Weddings are expensive events for the couple and the wedding party.

This woman was ecstatic to be a bridesmaid for her friend, but when she found out the cost of the dress, she backed out.

Now, her friend is so upset that she might get uninvited to the wedding.

Check out the full story to find out more.

AITA for refusing to be a bridesmaid in my friend’s wedding after she picked a dress I can’t afford?

I (27F) was asked to be a bridesmaid in my friend Jenna’s (28F) wedding.

I was genuinely excited and honored—until we started planning.

Jenna picked a very expensive bridesmaid dress.

It was over $450 before alterations, shoes, and accessories.

This woman couldn’t afford the bridesmaid dress.

I’m currently working a modest-paying job.

I have student loans, and I recently had an unexpected car repair.

I told Jenna early on that the dress was way out of my budget.

She offered some other options, but the bride said no.

I asked if there was any flexibility in the choice.

I even offered to pay in installments.

I also offered to help her find a similar, more affordable option.

She was polite at first, but firm: “This is the one I’ve always dreamed of.”

So, she backed out of being a bridesmaid.

The deadline to order came closer.

I made the tough decision to back out of being a bridesmaid.

I told her I’d still love to attend, help where I could, and support her, but I just couldn’t afford the cost without seriously hurting my finances.

The bride was upset.

She didn’t take it well.

She accused me of being a bad friend.

She said, “You must not value our friendship because money is more important than standing by my side.”

She fears she might not be welcome at the wedding.

A few of the other bridesmaids have now started icing me out.

One even said I should’ve just “put it on a credit card like everyone else.”

Now, I feel like I’ve lost a close friend, and I might not even be welcome at the wedding.

AITA for refusing to be a bridesmaid because of the cost?

The bride is pretty entitled to expect her bridesmaids to go in debt just to be at her wedding.

Let’s see what others have to say about this on Reddit.

This user shares their personal thoughts.

This person says the bride is being selfish.

A former bride speaks up.

She’s a classic bridezilla, says this person.

Finally, everyone thinks she’s a bad friend.

You shouldn’t have to go in debt to go to a friend’s wedding.

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