Tag: bridesmaids

Girl Talk: Being A Bridesmaid Drained My Bank Account

Megin and I first met as mid-level slaves to the fashion industry eight years ago. I recognized a kindred spirit the minute I caught her screaming harsh obscenities at her computer. We’ve been through boyfriend breakups, apartment break-ins, and career changes. So when she asked me to be a bridesmaid, I jumped at the chance […]

The Essential Fill-In-The-Blank Maid Of Honor Speech

Maid of honor speeches! Barf my face off, right?! It’s like, “Everyone, please welcome to the microphone this woman-shaped sweat blob in wobbly shoes and a champagne-colored dress that shows every outline of her Spanx bulge. Now: be funny and adorable, woman-shaped blob lady!” What a no-thanks nightmare! Instead of wasting a weekend writing a […]

I Guess Bridesmaids Showing Their Butts To The Camera Is A Thing Now?

Quirky bridesmaids photos are well-trodden ground. There’s the Charlie’s Angels pose. There’s posing in a circle around the camera. And now there’s … lifting up your dress and flashing your butt? RYOT.com collected half a dozen photos of bridesmaids and brides baring their booty on the big day. I wouldn’t quite call it a trend, […]

Hitched 2.0: Pros And Cons Of A Large Wedding Party

When I stand under the chuppah on my wedding day, I’ll have seven bridesmaids by my side, and my fiancé will have six groomsmen by his (plus my brother-in-law who, though officiating, will be the seventh for all intents and purposes). I never envisioned myself with a large wedding party. And, by some people’s standards, […]

Hitched: Please Don’t Have A Million People In Your Wedding Party

Please don’t have a million people in your wedding party. There, I said it. I know you are the most popular and lovable person who ever lived, and you don’t want to exclude anyone, not even your sixth cousin because your fifth cousin is totally going to throw a fit, but I think you will […]