Navigating the role of a bridesmaid can be a tricky endeavor. It often comes with significant costs, time commitments, and a whirlwind of emotions as the big day approaches. Recently, a Twitter user named Emily Johnson shared a rather shocking email from a bride who decided to remove her from the wedding party entirely.
Emily took to social media to express her disbelief. “Hey @JetBlue! I booked my round-trip flights for a wedding, and then I was asked to ‘step down’ from my ‘bridesmaid responsibilities’ and send my outfit back so another girl could wear it (Happy birthday to me!),” she tweeted. “I am laughing and crying and really need to skip this wedding. Help?”
She included the email that confirmed her removal from the wedding party. In it, the bride, Sarah, explained that Emily’s absence from the bachelorette party and her inability to attend the full wedding day—due to prior commitments in her graduate program—was the reason for her decision. The email took a turn when Sarah requested Emily to return her bridesmaid outfit, a jumpsuit.
“I know this is super awkward, but I might have someone else take your place,” the bride wrote. “Could you please send the jumpsuit back to me? I’ll Venmo you for the shipping and the jumpsuit cost—just let me know how much.” She wrapped up by assuring Emily that there were no hard feelings and that she looked forward to seeing her at the wedding.
As expected, the internet had a field day with this story. Some users sided with the bride, saying she had every right to ask for a change. Conversely, many others rallied behind Emily, expressing their disbelief at the situation.
Even JetBlue chimed in on the conversation, adding humor to the mix. It seems unlikely that Emily and Sarah will be sharing a vacation anytime soon. However, we hope she finds a way to use her travel miles for a fun getaway once her classes conclude (the jumpsuit might or might not be making the trip).
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In summary, an unfortunate email from a bride asking her bridesmaid to step down has created quite a stir online, leading to divided opinions and numerous reactions from the public.