Chloe’s wedding was supposed to be flawless. As her bridesmaids, we’d spent months helping her plan every detail, from the peony-covered arch to the crystal centerpieces. So when she handed us gorgeous lilac gowns on the big day, we didn’t think twice before slipping them on.
That is, until the reception.
With champagne glasses still clinking from the toasts, Chloe dropped the bomb: “By the way, the dresses are $1,200 each. Just Venmo me whenever!”
The shock was instant. Priya, usually the calmest of us, looked like she’d been slapped. “You never mentioned we’d have to pay for these,” she said. Chloe just smiled and said, “Well, duh. It’s tradition!”
But fate had other plans.
Just as the argument was heating up, two frazzled bakers rolled in a wedding cake so massive it barely fit through the door. Chloe’s face went white when she saw the invoice – she’d accidentally ordered a cake ten times the size she wanted, and the cost was nearly identical to what she’d just demanded from us.
The poetic justice was too perfect. After some tears and apologies, Chloe’s dad helped cover the cake, and we all agreed to let the dress issue go. The night ended with laughter, dancing, and way too much cake.
Moral of the story? Maybe don’t spring four-figure expenses on your friends… unless you’re ready for karma to serve you a giant slice of humble pie.
