( The Frisky ) -- Megin and I first met as mid-level slaves to the fashion industry eight years ago . I recognized a kindred spirit the minute I caught her screaming harsh obscenities at her computer . We 've been through boyfriend breakups , apartment break-ins , and career changes . So when she asked me to be a bridesmaid , I jumped at the chance to stand by her side and watch her start a new life with the man she loved . Of course , I wanted to support her in any way possible on her big day ; I just did n't realize how much it would cost me ! The Frisky : 15 lies we need to stop telling each other . The bachelorette party was my first indication of the financial obligation I agreed to . My plane ticket from New York to Miami : $ 400 . Hotel on South Beach : $ 300 . Dinner and drag show : $ 150 . Drinks at the bar : $ 200 . Bachelorette party in Miami : unfortunately , NOT priceless . In addition to the bachelorette party , I spent a total of $ 1,500 on a dress I will never wear again , a gift for the bridal shower her future mother-in-law hosted , a gift and food for the naughty-themed bridal shower we , the bridesmaids , hosted ( the maid of honor 's idea ) , my plane ticket to Tampa for the wedding , and my hotel room stay . The Frisky : 10 super top-secret celebrity weddings . As the numbers continued to add up , and my credit card statements kept increasing , I tried to keep it together , but all I could feel was resentment . She never acknowledged the cost , just smiled and expected me to participate . To tackle my mounting debt , I cut back on dinners out and replaced them with Ramen noodles . I had tried to get out of the bridal party spa treatments she booked , but the pregnant pause and the chilly `` umm ... okay , '' she gave me over the phone made me feel like a bad friend . I gave in , of course , which not only made me mad at her , but mad at myself ! The Frisky : My mom wants me to be skinny . I did my best to stay supportive , but as my animosity rose , I saw the sweet , small town girl from Podunk , Florida , as a flaming Bridezilla . Every time she mentioned the wedding , I cringed . I began to avoid her phone calls and disregard her emails . I contemplated having a heart-to-heart with her , but I just did n't see it going well . The day before the wedding , Bridezilla treated the bridesmaids to manicures and pedicures , and as her colors were black and white , she `` encouraged '' all of us to choose red for our nails . After she inspected my `` Leave It to Diva '' -colored toes , I mentioned I was thinking of doing a nude color on my hands . Everything turned to slow motion as her breath caught , her eyes widened , and her mouth squared to protest . Before she could say anything , I grabbed the red polish and thrust it at the manicurist . Her open mouth spread into a smile ... and she hugged me . The Frisky : I 'm not really sold on monogamy . In that moment I realized this was her Holy Grail , and I did n't want to ruin our friendship over money and nail polish . She asked me to share in her wedding ; it was an ode to how important I am to her . I sucked it up and saw everything from another point of view . I got to party in Miami , chill by the pool in Tampa , and be V.I.P . at all the wedding events . I had to admit it was fun . I put on my new attitude the next day . The wedding was beautiful and I made sure to look stunning in my $ 1,500 dress with the stiff , lampshade-like flair at the bottom that I will never wear again . I also made sure to drink $ 1,000 worth of champagne . And in the end I did n't mind cutting back and plunking down a few more bucks a month on my credit card , because I got to hold on to my good friend . The Frisky : 8 celebrity dudes describe their dream woman . TM & © 2010 TMV , Inc. | All Rights Reserved .
The one women bonded over work , apartments and boyfriends . So when one got engaged , she asked the other to be a bridesmaid . But plane fares , Bridezilla , dresses and other costs began to add up . Frisky says friend turned into hotels -- but she went along for eight years ago .