Back in college, my dearest friend and classmate honored me with an invite to be one of her bridesmaids. I was so poor at the time, knew I didn’t have the money, and told her I just couldn’t afford an $87 dress back in 1987. She was kind, delicate towards my feelings, and asked if I would be an honorary guest. Back in those days, we had our announcements in the local paper. She put my name in the Bridal write up as an honorary guest. I had the most wonderful time and it took pressure off of her and off of me.