Three times a bridesmaid…

Tuesday, October 7, 2014 Permalink

Over recent months – with my school reunion looming – a LOT of old photographs have been shared. Fortunately I don’t mind a laugh so I haven’t been too worried. (Scary hairstyles aside!)

The timing also coincided with my brother and sister-in-law’s 25th wedding anniversary which means I’ve been reminded of ALL of my outings as a bridesmaid – firstly for my brother and sister-in-law and twice for school friends.

I should mention all of my bridesmaiding* took place back in the 1990s, which explains the dresses and perms!

Bridesmaid for my brother & SIL. Pictured with mum.

 

Bridesmaid in 1993

 

1996 Bridesmaid for my bestie

It’s an honour, I realise, to be asked. And each time I’ve been asked, I’ve been truly grateful. (Despite my friends’ penchant for pastels!) However, although I’m never gonna give whatzit in the movie 27 Dresses  a run for her money it occurred to me the old adage is true:

Three times a bridesmaid, never a bride…

wedding folklore

From weddinglore.com

Perhaps I jinxed myself. It’s a good thing I haven’t got my glory box waiting. 😉

Do you believe in wedding folklore? 
Ever been a bridesmaid? (Or Groomsman?)

PS. Pictures blurred to protect the people-who-are-not-me innocent!
PPS. No taffeta was harmed during the drafting of this post.

* Inventing new verbs.

Linking up with Trish from My Little Drummer Boys for Wordless Wednesday.

 

21 Comments
  • Trish MLDB
    October 8, 2014

    You looked lovely.
    I know some girls who have been bridesmaids a few times – usually the ones who could afford to pay for everything ;). I was a bridesmaid for my brother & sister in law and a friend once at a very hasty casual wedding that lasted a short time. There was no fancy dress for that one.

    • Debbish
      October 8, 2014

      I’m not much of a dress person (AT ALL) though I guess I used to be more so. My wedding invites peaked back in the 1990s obviously cos I’ve only been to a couple since then!

  • Amy @ Handbagmafia
    October 8, 2014

    I have been a BM 3 times! And a bride once 🙂 You perfected that BM grin 😉

    • Debbish
      October 8, 2014

      Oh, so you’ve skirted the wedding folklore by NOT falling prey to the 3 times rule. Hmmm… Maybe there’s hope for me yet! 😉

  • Toni @ Finding Myself Young
    October 8, 2014

    The first wedding I attended as an adult (older than 12) was my own wedding! I was freaking out cos I’d never even been a bridesmaid and I was super paranoid about the attention being on me. Now I’ve been divorced for a few years, so sometimes being the bride isn’t always good luck! Although I am happy I’m not with him, so many it is. I’ve been a bridesmaid once for my brother and sister in law.

    • Debbish
      October 8, 2014

      In my *vast* (?!) experiences of weddings, the lead-up is usually more enjoyable than the day itself which whizzes by!

  • minsmash
    October 8, 2014

    You look so beautiful in all those photographs Deb! I wish I had a smile like yours!! I have only been a bridesmaid once and that was for one of my sisters.

    • Debbish
      October 8, 2014

      Bizarrely Min I’ve actually become paranoid about my teeth being revolting of late and have mostly stopped smiling in pics. I’d get them whitened if I could afford it!!!

  • lisa1ee123
    October 8, 2014

    I’ve never been a bridesmaid, and only a bride once. You look lovely in all those photos, Deb. I remember the 90s perms, but yours were nothing like my horrible ones!

  • Tamara
    October 8, 2014

    Ha ha great photos. It is a amazing how weddings date.

  • Lee-Anne
    October 8, 2014

    You have a dazzling smile Deb and look stunning despite the perms. I’m not superstitious so forget the 3 bridesmaids rule – you haven’t jinxed anything! And glory boxes – do girls still acquire these?! 🙂

    • Debbish
      October 8, 2014

      Don’t know. I know I didn’t in the 1980s but recall them being mentioned. It’d be rare that someone hadn’t flatted before getting married now so they’d have their own stuff anyway. Surely?!

  • Pinky Poinker
    October 8, 2014

    How gorgeous you look and what a beautiful smile you have Deb! Never been a bridesmaid which has always been a bug bear of mine. There’s still plenty of time for you to get married if you want to. IF you want to x

    • Debbish
      October 8, 2014

      I hope you get to be a bridesmaid! It’s kinda fun but the stuff I remember the most is the lead up!

  • Annaleis from Teapots and Tractors
    October 8, 2014

    I don’t think your jinxed Deb at all. I love seeing old photos and how times have changed – do you think we will ever get to see the rise of the perm again?

    • Debbish
      October 8, 2014

      I asked a hairdresser that a while ago. She was from an expensive trendy place and I’m fairly sure she almost fainted. However… here in my new (regional Qld) hometown many places still do perms.

      I like the idea of longer hair with beach-hair (tousled) curls. Wonder if hairdressers can emulate that?!

  • Char
    October 9, 2014

    I can cope with the hair (I actually think it looks quite good) but those dresses!

    • Debbish
      October 9, 2014

      At the time (from memory) it was the colour (pastels) that I struggled with.

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