There are so many emotions tied up in a trip to a bridal store.
Dread: oh please don't let the bride pick a dress for a) herself that you have to pretend to like and b) a bridesmaid dress that makes you look atrocious. Additionally there is always one (and only one) size 0 bridesmaid whom you desperately hope you never have to stand next to. And hope that her vote of dress doesn't really count because at size 0 she can wear a paper bag and look like a runway model. Then of course there is at least one larger girl (who may or may not be pregnant) for whom you have to find a dress that will be flattering- even if it makes you and everyone else look hideous. This is how I believe most terrible bridesmaid dress choices get made. However there still are bitchy women out there who desire to make their friends look bad on the big day (so as not to diminish the bride's beauty) and to ask them to pay for it (to add insult to injury)
Joy: There are several aspects to joy on this adventure (even if you try to fight it). When the bride picks the right dress, puts a veil on and holds a fake bouquet for the first time- even if you hate the groom, every women feels joy at seeing the happiness radiate from the bride.
Wistfullness: Whether you have been married before or not, wistfullness abides. You remember your own wedding day fondly or you dream of a future wedding day when your friends and family gather around to celebrate and share your joy. You dream of trying on the dress again and getting that feeling that is simultaneous butterflies and a sucker punch in your gut.
Fear: Now that dresses are chosen. Fear of looking like you are the "big bridesmaid" kicks in and the dieting and exercise regimen must commence. It could be the most hideous dress in the world but you know you will not add to the ugliness of it intentionally or unintentionally! So put down the doughnut and bust out the running shoes from now until the wedding day!
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