Chinese actress Liu Yan (L2) was almost thrown into water when she was a bridesmaid at actor Bao Bei'er's wedding, sparking debates online. [ent.qq.com]

A woman recently regretted her decision to be a bridesmaid for her friend, claiming that she would not take part unless the couple sign a contract that rules out any teasing behavior to her at the wedding ceremony.

The woman surnamed Tian changed her mind due to the scandal where Chinese actress Liu Yan was almost thrown into water as a maid of honor during a marriage celebration.

Tian's proposed contract prohibits behaviors like physical contact from men, insulting requests and forced drinking.

When the bride,Wang, told her mother-in-law about the contract, the older woman "flew into a great rage," criticizing the bridesmaid as "unreasonable."

"She said that such wedding teasing is simply for atmosphere, and guests start such things showing their amiability to the family," Wang said. Her fiancée also thought the bridesmaid was "making a fuss" over the issue.

However, many online commenters support the woman. A large portion of them said that the custom of heckling bridesmaids should have long been discarded, and claimed that some men intentionally act indecently on such occasions.

"Ask sisters or female cousins of the bridegroom to be bridesmaids," some jokingly suggested.

"The bridesmaid is justified in making such a request. Guests should mind their manners in wedding celebrations," said Liu Qianding, an expert in folk culture.

Qiu Dan, a lawyer in marriage and family issues, pointed out that a contract like this won't effectively control potential insults, as the possible offenders are not the contracting parties.

(Source: Wuhan Evening News/Translated and edited by Women of China)

Editor: Eileen Cheng