Bachelorette Party Dilemma

If it's medical related, I probably personally would plan something so that she could attend as well. Or you could split it up and do something close earlier in the evening so that she could attend and then go an hour away for the night out in the city.

I think either way I would do whatever you want, even if it is a medical reason. It's really hard to get a group of friends together like that on one day. However, since you're planning for a Thursday, I would check with your other girls too and make sure most people can come. For me, if I couldn't get the next Friday off of work, I would decline as well.

Is your wedding on a Saturday? Can you have the party after the rehearsal dinner? That way you are more likely to have everyone in one area together. Thursday is inconvenient for out of the area people since they can’t all travel that early.

If you say your friend is a dramatic person then I would be inclined to say do what you want, because giving in to her low-key demands is probably just enabling.

I like the idea of splitting up the celebration. We are having my bachelorette party in Las Vegas. My sister lives in a neighboring city and has medical issues that wont allow her to celebrate with us all weekend long. I am going out a day early to spend with her before the rest arrive. Maybe you can do something similar. Start out locally, for your friend, before moving it to the city.