June will soon be coming. It’s the month that couples are waiting for to walk the aisle and say their vows. Even printing companies are getting ready in advertising their best offset color printing services to cater to the invitations’ needs.

Everybody seems to be excited about it. Well, I’m not. For the 20 plus years of my existence, I’ve also worn 20 plus different bridesmaid dresses. I’ve been to all types of weddings. Name it, from simple, traditional, themed, so-so to extravagant.

I can understand that the brides don’t want to be upstaged on that big day. But you don’t have to be obvious. Although not all the bridesmaid gowns that were given to me contributed to that conclusion. Some of those gowns made me repulse the idea of being a bridesmaid ever again.

The most beautiful gown that I wore was given by my best friend. It was also the most beautiful wedding I’ve ever been to. Even though the preparation for that day was tasking for everyone involved, it was worth it.

I prepared the video presentation of the couple. My friend requested a song that was so hard to find. The venue for the wedding was far from my place. But I was so excited. I was looking forward into fitting in that beautiful gown.

It was a simple wedding, yet it was also very emotionally touching. My friend made sure that everybody will relieve the moment. All the bridesmaids went home with treasured memories and a pretty gown in tow.

Sometimes when somebody asks me to be a bridesmaid, I couldn’t help but count how many of my friends are still waiting for the coming Junes. I’ve sold most of the gowns or given them away. There is only one that is in my possession. It won’t fit me now but I still have the gown from my best friend’s wedding.



Walking the aisle is still far from my mind. But when I finally got the courage to do it with the right person by my side, there is one thing that I will not forget. I will make sure that my bridesmaids will enjoy the moment as much as I do. I’d like them to remember the moment when they have worn the gowns that made them shine.


- Maureen Pelayo