US Former Bridesmaids-Bachelorette Party Experiences for HuffPost by Oct 6

For HuffPost, I’m looking for US-based former bridesmaids or bachelorette guests to share your experience navigating a bachelorette party (trip, multi-week event) that was too much for you and how you coped. Did you go anyway, have a hard conversation with the bride, or politely decline the invitation? Please email [email redacted] by EOD Oct 6 with initial comments.