Bridezilla forces friends to ‘audition’ for role as bridesmaid ahead of wedding

A bride-to-be has been slammed after ordering her closest friends to complete a ‘Bridesmaid Rules and Request’ form for a chance to be considered for a role in her wedding

When it comes to planning a wedding, most brides draw up an action plan to make sure their special day goes off without a hitch. But one woman has put her closest friendships at risk after taking things a little too far.

The bride-to-be has been slammed after ordering her friends to “apply” for a role as a bridesmaid for her wedding day. As part of their application, they must agree to adhere to her eight strict rules including a “zero drama policy”. She sent each of her closest friends a “Bridesmaid Rules and Request” form, which reads: “If you are reading this, chances are the bride has not chosen her team of special gal pals for the big day yet.

“Please read through each rule carefully and apply them to your abilities. Is this something you want to do? Is this something you are able to do?

“It is very important that the bride has the most committed gals by her side on the big day to make the occasion as special as possible.”

When signing off the letter, she asked them to respond with “ME!” if they wanted to be considered for the role.

However, she made it clear that just because they apply, doesn’t mean they’ll get the job.

The eight rules:

1. You’re not just a bridesmaid. You are an emotional support person and straight up back haver.
2. Ultimate decision on the dress and attire is made by the bride. Cost division can be discussed.
3. Eat before the wedding and remember to take care of yourself.
4. You have to assist in any bridal catastrophes for the whole night. (Let’s hope there are none).
5. Speeches / toasts are greatly appreciated but not requested. (Unless you’re the maid of honour).
6. Zero drama policy. We are now a sisterhood, not a group of competitors. You do not have to like the other bridesmaids but tolerating is a must. If you discover you cannot do this, please discuss it with the bride ASAP.
7. Attend most pre-wedding activities or try! If you cannot attend them all that is okay! Commitment to the role can be shown in many other ways.
8. Help organise and plan different activities such as bridal showers, bachelorette, etc. (This includes helping set up and take down wedding decorations).

The bride was so proud of her brainchild she has taken to social media to share the “novel idea” with others.

She wrote: “This is what I’m sending out to a bunch of girls I am close with. Figured some of you gals might want to use it or steal the idea and personalise it.

“Basically it’s the same idea as the ‘sign up’ or application sheet. I plan to only have three bridesmaids and I want to make sure they are 100 per cent committed to the tasks I need them to do or need help with.

“It’s not just a free for all to dress up and get drunk. I think these are some pretty basic requests. Feel free to use as you wish.”

Her rules and requests have been shared on Reddit and have received more than 600 comments from concerned users.

While most people agreed her requests were “quite reasonable”, others questioned what type of person would sign themselves up for what could be months of grunt work.

One user said: ” It makes me wonder how many people she sent this to. The way she is going about it is just so rude and tacky.”

Another user added: “I’d be a little put off that she thought she needed to say to me ‘no drama’.”

A third user said: “Her expectations aren’t that bad but who is this person who thinks people are going to fall over themselves to be in the bridal party?”

One more user said: “I’m not ‘applying’ or auditioning to be nobody’s bridesmaid.”

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