{"id":707819,"date":"2026-06-01T13:10:29","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T13:10:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/707819\/"},"modified":"2026-06-01T13:10:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T13:10:29","slug":"bridesmaids-drop-out-of-the-wedding-after-accidentally-uncovering-brides-shocking-scam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/707819\/","title":{"rendered":"Bridesmaids Drop Out Of The Wedding After Accidentally Uncovering Bride\u2019s Shocking Scam"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Brides aren\u2019t always on their best behavior when wedding<\/a>planning. They might be stressed, overwhelmed, and hyperfocused on the tiniest of details. They might scrutinize the guest list for hours and have a meltdown over what songs to request from the DJ. So it\u2019s best for friends and family members to be understanding during this time.<\/p>\n

But some brides aren\u2019t just dealing with stress when prepping for their big day; some are finally showing their true colors. When one woman realized that a \u201cfriend\u201d had attempted to charge her double for her bridesmaid<\/a> dress, she knew it was time to drop out of the wedding and the friendship. Below, you\u2019ll find the full story that she shared<\/a> on Reddit.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Being a bridesmaid is typically seen as a huge honor<\/p>\n

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But this woman was shocked to find out that her \u201cfriend\u201d had attempted to scam her bridesmaids out of hundreds of dollars<\/p>\n

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ADVERTISEMENTReaders were appalled by the bride\u2019s behavior, and many wondered if the bridesmaids could take legal action against herLater, the author shared more details on the situation, along with an update on the drama<\/p>\n

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On average, being a bridesmaid costs about $1,800<\/p>\n

For many women, being asked to be a bridesmaid<\/a> is a huge honor. Typically, a bride will only ask her closest friends to participate in the most important day of her life, and by doing so, she\u2019s making it clear how much she loves and appreciates them.<\/p>\n

According to The Knot<\/a>, the average bride has a team of four bridesmaids by her side, and the vast majority of women will accept this responsibility. But not everyone is thrilled about it.<\/p>\n

Brides.com<\/a> notes that typical bridesmaid duties include supporting the bride, helping with pre-wedding events (such as planning the bachelorette party), attending the rehearsal dinner, preparing for photos, being the bride\u2019s \u201cbathroom buddy,\u201d and keeping the energy up at the wedding.<\/p>\n

Image credits: Milan\/Pexels (not the actual photo)<\/a><\/p>\n

It also usually entails purchasing and wearing a specific dress that the bride chose. Or, at the very least, a dress in a color assigned by the bride. Bridesmaids should enjoy the wedding, of course, but they should also make sure that the bride is having the best time. She\u2019s the VIP of the day.<\/p>\n

Being in the wedding party isn\u2019t all sunshine and roses, though. Aside from the fact that 78% of bridesmaids<\/a> hate the dresses that they\u2019ve been asked to wear for the ceremony, this role can be a huge financial burden.<\/p>\n

The Knot<\/a> reports that after a bridesmaid has paid for a bridal shower gift, the bachelorette party, the bridesmaid dress, a wedding gift, and her hair and makeup for the big day, she might have spent a whopping $1,800.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Brides must be transparent about how much the wedding will cost their wedding party<\/p>\n

Many women have even gone into debt to be able to be bridesmaids in friends\u2019 weddings. In fact, a 2019 study found that one-third<\/a> of people who had been in a wedding party in the past two years admitted that they went into debt for bridal-party related expenses.<\/p>\n

Given the fact that 90% of Americans<\/a> have some kind of debt already, it\u2019s likely becoming more and more unaffordable to participate in a friend\u2019s wedding. So you\u2019ll only want to accept the role of being a bridesmaid if it\u2019s for someone you truly love.<\/p>\n

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Meanwhile, the bride should understand what exactly her bridal party should and shouldn\u2019t pay for. Obviously, scamming them out of money is off limits.\u00a0<\/p>\n

But Brides.com<\/a> says that bridesmaids also shouldn\u2019t have to worry about paying for their own hair and makeup or their wedding flowers. Their day-of transportation should also be covered, along with snacks and meals on the wedding day.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

At the same time, brides should be transparent about how much everything is going to cost upfront. If anyone can\u2019t afford to attend the bachelorette party or to purchase a dress for the wedding, they might want to opt out of being involved at all.<\/p>\n

Simply attending a wedding can be pricey for many people, once you factor in travel, accommodation, and a gift. So even some of the bride\u2019s closest friends might prefer to skip the additional costs and just attend as guests.<\/p>\n

We would love to hear your thoughts on this situation in the comments below, pandas. Do you think that this bride got what was coming to her? Feel free to weigh in, and then you can find another Bored Panda article discussing similar wedding drama right here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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