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Just Said Yes June 2019

Attending wedding the week before mine?

Sara, on March 25, 2019 at 10:56 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 8

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Long story but...

I got engaged January of 2018 and my friend got engaged a couple weeks after. I announced my wedding date as June 15th 2019 in JUNE of 2018 and she announced hers as JUNE 8th of 2019 in August 2018. I was very upset at the time but she is a life long friend of mine and our parents knew each other before we were born. She is actually a bridesmaid in my wedding and has asked me to be one in hers. I am wondering if it is a good idea to attend her wedding the week before mine. It is out of town so I would have to fly. Could anyone give advice on what the weekend before their wedding was like and what the stress levels were? I am really wanted to go but afraid something may come up that weekend that I would need to focus on.

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Latest activity by Danielle, on March 26, 2019 at 9:51 AM

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2d Bride · on March 25, 2019 at 11:01 PM
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Most stuff can be done well before the wedding. The exceptions are things that have to be done a day or two before--e.g., putting together fresh flowers if you are doing your own centerpieces or bouquets, getting your nails done, etc. A week before? There really is nothing you need to do then.
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Jeanelle · on March 25, 2019 at 11:27 PM
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You've got enough time to plan around it. Like the previous poster stated, unless you have some DIY tasks or errands to run, you should be okay! It totally adds stress but you might regret not going to your close friend's wedding.
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Fmv · on March 26, 2019 at 12:25 AM
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I would say soo much of your wedding stuff can be done weeks or months before your wedding.
I would say you cant miss her wedding. Especially since she is a bridesmaids in yours, your friends, and your parents are long time friends. I think you should attend and plan accordingly to have your wedding studd done before then
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Valerie · on March 26, 2019 at 6:38 AM
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I'm just under 3 weeks out right now and I can say, I have nothing left to do. I just have to pack for the wedding.
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Master January 2019
Cassidy · on March 26, 2019 at 7:10 AM
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The weekend before me wedding I was casually shopping for rehersal dinner shoes. Until i found out my DJ has died.
So while you probably won’t have anything/much to do and I think you should go if it’s feasible for you, life happens. Try to have a plan in place to deal with your own wedding related emergencies that weekend should they arise.
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Devoted June 2019
darcy · on March 26, 2019 at 7:45 AM
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Hi date twin!! I think you should be fine to go to your friends wedding. I was just thinking that 6/8 is the only weekend I don't have anything major planned! Actually I think we will be going into DC to have a family weekend (just my fiance and the kids) so we can spend some quality time before the insanity of the week begins.
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Kristin · on March 26, 2019 at 9:11 AM
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FH is in a wedding 6 hours away 2 weeks before our wedding and we are going. Although I had planned on being able to be home, work on any last minute details, and just relax for 10 seconds, I know it will be a fun weekend away. Who knows, maybe it'll even give you a few last minute ideas of what to expect on your day. I would say go, have a good time, and be there for your girl!
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Master June 2019
Danielle · on March 26, 2019 at 9:51 AM
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We are attending FH's cousin's wedding out of town the weekend before ours. It is totally doable. You should be in/at your good friend's wedding.
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