
Being a bridesmaid sounds glamorousācute dresses, fun parties, and celebrating love, right? Not so fast. Between group chats that never end and the pressure to be the perfect emotional support system, itās not always a fairytale. If youāve ever stood by a brideās side, you know the struggle is real. Here are ten things that make being a bridesmaid way more exhausting than it looks.
The Never-Ending Group Chat

At first, the bridesmaid group chat seems harmless. Then, it morphs into a 24/7 stream of messages about every little detail. If you miss a few hours, youāll be forced to scroll through hundreds of messages just to find out that the bride still hasnāt decided between blush pink and dusty rose.
The Price Tag Nobody Warns You About

No one really tells you how expensive it is to be a bridesmaid until itās too late. The dress alone can set you back a few hundred dollars, but thatās just the beginning. Thereās also the cost of alterations, shoes, accessories, and a bachelorette party that somehow turned into a three-day getaway.
The Brideās Unrealistic Expectations

Some brides are laid-back, but others? They expect their bridesmaids to be available at all times, ready to drop everything for last-minute planning meetings or wedding-related emergencies. Suddenly, your weekends are no longer your own because thereās a flower selection appointment you “just have to be at.”
The Dress Dilemma

Brides always insist that their bridesmaid dresses will be āso flatteringā and āsomething youāll totally wear again.ā Whether itās an awkward fit or a design that looks like it was pulled from a ā90s prom catalog, the dress is usually an expensive one-time wear.
The Bridal Shower Balancing Act

Planning a perfect bridal shower should be a fun way to celebrate the brideāuntil opinions start clashing. The maid of honor has one vision, and the mother of the bride has another. There’s no escaping the inevitable tension that comes with trying to organize an event where no one fully agrees on anything.
The Bachelorette Party Pressure

What should be a night of fun quickly turns into a financial and logistical nightmare. The bride might want a simple night out, or she could expect a multi-day trip to Vegas, Nashville, or a tropical resort. Then, thereās the added stress of planning activities. Even worse, someone backs out at the last minute.
The Emotional Support Role

A wedding is stressful, and as a bridesmaid, youāre automatically assigned the role of emotional support system. That means listening to the bride vent about every minor inconvenience. One wrong reaction, and you might find yourself in hot water for not being āsupportive enough.ā
The Hair And Makeup Struggles

There are two types of bridesāthose who let their bridesmaids do their own hair and makeup and those who insist on a uniform look, often requiring a professional stylist. If itās the latter, expect to pay for a hairstyle you didnāt choose and makeup that may or may not suit you.
The Wedding Day Marathon

On the big day, you’re up at dawn for hair and makeup; then it’s straight into pictures, ceremony prep, and helping the bride with whatever she needs. The ceremony itself feels like a brief pause in an otherwise exhausting day. Then, it’s back to more pictures and making sure you’re always available for last-minute errands.
The Post-Wedding Radio Silence

After months of being the brideās go-to person for everything, the wedding finally happens. Suddenly, sheās nowhere to be found. While you were once an essential part of the wedding process, now youāre just another guest who happens to have a matching dress hanging in their closet.
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