So your friends are getting married, and they’ve asked you to stand up at their wedding. . . in some ways, this can be a rite of passage for many grown-ups. It can feel like an honor. But it can also be a lot to take on, too. What are the actual expectations of a wedding attendant (i.e. bridesmaid, groomsman, MOH, or best man)?  Lizzie Post from the Emily Post Institute returns to the podcast to teach Molly and Matt about the roles and responsibilities of a wedding party: Who’s included, what to budget for, and which events you actually need to attend.    Cited Sources:  “21 Surprising Historical Duties of the Wedding Party” - Mental Floss “Couples Spend an Average of $33,391 on Weddings, Incorporating Cultural, Religious and Personalized Elements, According to The Knot 2017 Real Weddings Study” The Knot World Wide Do you have grown-up stuff that you want to figure out and learn more about? Send us an email or voice memo with your ideas and questions to [email protected] You may hear your question on an upcoming episode!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.