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What I Learned in A Black Strapless Dress

No one had ever asked me to be a bridesmaid before and well, that seems like a sad testament to me at 30 years old that I don’t seem like bridesmaid material.  I was starting to wonder what kind of friend I am that I’ve never been included in someones big day. BUT all was not lost because this past weekend, I was a bridesmaid. And because I like to delight (bore) you with fascinating (lame) lessons that I learn when doing things other people don’t find that interesting, I give you what I learned as a bridesmaid: 1.  Strapless dresses don’t stay put.  I have never in my life worn something strapless before, but my bridesmaid dress was.  It was very pretty and I am grateful for the good taste of the bride, but I spent most of the night, along with the other bridesmaids, hiking it up.  Why does it look so natural in movies? 2.  If someone locks your keys in your car on a hot day with the bouquet inside an hour before the wedding when you and all the bridesmaids and bride are still 30 minutes away from the ceremony location….. eventually you will find a tow company who will feel sorry enough for you to come right away to unlock you. 3.  Next time you panic because your automatic car doesn’t seem to be shifting properly, check what gear you put it in.  L is apparently not the same as D. 4. Being a bridesmaid is expensive, time consuming, stressful, nerve-wracking…. and totally worth it.  Being a part of someones day is a great feeling.  The bride was beautiful and the…