I don't know bridesmaid protocol so I thought I'd come ask the wonderful people in GCland.

I was supposed to be a bridesmaid in my best friend's wedding (which is in a year). We've been best friends since we were 15, so I was a little taken aback that she didn't ask me to be a bridesmaid. She eventually told me that she didn't because she assumed I wasn't coming because I'd still be in school. When I told her of course I'd come home for the wedding, she said she'd love to have me as a bridesmaid and she immediately told all about the dress she'd picked out for me. Well, that was maybe 6 months ago and she recently told me that she had too many bridesmaids so she wanted me to be the person who makes sure everyone signs the guestbook and gets seated in time. I'm not really mad about it; it's her big day, I want it to go the way she wants it to go. But I do feel a little funny about being "demoted." I guess the question is, is there etiquette on un-asking people out of your wedding party? I don't know to consider it rude or not, especially since it's a year away it's not like I've spent money on it. Even if I find out that it is, I still wouldn't be mad, I'm just wondering. Plus, this might spark some interesting stories so get to tellin'!