The morning of Chloe’s wedding felt like something out of a fairytale. The bridal suite buzzed with excitement as we helped her get ready, smoothing out her gown and fixing each other’s hair. When she presented us with stunning lilac bridesmaid dresses, we were speechless – the delicate embroidery and luxurious fabric looked like they belonged on a runway.
No one asked about the price. We assumed, like most brides do, Chloe was gifting them to us. That’s why it hit like a ton of bricks when, right after the emotional ceremony, she casually asked for $1,200 each to cover the cost. The room went silent.
Jess was the first to speak up. “You never told us we’d have to pay for these.” Chloe shrugged it off, saying it was “just how things are done now.” But before the tension could escalate, karma arrived in the most unexpected way – a bakery delivery guy wheeling in a wedding cake the size of a small car.
Turns out, Chloe had accidentally ordered a 50-kilo cake instead of 5 kilos. The bill? Almost the exact amount she’d just demanded from her bridesmaids. The irony wasn’t lost on anyone.
In the end, Chloe’s dad stepped in to cover the cake disaster, and after some heartfelt conversations, she realized how unfair she’d been. We all laughed about the ridiculous cake, took silly photos with it, and danced the night away. The wedding wasn’t “perfect,” but it was real – and that mattered more.
