Funny Money Friday: Bridal Party Economy

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Is the rough economy putting a damper on your plans for a lavish wedding? Here's a novel way to make some money...sell a spot in your bridal party to the highest bidder! A story earlier this week revealed that a hair stylist in Virginia Beach had posted an ebay listing offering a spot to be a bridesmaid in her 2009 wedding:

"As weird as it sounds, I just think somebody might be interested," she said. "Somebody who's never been in a wedding and always wanted to, or somebody who does weddings and wants to help out."

Gray said she hopes the auction brings in enough to cover the $18 she paid in eBay fees, the cost of the winner's dress and shoes - and then some."

There are currently four bridesmaid opportunities for sale on eBay, with prices ranging from $5 to $5,000.

What's next? A seat at the bris? A can't-miss pallbearer opportunity?

Emily Davidson – Credit.com's financial expert and former TransUnion credit bureau insider. Emily writes about credit reports, credit cards, loans and personal finance as the CreditBloggers.com editor.