Why Being A Bridesmaid Is Such An Honor

Being a bridesmaid is such an honor.

Look, I know how this goes. Being asked to be a bridesmaid is a huge, exciting thing. It’s like being picked for a team. It feels good. It feels right. At first. However, after the bridesmaid proposals are all said and done, reality can step in. Being a bridesmaid comes with expectations. It’s easy to overthink the role, and lose sight of what it really means.

Which is, being a bridesmaid is totally an honor.

Yes, it can be expensive. And, yes, for some weddings, it can be stressful. However, it’s a good thing, in general. You get to be involved and there for someone who means something to you. And, they trust you in this role. Everyone who is a bridesmaid should feel good about that. There is more to it, though. A lot more.

This post is going to share with you why being a bridesmaid is such an honor. It will go over all the wonderful reasons why you should be excited and feel amazing about being chosen for this role. The same logic applies to being a maid of honor, but for easy purposes, we’ll use the term “bridesmaid” in this post. The point is, being asked to be in a wedding party is a special thing. And this post will delve into exactly why.

Let’s get into it.

YOU GET TO SUPPORT SOMEONE MEANINGFUL TO YOU

Being a bridesmaid is such an honor because you get to support someone you care about.

It’s not every day that you’re given the opportunity to truly be there for your friends and family. At least, not for the good times. Yes, it’s easy to step in when your friend is going through a rough patch, but being a bridesmaid is different. It allows the bridesmaid to shine while things are going well. While your friend has something exciting going on in their life. While they are happy, yet still need support. It’s an honor to be able to step in and help when things are good.

BEING A BRIDESMAID MEANS SEEING THE “BEHIND THE SCENES”

Speaking from experience, bridesmaids see and hear it all.

I’m referring to the drama with the dress alterations. The intel on the pre-wedding arguments between the couple getting married. The meltdown that takes place thirty minutes before the ceremony (yes, I’ve seen this). Bridesmaids are in on the action, for better or for worse.

Why is this an honor?

Well, it proves that you’re in the inner circle. That you’re allowed to see the good and the bad. It’s not all peonies and preludes. There’s a lot that goes into the wedding, and bridesmaids have a front row seat to it all.

YOU’VE BEEN ASKED TO BE A BRIDESMAID BECAUSE SOMEONE LOVES YOU

Want to know the biggest honor of all? That someone loves you. So much so that they asked you to be a bridesmaid.

Yes, some bridesmaids are chosen because they are reliable. They can afford to be in a wedding. Some bridesmaids are chosen because they chose the bride to be in their wedding. There are lots of reasons to choose a bridesmaid, but there is one universal truth. Bridesmaids are chosen because they are loved by the bride. Without the love, they would not be in the wedding. Period.

BRIDESMAIDS LOOK GOOD AT TODAY’S WEDDINGS

Long gone are the days of ugly bridesmaid’s dresses. Today’s dresses are beautiful, and the bridesmaids are looking good.

These days, the goal is for wedding parties to look amazing at weddings. The full nine. I’m talking beautiful and fitted outfits. Flattering colors. Professional hair and makeup. Thoughtful footwear, and considerate jewelry. Today’s bridesmaids are not typically embarrassed by their outfits. If you are chosen to be a bridesmaid, you’ll shine. Promise.

BEING ASKED TO BE A BRIDESMAID MEANS THAT SOMEONE THINKS HIGHLY OF YOU

I mentioned earlier that there are lots of reasons someone will ask someone else to be a bridesmaid. Of course, love is underlying in that. However, bridesmaids are also asked because they are thought highly of, as people.

I go into bridesmaid expectations in this post, so I’ll get to the gist here. Being a bridesmaid is such an honor because you’re trusted to get involved and get things done. Chances are, you’re asked because you have a good attitude. Because you show up. And, you’ve proven yourself to have a strong relationship with the bride. All of this is honorable and should be pointed out.

NO ONE EVER FORGETS WHO WAS IN THEIR WEDDING

Being a bridesmaid is such an honor, because you’re involved in a very special and specific day for the couple who is getting married. They will remember a lot about their day, and they will never forget you.

The thing is, no one ever forgets who was in their wedding. Seriously. Even for those brides and bridesmaids who drift apart, who lose touch and no longer really know each other after years and years, the bride will still remember who her bridesmaids were. Brides choose bridesmaids based on present day information, but they also recognize that in the future they will look back at the past.

BEING A BRIDESMAID MEANS BEING INVITED TO THE PRE-WEDDING EVENTS

Being a bridesmaid is such an honor because it comes with extra invitations. Not just to the wedding, but to all the other events that come with the wedding.

For example, there’s the bridal shower. And the bachelorette party. Plus, the rehearsal dinner, and post wedding brunch. Let’s not forget events like shopping for dresses and getting together to plan how things will go. I know that in some cases, bridesmaids are the ones planning these events. This isn’t always the case though. What is always the case is that they are invited. Which is an honor.

BEING A BRIDESMAID MEANS BEING THERE FOR YOUR FRIEND, EVEN AFTER THE WEDDING

It’s pretty rare that someone stops being a bridesmaid and never talks to the bride again. In most cases, they will stay in each other’s lives forever.

Because of this, bridesmaids come with the honor of being there for their friend, even after the wedding ends. Being in someone’s wedding brings with it a special bond. You’ve gone through a big experience together. You’ve stood next to someone when they took vows, and you showed up for them. It’s a big thing. Because of this, you’ll always have a special place in their heart, and they will trust that will continue.

THOUGHTS ON WHY BEING A BRIDESMAID IS SUCH AN HONOR

Friends, being a bridesmaid is such an honor for so many reasons. It shows that someone loves you, and wants you included in their wedding. Being a bridesmaid means that you’ll get the chance to show up for your friend or family member in a new way, during a happy time. Yes, it can be a stressful (and expensive) position to be in, but it can be totally worth it for the right friend and the right wedding. It’s an honor, and you should feel good about the request and accepting it.