How Much is Too Much to Ask of Bridesmaids?
You hear it all the time: bridesmaids complaining about being in a wedding. But is the bride really a bridezilla, or are the bridesmaids just whiners? And how much is too much for a bride to ask of her bridesmaids, anyhow? There are certain things that have long been part of being the job of being a bridesmaid. You are expected to buy the bridesmaid dress, no matter how much you hate it. A bridesmaid is also responsible for paying for her own hair and makeup for the wedding. Transportation is also on the bridesmaid, although the bride will often find a place that she can stay, such as a friend’s home. In addition, the bridesmaids will often chip in on a bridal shower, a bachelorette night, and of course a wedding present. With all of the cost and time that goes into being a bridesmaid, no wonder they complain so much! Some brides, though, may expect even more than the basics from their bridesmaids, and that is when trouble can really start to brew. It is important to remember that even