How to Say No to Being a Bridesmaid—Or Yes With Conditions
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 so it benefits everybody involved.
Read all our stories .Maybe it’s because this culture provides so few opportunities to celebrate and cherish women. Maybe it’s because so many of us are taught to be polite instead of honest.
But it feels like it would be easier to say no to an actual marriage proposal than it would be to say no to a close friend’s request to be her bridesmaid.Society has embraced the idea that a bride is a temporary god who is to be served with humility and fear by a gang of uniformed henchwomen.
Sometimes this causes us to lose sight of this truth: As with any situation in which you are asked to make a large commitment of your time and resources, it is okay to say no to being a bridesmaid.
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