01/18/2025
I PAID FOR MY FRIEND'S BACHELORETTE PARTY, BUT THE OTHER BRIDESMAIDS NEVER PAID ME BACK — I TAUGHT THEM A PERFECT LESSON.
As Kate's maid of honor, I was all about making her bachelorette party epic. We settled on this awesome beachside resort weekend. It was gonna cost $2,500 total, so about $312 each since there were seven bridesmaids and me. Everyone was on board, so I paid upfront, trusting the other bridesmaids would pay me back.
A couple of weeks before the trip, I sent out a friendly reminder about the money. But the replies? Some said they needed more time, others promised they'd pay soon. But as the date got closer, it hit me that a few of them weren't planning to pay at all.
I felt totally betrayed, but I wasn't gonna let them get away with it. So, here's what I did.
On the day of the trip, I sent a text in our group chat, saying how excited I was for the event. I got to the resort early, checked in, and set up all the decorations and treats. Then, I pulled the staff aside and shared my plan.
When the bridesmaids showed up, they were stunned to hear the news: I'd upgraded our event! I booked a surprise private yacht trip for the first night, a fancy dinner for the next day, and a sunset beach party to wrap it all up. But here's the kicker: I made ⬇️