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Bridesmaid and Groomsman Dropped out

#beautyandthebeard, on June 26, 2018 at 2:54 PM

Posted in Etiquette and Advice 22

So I might be a big baby right now but I could use some support or advice if anyone has dealt with this before. So today I got a text from one of my bridesmaids, that her and her husband (groomsman) have to drop out of the wedding. I asked her a little bit before she had her son, and in November she...

So I might be a big baby right now but I could use some support or advice if anyone has dealt with this before.

So today I got a text from one of my bridesmaids, that her and her husband (groomsman) have to drop out of the wedding. I asked her a little bit before she had her son, and in November she suddenly gave birth to a super premature baby. This caused him to struggle with his health and he spend the first 6 months living in the hospital. She has been one of my best friends for the past 8 years and her husband and my fiance became super close so there was no doubt at all in our minds we would want them in out wedding. She texted me stating due to financial stress they are dropping out of the wedding.

I do understand that. I really do. I know that it is family first and that priorities means my wedding is last. I am still really sad though. The first thing is that it was done in a text which hurts she didn't try to call me or talk to me in person. Second is when I responded that I understood that still I am sad I never got a reply.

I don't want to seem selfish I am just so sad about it. It meant so much to have her with me but I get that life has its way of getting in the way of things I just am hurt and just don't want this to ruin my friendship.

If anyone has an advise on how to get over this. (Again I am not mad just a bit hurt)


Thanks! Happy Tuesday!

22 Comments

  • Jen
    VIP July 2018
    Jen ·
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    I totally understand why you are sad and you should be sad and disappointed. I am guessing that will get better with time. I wonder if your friend texted you because it was easiest for her - perhaps she'd get emotional over the phone or in person. It's a super hard message to convey and I am sure she didn't want to but rather had to. The text may have been better for you too to give you time to process the situation. Give it a couple of days, call her, tell her that you completely understand. I hope that they will still attend your wedding so they will both still be with you.

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  • Tara
    Master September 2018
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    It is definitely not something you should let ruin your friendship. Its completely okay to feel sad about it but you have to try to imagine what she is feeling right now. If i were in her situatuin id be feeling stressed, depressed, worried etc. Yes a wedding is a big moment in your life and we all want that day to be perfect but her baby and family ARE her life. Im sorry this happened but just be thankful she and her baby and alive and on the mend. Let her kniw how much you care about her and happy they are okay and leave it at that. Maybe a card would be best with the situatuon
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