Skip to main content

Post content has been hidden

To unblock this content, please click here

M
Just Said Yes October 2014

Bride expects me to attend her pre-wedding events...

Molly, on March 7, 2020 at 5:04 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 7

Because she attended mine.

One of my friends is getting married in a couple months. Most of my weekends are spent working. She is having a destination bachelorette party and I RSVPd no to the general evite. I got a text from her saying she was disappointed I didn't feel the need to let her know personally and give a reason why especially since she attended all of my events. I told her I didn't think it was a big deal and thought responding to the main evite was enough.


She has a bridal shower coming up. It's over 3 hours away from me and is a 3 hour event. It's on a Saturday which means I'll be working. After her last response, I feel pressure to attend which means trying to get off of work and being on the road longer than at the actual event. What should I do? TIA


Other useful info: I am planning on attending the wedding and have sent my RSVP for that. When she says "especially since she attended my events"--all of my events took my out of town guests into consideration and were planned for a couple days before the wedding to make it easier for them to attend. I feel like she may be asking too much, but is my perspective out of whack?

7 Comments

Latest activity by Jennifer, on March 9, 2020 at 2:32 PM
  • Sarah
    Master September 2019
    Sarah ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    I wouldn’t attend a shower 3 hours away from where I lived for anyone unless I was in the wedding. I would just reach out and say with your current work schedule, you can’t make it to the shower but you hope she has a great time and you’re looking forward to the wedding.
    • Reply
  • Mcskipper
    Master July 2018
    Mcskipper ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    I don’t feel like she’s pressuring you to attend, just wants you to talk to her directly. I’d be disappointed if I found out one of my besties wasn’t coming to my Bach via evite, even if I’m not upset they can’t make it. I think it’s fine not to go, she’s just indicating it’s important to hear it from you directly instead of a website.
    • Reply
  • Kristen
    Master November 2020
    Kristen ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    I can see her disappointment but she should not have expressed it to you. If you have the time I would go to the bridal shower if she is a good friend of yours but if you have to work or what not do not feel pressured to go. I doubt you're the only one that declined so only go if you truly want to go and can make it.

    • Reply
  • Pirate & 60s Bride
    Legend March 2017
    Pirate & 60s Bride ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    I totally understand not attending the destination bachelorette party, but did you really say something like “I didn’t think it was a big deal & I RSVP’d to the main event?” Honestly, if I attended all your wedding events and that was your reply, I’d be hurt & disappointed.


    If her bridal shower is the only other event you can attend besides the wedding, I’d try to make it. Or, if you gals live close to each other can you offer to treat her to a Happy Hour during the week because you’d “love to spend some one-on-one time with her to hear all about her plans!” She might really be missing your support right now.
    • Reply
  • Kelsi
    Expert June 2020
    Kelsi ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    Sounds like maybe you two have different expectations of your friendship. It sounds like she felt since she took the time to come to your pre-wedding events (even if they were within the same week of your wedding she still probably had to take work off to attend) she thought you’d do the same. Don’t get me wrong, I wouldn’t attend if I had to basically make it an overnight trip either, so I’m on your side. But it does sound like she probably expected you to tell her directly instead of just clicking no, especially if you two hadn’t discussed it before.
    • Reply
  • L
    Super October 2020
    Leslie ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    It’s the same 3 hours from her direction too. I’d be disappointed too as I’d feel I managed to take time for you, but my wedding stuff you brush aside.

    • Reply
  • Jennifer
    VIP August 2021
    Jennifer ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    I agree, you are totally right to do what is best for you, but I would reach out to the bride directly as to why you can't attend her shower. She is probably in a stressed state of mind right now, so she may betaking little things more personally than she usually would!

    • Reply

You voted for . Add a comment 👇

×

Related articles

WeddingWire celebrates love ...and so does everyone on our site! Learn more

Groups

WeddingWire article topics