List of 12 strict rules for bridesmaids including ‘never be drunker than the bride’ and ‘don’t complain’ sparks heated debate online

THERE'S unreasonable requests - and then there's this.

A list of "12 rules every bridesmaid should live by" has been posted online, dividing thousands of brides-to-be.

The strict rules were shared on a wedding shaming Facebook group, with hundreds of social media users outraged by the demanding list.

"If you have to demand or tell your friends how to act, or how to be respectful, should they really be your bridesmaids... or even your friends?" The post was captioned.

"1. You're not just a bridesmaid," the first point read.

"You're a therapist, personal shopper, secretary and straight up back-haver.

"2. Don't complain about your bridesmaid dress unless the bride has complained about it first.

"3. Y'all need to eat before the wedding. There's an open bar ahead of you."

The list also went onto explain that a bridesmaid should "not be drunker than the bride" and should dance with "the least attractive, single groomsman at least once".

"4. You are on lipstick patrol for the bride ALL NIGHT," the list continued.

"5. If a chatty uncle is talking the bride's ear off, step in and take one for the team.

"6. Nothing good can come from bringing up an ex during a wedding speech.

"7. If you're in the bathroom at the reception, check the stalls before you say ANYTHING about ANYONE.

"8. At no point should you be drunker than the bride.

"9. Dance with the least attractive, single groomsman at least once.

"10. Your problems do not exist on the wedding day. No whining allowed.

"11. Hooking up with that cute cousin? Totally fine. Check with the bride before you hook up with the cute brother.

"12. If the dance floor is empty, you know what to do."

While many social media users were appalled at the demands, others agreed some of the points were "common sense".

One said: "I hate it... you're a bridesmaid, not a secret service agent. Chill out."

However, one person commented: "Sorry, a lot of these seem like common sense if the bride is a really good/best friend" while one said: "Numbers 2, 6 and 7 are common sense.

"Number 3 is really smart. The rest are garbage, especially number 1."

Earlier this week, we told you about the bride who claimed a refund for the wedding flowers that never arrived – only to be caught holding the bouquet on Facebook.

We also revealed heartbroken bride was told to disinvite her own dad from her wedding, as ‘monster’ mum-in-law claims his ‘disfigurement’ will traumatise guests.

And we told you about the raging bridezilla who blasted her mum for buying a ‘funeral’ dress to wear to her wedding.