[L6RLnyfl]

Never heard of such a ridiculous thing. Is it all the rage out there in Cali, Oerdin?

-Arrian

[Bromikka]

Originally posted by Arrian
Never heard of such a ridiculous thing. Is it all the rage out there in Cali, Oerdin?

-Arrian Naw, just read about this.

[Anaerbguagree]

Originally posted by Oerdin
When I was a groom's man my job was 1) to make sure the bachelor party went well 2) to actually have my tux on during the wedding 3) Make sure the groom didn't get sloshed before the wedding.

Guys have it easy. YEah, I was just a bit stressed out about after the reception (I had to dance and stuff, and couldn't be drunk). In my brothers wedding I helped him put stuff up (he went cheap and did things himself). That is the only case where I tihnk the groomsmen did about the same ammount as bridesmaids.

JM

[Michael-jeckson2]

He didn't say bestman.

And I skipped out on the toast.

JM

[Wluwsdtn]

My GF doesn't want to have a wedding (wants to get married, but without the wedding part). I think her mother may make her have a wedding, though... I'm certainly fine either way

[rojettafoxx]

It was sort of officially no alcohol, due to some of the grooms family. Neither the bride nor the groom nor most of the family drank anything. Many of the freinds drank a little bit.. but you had to go to the clubhouse (it was at a golf course).

I had 4+, but that wasn't enough to still not behave proper during the reception (I hadn't had any at that time though) (bride had to ask me to get up to dance during the dance.. and I didn't give a toast... people who didn't know me would have thought me in bad form).

It was bad also the fact that I was drinking (and ended up drinkingi more then most).

JM

[Piemonedmow]

It's about damn time . The Fat Chick pandemic has gone too far, and the buck has been passed too many times. I think we should give a tax break to brides for this courageous move.

[robstamps]

Originally posted by Zkribbler
Bah! Just have a nude wedding. That way no one will grow out of their clothes. With a nude wedding, I would be even more inclined to set weight gain guidelines.

[icerrelmCam]

I don't get it. As long as bridesmaids still fit in their dresses, what does it matter? In theory the bride should look even better by comparison.

[ElectraDupu]

I think they are pretty sane. They just have reasonable expectations. Why can't the world see that?

[blohannaserri]

Exactly what BK said. That is so shallow I can't believe my eyes. I mean sure, but I mean come on, you're talking about your friends and your most important day, what the hell is the matter with you?!

[gtyruzzel]

The bridesmaid's contract is the latest American-style trend for brides. It follows the opening in Berkshire of the country's first bridal boot camp for women determined to shape up to fit into their dresses. I've never heard of this happening for real. Ever. Where to they get off calling it "American-style"? Or, for that matter, a "trend"??? It was a freaking JOKE that got publicized last May or so.

There's plenty that the USofA has to apologize for in this world, but we will not take the blame for Brits who don't get the joke and proceed to act like idiots!

[Chubrehege]

Originally posted by Jon Miller
It was sort of officially no alcohol, due to some of the grooms family. Neither the bride nor the groom nor most of the family drank anything. Many of the freinds drank a little bit.. but you had to go to the clubhouse (it was at a golf course).

I had 4+, but that wasn't enough to still not behave proper during the reception (I hadn't had any at that time though) (bride had to ask me to get up to dance during the dance.. and I didn't give a toast... people who didn't know me would have thought me in bad form).

It was bad also the fact that I was drinking (and ended up drinkingi more then most).

JM Man, you Americans can be so bleeding puritanical at times...

[Rugda]

Evidently not at your times then

[KernJetenue]

I work as a wedding planner, usually assisting in creating a classy atmosphere. I have not heard of bridesmaid contracts but I find it rather sickening. I agree that brides are crazy, but we shouldn't indulge that sort of behavior. Just because it is their "special day" doesn't mean they can treat their bridesmaids like crap. Besides, most sisters and friends don't really want to be bridesmaids and are only doing it as a favor for the bride, a contract would be a friendship ending insult.

Oh, and for the record, getting drunk at a friend's wedding is also pretty disturbing. At least take it to a club before you get sloshed.

[Enjknsua]

Besides, most sisters and friends don't really want to be bridesmaids and are only doing it as a favor for the bride, a contract would be a friendship ending insult.

Bingo. Most bridesmaids don't want all the hassel of it. Some of them are asked to do it just as a matter of courtesy anyway (for relatives). Asking them to sign a contract?! That just won't fly for most people.