Weddings can change even the most rational person into a bridezilla. Unfortunately for these bridesmaids, their bride got a bit too controlling and laid down the law, giving them a 37-rule contract of do’s and don’t to follow in the lead up to the big day.
According to the Mirror UK, the bride demanded her bridesmaids may not alter their hair colour, gain more than 3kg or intentionally fall pregnant before the wedding.
Bridesmaids also required a doctor’s note to miss dress fittings or any bridal activities like the bachelorette party.
The bride even went so far as to ban her bridesmaids from wearing false eyelashes, ban colourful nails and glossy coloured lipstick.
Here are the rules in full:
– I will not try to convince the bride to change anything in her wedding.
– I will not talk negative about anyone in the wedding.
– I will wear only black or dark brown hair on the day of the wedding (highlights may be accepted with prior approval).
– I cannot wear any lashes the day of the wedding unless professionally installed.
– I have to attend the bridal shower and bachelorette party, fitting and rehearsals and wedding (only time this can be missed is death or jail, pregnancy over five months and some sickness with recent doctor’s note).
– I will take care of my skin, hair and nails from now until the wedding.
– The bride will choose my make-up artist the day of the wedding.
– I will agree to wear the dress the bride chooses regardless of my own opinions, style or colour.
– I will not wear any extra accessories, items of clothing or jewellery the day of the wedding except my wedding or engagement ring.
– I will not intentionally fall pregnant before the wedding. (Pregnancy under five months will not be excused from attending wedding events.)
– I will support the bride in everything she chooses.
– I will not consume more than seven units of alcohol during any event except the bachelorette party (there will be no limit).
– I will not bring a date to wedding or reception without bridal approval.
– I will not bring any outside people, except kids, to any meeting.
– I will not bring my kids to the wedding unless they are a part of the wedding party (no exceptions).
– I will make sure I have an accountable babysitter the day of all events and I understand that no show for no babysitter will not be an acceptable excuse.
– I will not make any advances towards males in the wedding party.
– I will not date anyone in the wedding party that I wasn’t dating before I signed this contract.
– I will be happy and positive at all times during wedding and reception.
– I will not grow sensitive and angry with the bride because I understand that she has a bossy attitude.
– I will not attempt to outdo the bride in any way.
– I will wear the hairstyle the bride chooses for the wedding day.
– I understand that I have to purchase my own dress and shoes and hairstyle for the wedding.
– I understand that the bachelorette party may be a destination getaway.
– I understand that I have to purchase a bachelorette party T-shirt and fund my own trip if it is away.
– I understand that the maid and matron of honour will need help funding some of the events.
– I understand that the bride does not want any suggestion and this agreement is on here twice, two different ways, because the bride wants it to be clear. Only suggestion allowed is a way to get her exact item at a cheaper price.
– I will not drop out of the wedding party for any of the reasons listed above. If I do not like anything listed, I will not sign the contract and I will be replaced. I understand that if I do not agree to the above terms it will not ruin the bride and I’s friendship. But if I sign and agree and later want to drop out, then it will ruin our friendship.
– I understand that no friendship to the bride is bigger than anyone in her wedding party and everyone will be treated equally.
– I understand that I may have to do physical activity at the reception and this requires practices provided by the bride.
– No coloured contact lenses allowed.
– No black drawn-on eyebrows or thick drawn-on (matter of fact, revert back to make-up law above).
– No glossy coloured lipstick allowed (the kind that looks very, very shiny and bright).
– No colourful nails the day of the wedding. Only colours allowed are American, French or Nudes.
– I will provide the bride with my normal seven-day schedule within five days of signing this contract.
– I will agree to save at least $50 (about R740) a month for expenses for the next 14 months.
Unfortunately for the bride, not all of her bridesmaids were on board with her expectations. Only six of the ten bridesmaids ended up agreeing and signing the contract.
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The world breathed a collective sigh of relief when the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve and brought 2020 to an end. As the old year ends…
Not even a global pandemic can stop love. It’s engagement season at the minute, and if it seems like your social media pages are inundated with engagement announcements, you’re not alone.
It’s a new year, and with it comes new trends in the wedding world. While classic styles will always reign supreme, those wanting to be a bit more unique and current should keep an eye on these trends.
Trend 1: personal details
2020 was a crazy year, one that truly highlighted the importance of family and love. We predict couples will want to emphasise their love by incorporating personal details into their engagement rings. There are so many ways you could do this, from using a family stone to having a secret message inscribed on the band.
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Trend 2: side stones
It’s not all about the centre stone. Since Megan Markle debuted her engagement ring, people have been in love with the three-stone engagement ring. For 2021, jewellers have already had requests for a more paired down style featuring two petite stones to flank the centre stone.
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Trend 3: Pretty in pastel
Coloured stones are always a popular choice for those wanting something different. While emerald is the most popular choice, jewellers predict pastel-hued diamonds and gemstones will be big in 2021. Pink and yellow diamonds are the more expensive option, but you could find great options with aquamarine, citrine or amethyst.
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Trend 4: Tradition with a twist
Classic styles like the round, oval and cushion cut are being given modern updates with unique metal choices and settings. For example, opting for a bezel setting is an unusual touch for a round ring, blending the old and the new.
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We live in a culture that values “experiences”. These are often promoted in the media, and by those selling them, as vital to enhancing our well-being. We all…
Brandon Devonshire (25) from Rome, Pennsylvania was told me may never walk again. Defying all odds, he walked across a room and got down on one knee to propose to his partner, Crickett LeVance (25).
In July of 2020, Devonshire suffered a terrible accident when he was crushed by a tree he had been cutting down, which ruptured his vertabrae and caused damage to his spinal cord.
His spine is now stabilised by two rods and eight screws, but he was left paralysed. Months after the accident, he began to regain movement and has been working with physiotherapists.
Throughout it all, girlfriend Crickett has been by his side supporting him. To thank her and show his love, he decided to propose.
Devonshire popped the question on August 11, 2020 in the personal training gym at a hospital. He walked across the room using a walking frame, and medical staff were on hand to help him kneel on a padded cushion and rest his upper body against a chair so that he could comfortably propose.
An unsuspecting Crickett enters the room and is shocked to see her partner kneeling with a ring box.
Watch the sweet moment here:
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Congratulations to the happy couple!
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Your wedding decor can make or break your overall theme. However, you don’t need to go bankrupt to make a statement. There are so many household items that…
After a whirlwind season unlike any we’ve ever seen before, The Bachelorette’s Tayshia Adams has given out her final rose and is engaged to contestant Zac Clark.
The two-part finale of The Bachelorette was, unsurprisingly, dramatic from beginning to end. It saw contestant Brendan leave by choice during his Fantasy suite date, Tayshia send fan-favourite Ivan home and the return of Ben, who was eliminated during Hometowns week.
Ultimately, Tayshia’s heart was clearly with frontrunner Zac. She sent Ben home during their final date because she knew she was going to pick Zac at the end.
The pair then became engaged during the finale episode in a tear-jerker of a scene. Zac proposed with a 3.25 carat Neil Lane ring. Of course, Tayshia accepted and the pair rode of into the sunset in a makeshift taxi.
“If you had told me in March that I’d be getting engaged at the end of the year, I would not have believed it for a second,” Adams told PEOPLE. “But I want to experience life with [Zac] by my side. He’s what I’ve always wanted.”
As if the season was not dramatic enough being filmed at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in America, it was made even more complicated when the original lead decided to leave the show a few weeks into filming.
Adams was the second Bachelorette to lead the season, after first pick Clare Crawley left the show with contestant Dale Moss two weeks into filming. The pair formed a fast connection from the minute filming began in June and became engaged during the show’s fourth episode, right before Adams came to replace Crawley as the lead. This is the first time in Bachelor history that a lead had to be replaced mid-season.
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