Gone are the days when women chomped at the bit to be a bridesmaid.
According to recent studies, more and more women are saying " I don't " to being a bridesmaid, with cost and time commitment being the main issues.
Barrie's News Delivered To Your Inbox
By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: Central Ontario Broadcasting, 431 Huronia Rd, Barrie, Ontario, CA, https://www.cobroadcasting.com. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact
Business Insider reports that wedding costs have increased by nearly 13% this year.
Many couples choose to have destination weddings, which adds massive costs to the event.
It's not just about money, but about time.
The time commitment is huge.
Between bridal showers, bachelorette parties, rehearsals, and the actual wedding, the time adds.
One TikToker, Stephanie Greenstreet, made a video explaining that it's okay to say no to being in a wedding party.
She also encourages brides to help their wedding party by giving them an idea of the financial commitment.
@steph_greenstreet Being a bridesmaid needs to be a genuine choice ‼️‼️#maidofhonor #bridesmaids #weddingtiktok #weddingprep ♬ original sound - Steph Greenstreet 🌻🏃🏽♀️✨
Feature image: by Juliano Goncalves from pexels
