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!
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…
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.
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.
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!
October 8, 2014
I have been a BM 3 times! And a bride once 🙂 You perfected that BM grin 😉
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! 😉
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.
October 8, 2014
In my *vast* (?!) experiences of weddings, the lead-up is usually more enjoyable than the day itself which whizzes by!
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.
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!!!
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!
October 8, 2014
Oops wrong account! This is me 🙂
October 8, 2014
Ah, don’t forget I’d probably spent all morning at the hairdresser!!!
October 8, 2014
Ha ha great photos. It is a amazing how weddings date.
October 8, 2014
Oh yes!
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?! 🙂
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?!
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
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!
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?
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?!
October 9, 2014
I can cope with the hair (I actually think it looks quite good) but those dresses!
October 9, 2014
At the time (from memory) it was the colour (pastels) that I struggled with.