20 Tweets That Perfectly Sum Up The Reality Of Being A Bridesmaid | HuffPost Life

"Bridesmaid dresses are really the one night stands of clothing."

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Serving as a bridesmaid can be a great honor and testament to years of friendship. But as anyone who's been in a bridal party can attest, it's not always hunky dory.

Here are 20 tweets that sum up the struggle of being a bridesmaid, from the required public speaking to the not-so-flattering dresses.

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Fun Bridesmaids Photos

Kick up your heels.(01 of17)

(credit:<a href="http://delsolphotography.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Del Sol Photography" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="57043d2be4b0537661880d74" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://delsolphotography.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="18" data-vars-position-in-unit="18">Del Sol Photography</a>)

Stop and smell the roses.(02 of17)

(credit:<a href="http://chiemiphotography.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Chiemi Photography " data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="57043d2be4b0537661880d74" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://chiemiphotography.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="17" data-vars-position-in-unit="17">Chiemi Photography </a>)

Or hide behind those beautiful bouquets.(03 of17)

(credit:<a href="http://www.samanthaclarke.net/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Samantha Clarke Photography" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="57043d2be4b0537661880d74" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.samanthaclarke.net/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="16" data-vars-position-in-unit="16">Samantha Clarke Photography</a>)

Toss flower petals like confetti -- this is a party after all!(04 of17)

(credit:<a href="http://www.stephgrantphotography.com/blog/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Steph Grant Photography " data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="57043d2be4b0537661880d74" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.stephgrantphotography.com/blog/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="15" data-vars-position-in-unit="15">Steph Grant Photography </a>)

Just don't corrupt the flower girl with your wild and crazy antics.(05 of17)

(credit:<a href="http://www.linandjirsa.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Lin and Jirsa Photography " data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="57043d2be4b0537661880d74" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.linandjirsa.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="14" data-vars-position-in-unit="14">Lin and Jirsa Photography </a>)

Remind everyone how you know the bride in the first place.(06 of17)

(credit:<a href="http://www.vinceandcarla.com/george/index2.php" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="vinceandcarla.com " data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="57043d2be4b0537661880d74" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.vinceandcarla.com/george/index2.php" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="13" data-vars-position-in-unit="13">vinceandcarla.com </a>)

Create a tunnel for the bride's reception entrance.(07 of17)

(credit:<a href="http://michelleablephotography.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Michelle Able Photography " data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="57043d2be4b0537661880d74" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://michelleablephotography.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="11" data-vars-position-in-unit="11">Michelle Able Photography </a>| <a href="http://www.cottonweddings.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Cotton Weddings " data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="57043d2be4b0537661880d74" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.cottonweddings.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="12" data-vars-position-in-unit="12">Cotton Weddings </a>)

Raise a glass to the lady of the hour.(08 of17)

(credit:<a href="http://www.katiepritchardphoto.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Katie Pritchard " data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="57043d2be4b0537661880d74" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.katiepritchardphoto.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="10" data-vars-position-in-unit="10">Katie Pritchard </a>)

Grab your girls and run like the wind.(09 of17)

(credit:<a href="http://www.kandkphotography.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="K and K Photography" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="57043d2be4b0537661880d74" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.kandkphotography.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="9" data-vars-position-in-unit="9">K and K Photography</a>)

Get guests pumped about the big reveal.(10 of17)

(credit:<a href="http://www.authenticeye.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Authentic Eye Photography " data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="57043d2be4b0537661880d74" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.authenticeye.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="8" data-vars-position-in-unit="8">Authentic Eye Photography </a>)

Show how lacing up that corset is a three-woman job.(11 of17)

(credit:<a href="http://eternityphotos.com.au/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Eternity Photography" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="57043d2be4b0537661880d74" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://eternityphotos.com.au/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="7" data-vars-position-in-unit="7">Eternity Photography</a>)

Take cover under the veil.(12 of17)

(credit:<a href="http://www.michaelanthonyphotography.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Michael Anthony Photography " data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="57043d2be4b0537661880d74" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.michaelanthonyphotography.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="6" data-vars-position-in-unit="6">Michael Anthony Photography </a>)

Strike a powerful pose like the boss ladies you are.(13 of17)

(credit:<a href="http://michelleablephotography.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Michelle Able Photography " data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="57043d2be4b0537661880d74" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://michelleablephotography.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="4" data-vars-position-in-unit="4">Michelle Able Photography </a>| <a href="http://www.cottonweddings.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Cotton Weddings " data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="57043d2be4b0537661880d74" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.cottonweddings.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="5" data-vars-position-in-unit="5">Cotton Weddings </a>)

Contain your excitement? Not today!(14 of17)

(credit:<a href="http://www.robgreer.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Rob Greer Photography " data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="57043d2be4b0537661880d74" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.robgreer.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="3" data-vars-position-in-unit="3">Rob Greer Photography </a>)

Jump for joy.(15 of17)

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Shamelessly fawn over the bride.(16 of17)

(credit:<a href="http://www.robgreer.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Rob Greer Photography " data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="57043d2be4b0537661880d74" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.robgreer.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="1" data-vars-position-in-unit="1">Rob Greer Photography </a>)

Let sparks fly all night long.(17 of17)

(credit:<a href="http://www.bethanysmall.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Bethany Small " data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="57043d2be4b0537661880d74" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.bethanysmall.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="0" data-vars-position-in-unit="0">Bethany Small </a>)

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