$2,835 bridesmaid

I am 32 years old. I have been in three friend's weddings, which is not a lot of bridesmaid dresses I've had to buy compare to some women. It's not that I don't have a lot of close female friends; most of them have spared me from having to be in their wedding, or they chose not to have a bridal party.

Payback.

My oldest friend in the world (we were born 12 days apart) is getting married this summer. I love her fiance, I am thrilled for her. I am excited to be part of her wedding and have no complaints. Honestly. Except that I am spending almost $3,000 for her big day. Let me explain:

Dress: $340
Bridal Shower gift: $75
Rental car to get to shower: $220 with gas and tolls
Flight to bachelorette party: $350 (although I did use miles)
Hotel and meals for bachelorette party: $500
Flight for wedding for two: $600 (again, hoping to use miles)
Hotel for wedding weekend: $500
Wedding gift: $250

Total: $2,825
Bi-weekly pay check: about the same amount.. UGH.