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The Duties of a Bridesmaid

July 12th, 2009 @ 10:00 am by Mrs. Gloss

I know we’ve all heard (or experienced) stories about brides demanding ridiculous things from their bridal entourage (aka bridetourage). I love my girls and want them to look and feel as amazing as I do when the big day rolls around. For dresses I chose about six or seven dresses from J.Crew and told them they could chose whatever style they liked. Of course they all ended up choosing the same dress :) (but I didn’t push it, I swear!). So when it came time for shoes, I left it up to them. I said I would like them to be yellow, to add a little POP to their ensembles.

Setting: MOH and I are having an internet shoe searching date. I suggest about 4 normal pairs and throw in the pair below (sent to me a few days prior by Glossy Gal K).

The Duties of a Bridesmaid :  wedding shoes Shoe  MOH proceeds to fall out of her chair laughing and comments that she thinks her grandmother has them. She then decides to send an email to the rest of the bridetourage with a link saying the following.

“Ok Ladies… I finally did it and took the plunge. I ordered my final choice for shoes this evening… Thanks to Glossy Gal K for discovering them!!! They’re running short on sizes so order fast if you want to get a pair like this, too!!!”

Glossy Gal K immediately responds : “Don’t you LOVEEEE them? I’m so excited that they’re perfect for the wedding, walking on water, and possibly running a marathon.”

———the next morning——

Enter email from Glossy Gal A: “I had already bought my shoes, and to be honest, I don’t like these at all. But if you really like them, and that’s what everyone else is getting, then I will buy them.”

Um, what?! You would pay $100 for lace-up, yellow, cork, platform, sneaker shoes and wear them for me? Awwwwww!

Obviously these are NOT the shoes the girls are wearing, but how dedicated/awesome is my bridetourage?

Have you ever had to wear something ridiculous for a wedding?

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Miss Bruschetta (message)  5,565 posts, Bee Keeper

LOL Gloss. Your girls are hilarious — and Glossy Gal A is so sweet!

 
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Miss Hot Sauce (message)  1,026 posts, Bumble bee

Aw, that is sweet. Your girls sound like mine…willing to do anything to make you happy. :)

 
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chelseamorning (message)  2,252 posts, Buzzing bee

Hahaha, great story!

 
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krissybee (message)  3,921 posts, Honey bee

hahaaha, what great girls!

 
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Curlysue (message)  1,703 posts, Bumble bee

That’s so sweet she would do that for you—but I’m sure she was about to die of a stroke. I have never been in a wedding where I had to wear anything bizarre. I’ve only been in two though so…..I guess I’m lucky!

 
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Charm bracelet (message)  1,935 posts, Buzzing bee

I was in my cousins wedding. Ok, it was back in the 90’s so maybe it was a trend, but I doubt it. She had us wear long and tight fighting mermaid dresses, made of a burgundy velvet. Then the bottom was just white tulle.

 
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Alisha

Awesome post. Ha. I almost died when I saw the picture before I read the text. I was like “noooooooooooo!” But it’s great to know your girls would wear even those for your wedding - shows you have a great group on your hands!

 
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Miss Mouse (message)  5,844 posts, Bee Keeper

Haha. Those are some pretty hideous shoes. Especially when paired with a J. Crew bridesmaid dress!

 
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Miss Cloud (message)  802 posts, Busy bee

thats too funny! i’m sure they will be VERY happy to know you dont really want cork to be a part of their outfits

 
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Miss Star (message)  2,057 posts, Buzzing bee

I’ve never had to wear anything heinous, but I think it’s so hilarious and sweet that your bridesmaid was willing to wear those!!

 
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Miss Labrador (message)  1,805 posts, Buzzing bee

This is TOO friggin’ funny! I would have died of laughter when I read that email. You have a great group of girls backing you!

 
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professorbee (message)  507 posts, Busy bee

Wow - I had absolutely no idea that someone would manufacture a yellow cork wedge sneaker! It’s like What Not To Wear exploded on those shoes!

 
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pvaulter718
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pvaulter718 (message)  2,116 posts, Buzzing bee

Wow. You have some great girls. I think mine would tell me to shove it. Although I couldn’t really blame them!

I’d say the worst outfit was the magenta one shoulder floor length dress. For a January wedding.

 
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Miss Argyle (message)  2,516 posts, Sugar bee

Too funny!

 
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Mrs. Quiche (message)  3,157 posts, Sugar bee

That is HILARIOUS! Yay for great girlfriend though, right?!

The oh-so-lovely bridemaid concoction for my oldest sisters wedding consisted of a lot of purple, lace & taffeta. Hotness.

 
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bridal girl

That was funny! lol… Couldn’t help myself but laugh… Luckily your girls are so sweet that they will even wear ridiculous outfits just to make you happy…

 
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Gerbera
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Gerbera (message)  4,481 posts, Honey bee

Hahaha! This story is so great!
I canNOT wait for your wedding! And of course….the teaser pics….hehe.

 
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Miss Gloss
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Miss Gloss (message)  1,222 posts, Bumble bee

@Charm bracelet: @Mrs. Quiche: So glad those days are over right?

 
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Firefighter_Prazs_Girl
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Firefighter_Prazs_Girl (message)  801 posts, Busy bee

Aww. That is super sweet. But I am sure she is really glad you are not making her wear them after all.

 
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Muffet
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Muffet (message)  106 posts, Blushing bee

That’s hilarious! What a faithful bunch of gals you have!

 
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Mrs. Gloss, Boston/Maine Age and Occupation: 24, Designer/soon-to-be Architect Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Systems Engineer Engagement Date: May 23, 2008 Wedding Date: August 2009 Venue: SS Katahdin/Lakeside Tent About Me: I don't like nickels or the skin that forms on pudding when it's in the fridge for too long. I couldn't live without Pantone markers, fountain soda (3/4 diet, ¼ regular Coke), run-on sentences, or ridiculously oversized sunglasses. I will try to DIY almost anything and am just OCD enough to make most of it work. I am truly excited about having all my family and friends together, becoming Mrs. Gloss, and having amazing photos to prove it!

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