Here’s How to Be a Considerate Bride to Your Bridesmaids
glamour.comThis story is part of our cover series , in which we explore the role's often-absurd demands, astronomical expenses, copious amounts of unpaid labor, and ways to change the tradition that benefits everybody involved.
Read all our stories .In the beginning there were bridesmaids. They were there, like it or not, when Jacob wed two brides in Genesis 29. (At this point in history, bridesmaids were servants who had little choice in the matter.) They were there in ancient Rome, all dressed up for the esteemed honor of serving as for the bride should evil spirits and rivals—or worse, old flames—attempt to crash the party.
They were there in feudal China to guard the bride’s door from intruders when was common practice. And they were there in , too, to soothe her wedding day nerves with a steady drip of plum buns soaked in spiced ale.
So what if your father refused to provide a dowry because he doesn’t approve of your boyfriend? Your medieval bridal party might even step in and shower you with gifts to help you cover the bride price, dad be damned.In other words, being a bridesmaid has always been an ordeal.
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