So this past weekend I was in yet another wedding... this one was number SEVEN for me. Yes, number 7. Everyone I tell this stat to says "you're only 20 more away from the movie!" I always laugh and think - if they only knew that that movie is the STORY OF MY LIFE... I can only hope that one day I'll too find my prince charming and live happily ever after like the main character does.
But all jokes and movie references aside - call me crazy - but I actually LIKE being a bridesmaid. There is a certain power you hold when you wear a bridesmaid dress and everyone looks to you to either get the party started, solve any crisis that arises and look perfect and calm while doing it. I think too that my bridesmaid experiences are all a testament to the type of friend I am... caring, loyal, a good listener and ALWAYS there. Plus, who doesn't love to get their hair and makeup done and look great? Even if the dress is ugly? I'm not complaining...
When I'm not being a bridesmaid, I'm often asked to be the personal attendant. This is a job I am going to say no to in the future as the last time I was a personal attendant (I've been one 3 times), I was asked/forced to drive all over a city I wasn't familiar with running errands the day of the wedding and then drag a cooler full of beer for the wedding party about 8 blocks... in heels... Then at the reception - the mother of the bride asked me to "stand guard" at the gift table while the rest of the party went on. Halfway through the wedding guess who got to take ALL of the presents out to the car (while still in her heels)? Yes. Me. Again - no more personal attendant duties unless I get to just look pretty and party. I would rather be a reader in that case.
Everyone always asks if I've ever worn a bridesmaid dress a second time and the truth is yes - but just one... and it was for Halloween. I was a 40's girl and the dress just happened to look as if it was from the 40's era. Otherwise, they're all tucked away nicely dry-cleaned in the back of my closet. They'll most likely stay there and remind me of the memories of the great times and friendships I've had.
So here's looking towards number 8... I figure there are only about 4 more friends who would deem me "bridesmaid worthy" for their weddings so I'll have to wait and see. In the meantime, I'm hoping I'll "trip and fall in love" too so that I can have all (20) of my closest friends stand with me on my day too... and in a dress they'll happily never wear again.
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