got the bridezilla, of course, stompin’ around and yellin’ at everyone. But then you got the other bridesmaids, too. Maybe one’s jealous ‘cause she ain’t the maid of honor. Maybe two of ‘em used to date the same fella. Maybe one just plain don’t like the other. Whatever it is, there’s always somethin’ brewin’. I’ve seen more catfights at weddings than I have at a barnyard full of feral cats.
One time, I heard ’bout this weddin’ where two bridesmaids got into it right there at the reception. Somethin’ ’bout one of ’em wearin’ shoes too similar to the bride’s. Can you believe that? Fightin’ over shoes! Another time, there was this bridesmaid who kept complainin’ ’bout everything – the flowers, the food, the music. Drove everyone crazy. Ended up the bride kicked her out of the weddin’ party right there in the middle of the reception. Now, that was a sight to see!
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Now, don’t get me wrong, bein’ a bridesmaid ain’t all bad. Sometimes it’s fun, you know? You get to dress up, dance, and celebrate with your friends. And it’s a real honor to stand up there with someone you care about on one of the biggest days of their life. But it ain’t always a picnic, that’s for sure. There’s a lot of work, a lot of money, and a whole lot of potential for drama. So, if you get asked to be a bridesmaid, just think long and hard ’bout it. Make sure you know what you’re gettin’ yourself into. And if you do decide to do it, well, just hold on tight and pray for the best. ‘Cause it’s gonna be a wild ride.
So, What’s a Gal to Do?
If you ask me, brides need to remember their bridesmaids are friends, not servants or wallets. Be considerate, ya hear? Pick dresses that are affordable and flatterin’ for different body types. Don’t go crazy with the demands and expectations. And for goodness sake, keep the drama to a minimum. Weddings should be about love and happiness, not stress and arguments.
And bridesmaids? Y’all gotta stand up for yourselves. If somethin’s too expensive or too uncomfortable or just plain crazy, speak up. Don’t let yourself get walked all over. It’s okay to say no. And remember, at the end of the day, it’s just one day. Don’t let it ruin your friendship or your bank account.
That’s all I gotta say ’bout that. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I gotta go make myself a cup of coffee. This talkin’s made me thirsty.
Tags: [Bridesmaids, Weddings, Wedding Drama, Bridesmaid Dresses, Wedding Expenses, Bridesmaid Confessions, Relationships, Friendship, Wedding Planning, Bridal Party]
