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Chelsea
Expert July 2021

Annoyed with bridesmaid

Chelsea, on April 23, 2021 at 10:49 AM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 8
One of my oldest friends sense middle school. I bend over backwards for her for her wedding 2 years ago. I was a bridesmaid but her maid of honor sucked and didn’t plan or do anything. I stepped up and paid more of the shower and the bachelorette party was planned by me and her other bridesmaid had zero money so I got stuck paying for her and had a fight with her months after trying to get her to pay me back. Now it’s my time and she’s the only bridesmaid in my group that doesn’t have kids. All the girls got together months ago and talked about June 5th working for everyone for the Bach just nothing was set of what. We finally figure it out a month ago and she can’t come because she’s in another wedding now which is the matron of honor and they planned that brides shower the same day.... my shower is next week. She just texted me last night and asked what time my shower was and what time does it end.
It’s a shower, I have no idea we have the hall for the day?!? You should be involved with this it’s at 2. Like she has showed me she doesn’t care. I’m so understanding if you tell me what but she literally didn’t care about picking out a dress so she just ordered one that barely fits because she didn’t care to actually measure herself from azzazie. I kinda just flipped on her last night because I’m just tired of her saying she’s busy. Everyone is busy. You don’t think my other bridesmaid that has 4 kids all in sports and the breadwinner isn’t busy?!?!? Like she’s just selfish and horrible planning because now she’s not sure about the shower next week!

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Latest activity by Trinity, on April 23, 2021 at 4:06 PM
  • Grace
    Super February 2022
    Grace ·
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    This stinks. I really feel for you. Sorry I don't have better advice but it looks like you mostly needed to vent.
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  • Chelsea
    Expert July 2021
    Chelsea ·
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    I just don’t even know what to respond to her text. She’s thinks she did nothing wrong or said nothing wrong she’s like I just asked a question. 🤦🏼‍♀️ Like you asking this question shows you don’t care.
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    Look, you didn't have to plan all those things for her, you chose to do that. She doesn't have to do those things for you and it doesn't mean she's a bad friend or doesn't care about you. Vent here and be frustrated for a bit, but she hasn't actually done anything wrong. Pre-wedding parties are not required for anyone to attend or plan or pay for. She ordered a dress that she wanted - how it fits is none of your business. Just because she doesn't have kids doesn't mean she isn't busy. She will attend your shower or she wont, it's really not that big of a deal.

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  • Grace
    Super February 2022
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    Yikes!!! Are any of your other bridesmaids or other mutual friends people you can reach out to to help you get through to her how hurtful she is being? Even if they don't talk to her directly it might help to have someone who knows her talk through how you plan on responding.


    If not, my advice is to write down your thoughts before you try to talk to her so you aren't just reacting in outrage when she says another ridiculous thing. Also, phone calls or face-to-face are better than text since the depth of your emotions are hard to convey with just words. You might be more likely to blow up at her or cry in disappointment and frustration so that is the tradeoff. At least your other girls seem to really care and be there to support you, as much as they are able.
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  • Chelsea
    Expert July 2021
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    Thank you. Honestly you kinda calmed me down. Lol just going to write how I feel and just tell her I’m sorry for blowing up and that I’m disappointed just leave it at that.
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  • Grace
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    Glad it helped. Good luck!
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  • E
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    First: people who have kids don't have the monopoly on being busy.

    Second: you don't get to decide what constitutes being busy, or judge who is "busier".

    Third: you chose to do those things for her when you were her bridesmaid. If you planned to keep score, you probably should have told her as such.

    Fourth: it's perfectly reasonable for her to want an end time for your shower. Every time I have been a bridesmaid, I wanted an end time as well. "We have the hall all day" sounds like code for "I expect you to dedicate your entire day to my shower, so you better not expect to be able to plan anything else for that night."

    Sorry, I just don't jibe with this vent at all. You flipped at her because she told you she's busy? It sounds like you think her life should have stopped or should revolve around your wedding and its events.

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    Honestly, at this point if you feel that way, just kick her out of the wedding party. It's not a good idea to create more drama in the long run.

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