10 Problems EVERY Bridesmaid Will Have To Tackle - B&G Blog
10 Problems EVERY Bridesmaid Will Have To Tackle - B&G Blog
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Being asked to be a bridesmaid and standing next to your girl on her big day is the most amazing and unforgettable experience. Even though it's one of the greatest honours you can ever be presented with, it can be exhausting, stressful and expensive. It's not all champagne sipping and fancy dresses - being a bridesmaid comes with its downsides too. Allow us to elaborate further on some of the problems that you will face when you've been recruited to support your girl get wed.
Your Whatsapp notifications will hit the roof. Your evening will consist of babysitting her relatives. You will probably dislike the bride at some point. Your facial muscles will start to either spasm or ache - either way it's not a good outcome. The oh-so awkward posing for the wedding photos.
Having to wear the most unflattering dress ever seen by mankind. There's so much planning. 
Coming to terms with the bridesmaid hierarchy. Your blood pressure is going to be the same as your great grans. Unless its wedding related she's not interested. For the year leading up to her wedding the only topic of conversation which will spout between the two of you will be weddings. When you agreed to be her bridesmaid you pretty much signed your life away for the following year - be prepared for those 1am panic phone calls about dress alterations and the menu options. 
Yup, that's right your blood pressure is going to take a major hit. Why? Because weddings are stressful that's why. Every bridesmaid will be fighting like there's no tomorrow to prove she knows the bride best. It's probably best to stay out of the drama, we're all adults. Although you do have her mums phone number and have known her since she was 2 - just sayin'. Engagement party, hen party, wedding rehearsals... All of a sudden University was a breeze. There will be certain points where you will vow to never participate or attend another wedding again, and this will be one of them. Being forced to spend £200 on a dress that makes your boobs look squished, arms look flabby, and legs look just plain weird is not really ideal. The only positive thing is that it's going on eBay the second the big day is over, and it's nice knowing another victimised girl in your position is going to get a slightly better deal on this thing - every cloud. Why are we jumping in the air and blowing kisses? Now we're all holding the groom? What does this even represent? It might sound like a walk in the park but it becomes kinda' tricky showing excitement at all times. I mean sure, a napkin is a necessity but do we really need to spend hours oohing and ahhing at all of the different shades? This will probably be around the ninth revision of the table plan. We want to avoid any chance of a bridal breakdown therefore, it's your job to make sure that no stress reaches the bride. So, that means you're spending your evening looking after the Aunty who has had too many G&T's and ensuring Cousin Sam stays well away from the microphone.
It never ends. Ever. BUT, in the end it's all worth it. There's nothing more rewarding than seeing your best friend stood with a massive smile on her face marrying the guy she loves - and not to blow your own trumpet but she probably couldn't have done it without you. So, grab yourself a glass (or bottle) of wine and get celebrating.
