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SnappyLove2015
VIP April 2015

Advice Needed - Bridesmaid Replacement

SnappyLove2015, on October 23, 2014 at 5:17 PM

Posted in Etiquette and Advice 28

Okay so this weekend I had a huge falling out with a friend/bridesmaid. And like many of you others I never saw it coming or could ever imagine it happening. There's a lot more detail to the drama but I won't go into that. I'm really here to ask your thoughts on How I go about asking my FSIL to be a...

Okay so this weekend I had a huge falling out with a friend/bridesmaid. And like many of you others I never saw it coming or could ever imagine it happening. There's a lot more detail to the drama but I won't go into that.

I'm really here to ask your thoughts on How I go about asking my FSIL to be a bridesmaid? She knows I already chose my bridesmaids and was okay with me not asking her initially. I have 2 sisters of my own, a best friend from college (11 years now) and the one best friend from high school who up till recently was a great friend. (things got wonky, dramatic and hate/hurtful this weekend). FH was okay with not asking his sister knowing that I had these 4 chosen since forever.

So enough of the back story. I want to ask his sister to be apart of my bridal party without offending her (like she's 2nd best/choice). What should I say/do? I really love the crap out of my FSIL and we get along wonderfully and want her apart of my bridesmaids

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  • Happy In Hawaii
    Master July 2015
    Happy In Hawaii ·
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    Snappy, I'm glad I could help. You know your girls best and how they'll feel. Mine unfortunately was a symmetry thing and also kind of a "well if I put this one in then I should include this one and this one" and I didn't want a ton of people. Plus it's far enough out that I don't think it really matters. I guess sometimes we don't have to go by the books and go with what works for us and makes everyone happy. It sounds like your FSIL will be excited too, let us know how it works out!

    And as far as what your bm did...man that really sucks!!! What a terrible friend! Are you even going to invite her as a guest anymore?

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  • Dani
    Super December 2014
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    @SnappyLove I say if you guys have a great relationship just go ahead and ask.

    I was in a wedding this month and the bride asked me to stand in for a BM who decided she couldn't handle it TWO WEEKS before the wedding. (it helped that the BM that dropped out and I were the same size) I didn't feel like 2nd choice, I felt like I was helping out a newer friend (we have only gotten to know each other well in the past year) in a time of need and her bridal party/family made me feel so welcome. It was a lot of fun. Hope she is thrilled and says yes!

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  • P
    Devoted May 2015
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    Take her to lunch

    Ask her in a cute way (either the same way you asked or others or a different way)

    I don't think she will be offend. If you included her in a bunch of stuff she won't. She would feel excluded if you ignore her. Good luck

    This happened to me, but Im not replacing .

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  • SnappyLove2015
    VIP April 2015
    SnappyLove2015 ·
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    Thanks ladies! I think I'm going to ask her. I found some cute letters on Pinterest.

    And no after the hurtful things she said to me out my character of a person I'm not going to invite her.

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  • M
    Savvy March 2015
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    Honestly, I had to do something similar.... I had one friend that became not so nice once she met the guy she's currently dating and didn't care what she said or who she said it to. So I obviously dropped her, no need for any additional drama.. (That and we are no longer friends.)

    But what I suggest and just be honest with her. Tell her you would love for her to be there! She wouldn't be upset if she sees how happy you are to have her join you on your big day!

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  • SnappyLove2015
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    @mrs littlenello - I'm sorry you had to deal with that crap too. Ugh girls! Lol. Thanks I'm talking with FH about to see what he thinks. If she'll be offended or thrilled.

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    Just Said Yes November 2019
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    Hey. How did this turn out? I am actually in the exact situation now.

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  • Lauren
    Just Said Yes June 2020
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    Me too! Did you get this figured out?
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