My mother insists that Aiden can stay with friends or at a motel! The reason? They want to visit with their dogs, and Aiden is severely allergic to dogs and cats. Dear Not a Hotel, Even if I were willing to entertain this idea (which I am not), the entire house would have to be cleaned after the dogs left, and even then there would be no guarantee that Aiden's allergies wouldn't be triggered. It's not a risk I'm willing to expose him to.
Eloping became the attractive option as we realized the stress and expense of a large wedding didn't align with our new priorities as parents.
A bridesmaid's role is to support the bride, minimize drama, and solve problems, but sometimes the bridesmaid may create issues instead of helping.
While some may see bridal parties as celebrations of love and friendship, others view them as elaborate and somewhat ridiculous traditions that need re-evaluation.
...one of the best decisions I ever made. We started as friends, graduated to husband and wife and it has served us as a solid foundation for the highs and lows of life.