Participating in a friend's wedding generally means one of two things. First, it indicates that you are extremely well-organized. Secondly, it may suggest that the bride values your friendship so much and therefore couldn't imagine getting married without her closest friend by her side. Both of these explanations are incredibly flattering, regardless of how they relate to you and your situation. However, what happens if the bride goes too far, her expectations are not met, and, to be honest, yo…

Ever Though About Turning Down Being a Bridesmaid? It's More Common Than You Think

Some ladies begin fantasizing about their big day as early as their fifth birthday. Nearly two decades ago, they picked the venue, cake, flowers, music, and—most importantly—the dress. For certain girlie girls like me, it's like a fairy tale come to life. But what happens if someone—your sister-in-law, for example—tries to alter your wedding dress without your consent or knowledge? That's precisely what happened in the story below. Poor OP is engaged with what would be the perfect man. But just…

I understand the desire to have the perfect wedding, but at what expense? When someone prioritizes the event itself over the people in attendance, it is extremely troubling. Don't you think? The story below revolves around a bridesmaid who was unable to withstand the bride's insane demands and rage. OP did everything in her power to meet the bride's wants and preferences. Unfortunately, however, after being unable to attend one of the several wedding festivities due to a variety of personal rea…

My mom always warned me. When we find that one person we would like to spend the rest of our lives with, we should keep in mind that we are marrying not just him but his entire family as well. The bride-to-be in the story below appears to have missed the memo… If I'm being honest, I've never had the chance to read a story quite like this one. The story below is an account of a bride-to-be who is said to have found her dashing prince charming. True romance, however, is impossible without a scary…

Party girls unite

A wedding celebrates eternal love, the coming together of two individuals until the end of time. A wedding marks the end of every fairy tale. However, life isn't a fairy tale, and correct me if I'm wrong, but most of the time, things don't tend to work out exactly as planned. So, should we accept the blows as they come or raise our hands in defeat? I've heard countless stories of brides crying on their wedding day. I know girls, I agree, I thought NOTHING could ruin my wedding day… but then I s…

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Weddings, oh, weddings. The promise of love and commitment is undeniably one of the most exciting events in a person's life. And if you ask us, weddings aren't just a union of two individuals, but rather a merge of families, cultures, and traditions. The anticipation builds as the big day approaches, the air is filled with joy and celebration, the bridal shower approaches, then the bachelorette, and then finally, it's the big day. The morning of the wedding is probably the most nerve-wracking e…

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