Many brides choose their oldest or most trusted friend as their maid of honour.

But these shocking confessions prove that they are not always worthy of the title.

Women from around the world took to anonymous confessions website Whisper to tell their most outrageous tales of when they were asked to be maid-of-honour.

A number of users admitted to sleeping with the groom before the big day - while another said she had been intimate with all five groomsmen.

Another told how she had threatened to ruin her sister's big day by getting too drunk.

Scroll down to read a selection of the most toe-curling confessions...

Women from around the world took to anonymous confessions website Whisper to tell their most outrageous tales of when they were asked to be maid of honour. This woman admitted to sleeping with both the groom and the bride on separate occasions

This woman admitted her title should be changed to the 'maid of dishonour' after her antics

Another woman pretended she couldn't afford to be part of the day rather than admit the truth

One woman almost ruined her sister's big day by getting too drunk at the reception

One woman revealed the groom had previously told her that she was his dream girl

In an unlikely twist, this woman revealed how she and the bride had previously had a fling

This bride gave her husband permission to sleep with her maid of honour before the wedding

A woman slept with her best friend's boyfriend and will stand next to them as they tie the knot

This woman revealed she was very familiar with all five members of the groom's party

This woman was ready to take on her duties as maid of honour and godmother despite the pain

This woman's history with her friend's boyfriend is now coming into play at the wedding