A couple getting married is a joyous occasion but sometimes, over-the-top weddings can create problems for their bridesmaids and groomsmen, especially when the wedding plans are burdensome. When one of Ms Chen's closest friends of over a decade got engaged and asked her to be a bridesmaid for her wedding, she was thrilled to accept what she saw as a duty given to a trusted friend and "to uphold their bond". What she did not anticipate was that the role would consume much of her year and strain