When you get married, you tend to choose your closest friends to be your bridesmaids. And while it is a pretty big deal, some brides have come up with the most bizarre requests for their troupe. For instance, one such bride refused to ask her bestie with “massive breasts” to be her bridesmaid, or when another bride told her pregnant bridesmaid to get an abortion so that her wedding goes “smoothly”.
As per a report in The Sun, a woman made her bridesmaids sign a contract with some very assertive rules when they agreed to be a part of the celebrations. There were 37 strange rules that they had to abide by as per the paperwork. She wrote in a Facebook post, “I gave out contracts and it explained my expectations from beginning to end.” Check it out:
The demand that caught most people’s attention was banning her friends from gaining more than 3 kgs before the wedding. Another rule stated that they had to get “pre-approval” to change their hair color. Here’s the complete list of rules:
- I will not try to convince the bride to change anything in her wedding
- I will not talk negatively about anyone at the wedding
- I will not gain more than 3kg between now and the wedding
- I will wear only black or dark brown hair on the day of the wedding (highlights may be accepted with prior approval)
- I cannot wear any lashes on the day of the wedding unless professionally installed
- I have to attend the bridal shower and bachelorette party, fitting and rehearsals, and wedding (the only time this can be missed is death or jail, pregnancy over five months, and some sickness with recent doctor’s note)
- I will take care of my skin, hair, and nails from now until the wedding
- The bride will choose my make-up artist on the day of the wedding
- I will agree to wear the dress the bride chooses regardless of my own opinions, style, or color
- I will not wear any extra accessories, items of clothing, or jewelry on the day of the wedding except for my wedding or engagement ring.
- I will not intentionally fall pregnant before the wedding. (Pregnancy under five months will not be excused from attending wedding events)
- I will support the bride in everything she chooses
- I will not consume more than seven units of alcohol during any even except the bachelorette party (there will be no limit)
- I will not bring a date to the wedding or reception without bridal approval
- I will not bring any outside people, except kids, to any meeting
- I will not bring my kids to the wedding unless they are a part of the wedding party (no exceptions)
- I will make sure I have an accountable babysitter the day of all events and I understand that no show for no babysitter will not be an acceptable excuse
- I will not make any advances towards males in the wedding party
- I will not date anyone at the wedding party that I wasn’t dating before I signed this contract
- I will be happy and positive at all times during the wedding and reception
- I will not grow sensitive and angry with the bride because I understand that she has a bossy attitude
- I will not attempt to outdo the bride in any way
- I will wear the hairstyle the bride chooses for the wedding day
- I understand that I have to purchase my own dress and shoes and hairstyle for the wedding
- I understand that the bachelorette party may be a destination getaway
- I understand that I have to purchase a bachelorette party T-shirt and fund my own trip if it is away
- I understand that the maid and matron of honor will need help funding some of the events. The wedding and reception are not included
- I understand that the bride does not want any suggestion and this agreement is on here twice, two different ways because the bride wants it to be clear. The only suggestion allowed is a way to get her exact item at a cheaper price.
- I will not drop out of the wedding party for any of the reasons listed above. If I do not like anything listed, I will not sign the contract and I will be replaced. I understand that I do not agree to the above terms it will not ruin the bride and I’s friendship. But if I sign and agree and later want to drop out, then it will ruin our friendship
- I understand that no friendship to the bride is bigger than anyone in her wedding party and everyone will be treated equally
- I understand that I may have to do physical activity at the reception and this requires practices provided by the bride
- No colored contact lenses allowed
- No black drawn-on eyebrows or thick drawn-on (a matter of fact, revert back to make-up law above)
- No glossy colored lipstick allowed (the kind that looks very, very shiny and bright)
- No colorful nails on the day of the wedding. Only colors allowed are American, French, or Nudes
- I will provide the bride with my normal seven-day scheduled within five days of signing this contract.
- I will agree to save at least $50 [£40] a month for expenses for the next 14 months
Only 6 out of the 10 bridesmaids agreed to sign the contract, while the others opted out.
What do you think? Was it a justified list or a wedding fail? Share your thoughts in the comments section.