A bridezilla has been the target of social media backlash after she forced her bridesmaids to sign a "contract" which contained 37 strict rules to follow before and during the wedding. Photo / 123rf
A "bridezilla" has been the target of a social media backlash after she forced her bridesmaids to sign a "contract" which contained 37 strict rules to follow before and during the wedding.
In a contract posted online, the bride demanded that her bridesmaids not gain more than 3kg before her wedding.
In it, she also demanded her friends present a doctor's note if they missed a dress fitting and they must not intentionally get pregnant before the wedding.
In the 37-list document, the British bride had requested complete control of her bridesmaids' appearances and spare time.
The friends had to agree to rules such as not wearing any extra accessories or jewellery other than a wedding or engagement ring and must have only black or dark brown hair.
There was a ban on fake DIY lashes and her friends had to hand over their "normal seven-day schedule" within five days of signing it.
They could not encourage her to change anything about the wedding or "speak negatively" about any guests, and they had to save more than £2000 ($3800) to pay for any bridal expenses.
The document was shared on Facebook by the bride herself, who said she had read a lot stories about having issues with bridesmaids.
4. I will wear only black or dark brown hair on the day of the wedding (highlights may be accepted with prior approval)
5. I cannot wear any lashes the day of the wedding unless professionally installed.
6. I have to attend the bridal shower and bachelorette party, fitting and rehearsals and wedding (only time this can be missed is death or jail, pregnancy over five months and some sickness with recent doctor's note).
7. I will take care of my skin, hair and nails from now until the wedding.
8. The bride will choose my make-up artist the day of the wedding.
9. I will agree to wear the dress the bride chooses regardless of my own opinions, style or colour.
16. I will not bring my kids to the wedding unless they are a part of the wedding party (no exceptions).
17. I will make sure I have an accountable babysitter the day of all events and I understand that no show for no babysitter will not be an acceptable excuse.
18. I will not make any advances towards males in the wedding party.
19. I will not date anyone in the wedding party that I wasn't dating before I signed this contract.
20. I will be happy and positive at all times during wedding and reception.
21. I will not grow sensitive and angry with the bride because I understand that she has a bossy attitude.
28. I understand that the bride does not want any suggestion and this agreement is on here twice, [in] two different ways because the bride wants it to be clear. Only suggestion allowed is a way to get her exact item at a cheaper price.
29. I will not drop out of the wedding party for any of the reasons listed above. If I do not like anything listed, I will not sign the contract and I will be replaced. I understand that if I do not agree to the above terms it will not ruin the bride and I's friendship. But if I sign and agree and later want to drop out, then it will ruin our friendship.
30. I understand that no friendship to the bride is bigger than anyone in her wedding party and everyone will be treated equally.
31. I understand that I may have to do physical activity at the reception and this requires practices provided by the bride.
32. No coloured contact lenses allowed.
33. No black drawn-on eyebrows or thick drawn-on (matter of fact, revert back to make-up law above).