When my best friend asked me to be her maid of honor, I was flattered and financially horrified.
She lives in Texas, while I live in New York. The airfare and hotel would tip towards $500. Dollar signs flashed in front of my eyes as I calculated the cost of the bachelorette party, a bridal shower, gifts, the dress, accessories and bridesmaids kits. I started to have heart palpitations but pasted on a smile and sputtered out, “of course!” in a strangely high-pitched voice.