Ask any bride, and she’ll tell you that being asked to be her bridesmaid is an enormous honour and privilege.

But, if you talk to the bridesmaids themselves, you’ll quickly discover that it can also be a serious pain in the backside. Not only are there questionable dress choices and expensive hen parties to contend with, but you’re also expected to perform any number of duties leading up to the big day (DIY table decorations, anyone?). And, while it’s fun to be part of the wedding party, there’s no denying that it can often feel like a big relief when the bride’s big day is finally over.

So we weren’t all that surprised by the results of a new study, which has confirmed that being a bridesmaid really is a full-time job (minus, y’know, the salary).

Bridesmaids, here’s how much you’d earn if you got paid for your time