We've all heard the saying, “Weddings are expensive,” but what happens when the cost of attending a best friend's wedding becomes overwhelming? A recent post on Reddit went viral after a woman shared her shocking experience of being asked to spend over $1,000 just to be a bridesmaid in her best friend's wedding. This unexpected financial burden left her questioning her role in the wedding and, ultimately, her friendship. The unexpected price tag According to a report presented by people(dot)com, when the woman was asked to be one of the bridesmaids at her best friend Megan’s wedding, she was thrilled.
Their friendship had lasted for years, and being part of such a special moment seemed like an honour. But when Megan sent over an email with a detailed list of expenses, the excitement quickly faded. The breakdown Megan provided was surprising.
The woman would need to spend: $500 (₹41,500) on a specific dress from a boutique $300 (₹25,000) for hair and makeup (done by a stylist Megan had already booked) $150 (₹12,500) for a gift for the bride (the “minimum amount,” as Megan put it) $100 (₹8,300) for a deposit toward the bachelorette party at a luxury resort $50 (₹4,100) to cover “miscellaneous expenses” The woman, feeling overwhelmed, said, “I understand that weddings can be expensive, but charging people to be in your wedding, especially your best friend, feels wrong to me.” The struggle of financial reality As someone who was still paying off studen.
