When you are part of a bridal party there are certain responsibilities that come with that role, not to say anything is fully traditional any more, but it is certainly about more than wearing the dress and walking down the aisle.
2007-07-01 07:19:18 · 15 answers · asked by kelly m 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Ask the bride and groom.
Just because there are "To Do Lists" for each member of the wedding party, which you can find at http://www.theknot.com , does not mean that that is what YOUR bride and groom are requiring of you.
2007-07-01 07:28:58 · answer #1 · answered by Terri 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be both, you should feel honored you were asked but I can see how it would become a bit irritating, because you're right, its not just about wearing a dress and walking down the aisle. But, I would just take the responsibilities with a smile because its "her" big day, and if you being in it makes it more enjoyable for her then you should be in it.
2007-07-01 07:24:26 · answer #2 · answered by Kelly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that you should only be in the bridal party if it is an honor.
If you're asked and based on whatever circumstances it seems like a nuisance (this can be because you aren't close to the bride, you can't afford it, you hate wearing dresses, whatever) then you should politely decline to be in the wedding party.
The bride doesn't want people there on her "special special day" because they feel obligated to, she wants them there because they want to be there to support her.
2007-07-01 09:51:25 · answer #3 · answered by Violet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nusance
2007-07-01 07:22:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you are not the bride or related to the bride, it's better to excuse yoursefl from being the bridal party. It gives you more problems than happiness.
2007-07-01 21:19:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I only did that for very close friends because it is expensive, and I just don't have that kind of money. Many of my friends have also turned it down for the same reason. The last wedding I was in cost over $500 .
2007-07-01 07:23:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Big, fat pain in the ***. Way beyond nuisance. Hideously ugly, ridiculously expensive dress...painfully uncomfortable dyed-to-match shoes...Bridezilla demands such as "all bridesmaids must grow their hair out so they can wear an updo at the wedding"...expensive showers, bachelorette parties, luncheons and "girls' days"...the list goes on and on. Royal pain in the ***.
2007-07-01 16:55:06 · answer #7 · answered by CantTellYouMyName 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it is a nuisance to you then say so before arrangements become too far advanced - to give the organisers time to find somebody else who will be thrilled with the opportunity to participate
2007-07-01 07:23:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Honorable nusance, but isn't everything that makes you change your regular agenda a bit of a nusance.
2007-07-01 07:22:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hail, full of grace; found in Luke. We call it the angelic salutation. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. The words of Elizabeth under the influence of the Holy Spirit to our Lady, also in the book of Luke. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Even the angel bowed to her, as she was filled with grace from God, so she is holy. She is also the mother of God, we accept that Jesus is God. (Another Catholic Tradition) Paul told us to pray for one another, the prayers of the righteous avails much. God is the God of the living, not the dead. Mary is alive and reigning as queen of heaven. John saw her there in the Apocalypse, crowned with 12 stars. You guys need to read your bible more if you are going to catch up with us Catholics. Pax Christi
2016-05-20 02:44:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋