😬 Did you enjoy being a bridesmaid?

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😬 Did you enjoy being a bridesmaid?

Dear 1-800-Bridesmaid,

I know a lot of people write into the hotline with juicy questions and stories, but mine is a little different. I'm not the always a bridesmaid friend; I'm the always a wedding guest, never a bridesmaid friend.

I went to six weddings last year, but I wasn't asked to be a bridesmaid in any of them. I'm not bitter about that. I just wasn't on that type of friendship level with those people. But finally, next year will be my year. My best friend just got engaged and asked me to be her bridesmaid! Her wedding is June 2025 so it’s far away.

I’m just really curious about what being a bridesmaid is like.

I've read a lot about how being a bridesmaid can be challenging. I know it costs a lot of money, and I'm aware of the potential for drama. However, from the outside looking in, it seems like a lot of fun.

I feel like going on a bachelorette party with a bunch of people would be a great time. I'm 27, and my friends don't vacation together. We live all over the place and are so busy. A weekend trip in honor of someone getting married, where we all wear matching outfits, get drunk, and act silly, seems amazing, honestly.

Also, the dresses aren't that bad, and getting glammed up together on the wedding day seems great.

But I know that from the outside looking in, everything always seems like rainbows and butterflies.

So, I'm just wondering if people reading this who have been bridesmaids enjoyed the experience.

Can they give me advice so I’m ready to be an awesome bridesmaid?👇

Thanks!

-Carrie

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This week, I shopped for new summer pajamas. I’m currently sleeping in a stained oversized t-shirt that needs to be retired. I wanted pajamas that were comfy and also cute. Plus, these picks are great for wedding season, for traveling guests or matching bridesmaids. All of these picks are from Macys and on-sale this weekend! I snagged these items during Macy’s sale this month -- they are running sales on basics like up to 50% off bras and underwear and up to 40% off women’s pajamas!

Short-Sleeve Notched-Collar Pajamas ($35.70)

I grabbed the polka-dot pattern. My fav summer style is to wear a pajama top tucked into jean shorts, with a bold belt, and tennis shoes.

Sweater Knit Loungewear ($47)

I wanted pajamas I could wear to run a quick errand or to walk around a hotel. These were perfect for that. I tossed a jean jacket over them and it became a pulled-together look.

Floral Pajamas ($34.99)

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Satin Pajamas ($27)

I don’t own any classic pajamas so I grabbed a pair to test them out. The satin fabric was breathable and I felt so stylish. Goodbye, stained t-shirt! I wore these to sleep for a week.

Ps. The sandals in the photo are from Macys and they are super comfy.

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