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Bridesmaid drama update, another one bites the dust

Aubrey, on September 18, 2020 at 8:54 AM Posted in Planning 0 16
I had posted last month about some issues with a bridesmaid. We’ve been friends for a while and things are extremely one sided. I’ve been there for her through everything, every event. So long story short the entire year and a half she hasn’t answered any messages from my MOH and only will go through me. She literally just ignores her. Events have gone like this:
-engagement party: invited her and her entire family because I know she has social anxiety and I wanted her to feel comfortable. She ran inside (late), said hi to me, and then left immediately without saying anything.
-dresses: she refused to try on dresses with the bridal party (for no reason other than not wanting to) and made me drive an hour away separately 3 times to go with her by herself. Whatever, I didn’t complain.-bridal shower: had to be rescheduled due to Covid. My mom is planning it from across the country so she needs their help. She texted my bridesmaids simply confirming if the new date worked for them and she never answered her. My mom even texted her separately, still nothing. I texted her asking if she knew the new date, she said “she’s too busy to worry about it right now”-bach: she agreed to go, paid for half of what she owed, it got closer and she dropped off the face of the earth. No one including me had heard from her in weeks, no money, nothing. Multiple texts trying to confirm and nothing answered. She texted me out of the blue that she was going through some stuff with an ex, and then never answered again. We get to the bach weekend and my moh texted her asking if she’s going to show up, SHE WENT OFF ON HER. Told my MOH she’s got better things to worry about than this, and she doesn’t need this drama in her life. Also that it was my fault for not telling them she’s going through something with her ex. I’m just over it. I don’t care to be friends anymore either after all of this. It’s shown true colors.
Point is, after I saw that text I blocked her on everything because I was so hurt. I know I need to tell her she’s not in the wedding anymore, I’m just not sure how. She also already bought a dress, which I don’t mind sending her the money back for but also feel a little weird about it because she didn’t have the decency to even respond to my mother. Opinions please

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  • Jessica
    Master September 2020
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    It sounds like she’s given herself and you an easy out. She’s going through something with an ex and flat out said your wedding and events are drama to her. I would call her and tell her that you didn’t tell your MOH she was going through something because that’s personal, that it hurts that she considers your wedding events drama, and that you think it would be best that she attend as a guest so that she doesn’t have to deal with any more of the stress being in the BP seems to cause her. I doubt she’ll come as a guest, but...
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  • Kia
    Devoted September 2021
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    Just to cut off ties, send her the money and a text letting her know “This is the money for your dress, thanks for everything you’ve done thus far, have a good life.”
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  • Katie
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    Sounds like she is going through a hard time and needs a friend.

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  • Kristen
    Master November 2020
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    I can see everyone's points. Honestly maybe this is a friendship that needs to end esp if you say it has always been one sided. I will say maybe reach out to her and ask her if she needs to talk. However, you can see she is going through a lot so if it is too much for her to be in the wedding party you understand because with what she is going through then maybe this is a lot for her. That way you are letting her down gently but making it seem like you care. I will say this. There was a while I had to distance myself from a friend because she did have a mental issue but she was not taking care of it and was heading down a destructive path and I had to distance myself and once she got herself figured out we reconnected and it has been good.

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  • Q
    Dedicated August 2020
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    Woah slow down. Everyone has a life besides your wedding. Obviously she has social anxiety and other issues you are aware about and to top it off problems with an ex. It really seems like she’s going through stuff. You said you’ve been there for her always, just because you are getting married doesn’t mean it stops. Some brides view their wedding and wedding party like it’s their jobs. It’s not. She doesn’t have to answer to your MOH, she isn’t her boss. She has a relationship with you and told you what’s going on. She made an appearance for you and then left. Recognize, That is believe it or not, huge effort despite crippling anxiety for some. I’d have a heart to heart and see how it goes, but remember she is your friend not your employee.
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  • A
    Beginner April 2021
    Aubrey ·
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    That’s exactly the thing, this issue she is having with an ex was apparently recent but her actions have stretched out over my entire engagement, so it seems like it will always be something. She is destructive to those around her that try to care for her and distance is probably what we need. Thank you!
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  • A
    Beginner April 2021
    Aubrey ·
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    This issue with her ex is recent but our one sided friendship has stretched years. Seems like it will always be something that she needs a friend, but when I need a friend/bm i don’t get one, and it’s too much drama
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  • A
    Beginner April 2021
    Aubrey ·
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    I’m not sure where you’re getting the opinion that I’m treating her as an employee, I simply would like her to answer a text from my mother and give me and her the respect that I give to her. Those things separately were not the issue, but everything built up have shown that she can’t give an ounce of effort to even answer a text, and when she did she was rude to my moh.
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  • Kristen
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    That is okay. Throughout life some of my friendships have remained forever and I am blessed and these are people I know I can count on no matter what and some friendships even if good were not meant to be and it is fine. I would not focus so much on how she is as a bridesmaid rather her friendship with you overall. If you are okay cutting her from your life because you feel it is best then you do what is best for you. I would try and call her but if she ignores you then message her. I would at least give her the courtesy of telling her via speaking.

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  • Q
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    I’m just giving an example that she technically doesn’t have to respond to your MOH because she isn’t an employee. She felt more comfortable going through you by the read of it. That is all. Listen I see where you are coming from and I see the frustration and support you as a fellow bride. I know you considered her a friend and I’m sorry you are going through this but as I said everyone has a life besides our weddings. Just reminding you to be a compassionate bride, the better person, have a heart to heart, and be understanding. If it’s too much for her let her go of course but try to understand she is going through stuff too. Did she not answer your mom after the MOH blowup? I just hope that you can salvage a friendship if you still care about it. Life is hard normally. We are still in a pandemic too. Just trying to give you a different perspective. 💕
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  • Michelle
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    So sorry you’re going through this! That can be beyond frustrating! I don’t think you’re treating her as an employee. Your patience can only stretch so far. It doesn’t seem like your asking for the moon & stars from her. Crazy but when you keep giving & giving/ make everything About her in your relationship with her she is a good friend However, when it starts focusing on you, she pulls away...
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  • Kimberly
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    So she told you she was having a difficult time and you choose to ignore that and continue to be angry with her for not being a “good bridesmaid”? She’s clearly going through some stuff and probably needs a friend. Your wedding isn’t her top priority, her own life is.
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  • A
    Beginner April 2021
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    I did not ignore her, i mentioned that she never answered me again. She ignored me when I tried to be there for her. I was very understanding and asked if she needed to talk that I was absolutely there for her and she never answered me again. I did not bring up anything wedding related to her. It is also not my place to tell her personal business to my MOH either.

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    Beginner April 2021
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    Thats exactly how it feels! I try not to ask much knowing she is sensitive and going through a lot but it just hurts that she refers to answering a simple text about my bridal shower/bach as too much. She could have simply answered both of them that she had personal things going on and she wouldn't be there and everyone would be more than understanding!

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  • Yasmine
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    I would just send her the money and a text letting her know that she’s no longer in the wedding. You understand that she’s going through something and you think it’ll be best for her to no longer be apart of it. To minimize the burden on you both
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  • L
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    Sounds like she gave you an easy out. You dont have to deal with it anymore. Even if she’s dealing with other things, grownups are able to handle more than one thing at a time. My goodness lol just send the money back and tell her shes out
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