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Just Said Yes November 2019

Bridesmaid drama

Megan, on August 19, 2019 at 11:53 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 17
Hi all!

So recently it has come to my attention that several members of my bridal party (MOH included), haven’t liked me for quite some time and are only planning to be friendly towards me until after the wedding is over. For the sake of keeping the drama to a minimum, on a day that is already surrounded by so much stress, we have chosen to not call these people out and to allow them to still attend the wedding. Obviously I would prefer someone give a speech for me who loves and cares about me... so is there a good way to have another BM give the speech without causing drama with the current MOH? Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

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Latest activity by Suzie, on September 4, 2019 at 5:43 PM
  • Mrsbdg
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    Mrsbdg ·
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    I’d be wary of just rolling with a bridal party that hates you. How did you find this out?

    Theres no way to tell someone they can’t do a speech if they planned one. If you want you can ask if she’d rather have the preferred bridesmaid do the speech so she didn’t have to worry about it.
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    Just Said Yes November 2019
    Megan ·
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    Thanks for the advice! It’s a long story. It isn’t the entire bridal party, just the MOH and one other. I agree with you and ideally they wouldn’t be there at all. I thought about uninviting them (plus the others who aren’t in bridal party) but like I said earlier, I’m trying to avoid a very stressful conversation followed by replanning things around excluding them as the wedding is fast approaching.
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  • Jill
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    I wouldn't want people who didn't like me standing on my side on what is supposed to be the happiest day of my life. If it were me personally, I would ask them if they really want to be there due to the information that had been provided to you. Maybe give them the option to leave on their own by doing it that way. I get not wanting to have drama and re-plan, just an option I wanted to throw out there. You may find keeping them causing more stress than uninviting them. Good luck with whatever you decide to do!

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  • FutureMrsC
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    I don't know the answer to your direct question, but it might be worth asking your MOH at least if everything is okay. She is your MOH so I am making the assumption that she is someone that is very close to you so you should be able to approach her and talk. As you get closer to your wedding any tension that exists may just get worse and worse, as you're around each other more frequently for pre-wedding events. Trust me, I witnessed this first hand. Now may be the best time to try to figure out what's going on.

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  • ASMini914
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    I imagine you are trying to avoid confrontation prior to your wedding and that head girls don’t actually know that you’re aware of their feelings towards you. If the BM you want to ask to give the speech is aware of the situation I would ask her to give a speech, and then just tell the bridal party that both the MOH and this BM will be giving one. That way you have memories of a speech from someone who loves you, but you avoid the drama of telling the MOH she is not giving one.
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    Megan ·
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    Yes, sorry I forgot to mention that in the original post. But you’re correct, they have no idea that I know so bringing it up to them could possibly result in complete denial of it, especially before the wedding (as I’m sure they’re looking to avoid drama as well hence their fakeness towards me). I really appreciate your advice, it’s very helpful!
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  • Cher Horowitz
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    I would confront the bridal party members who don't like you. Ask if it's true first. Then ask them why it is they don't want your friendship anymore. Maybe give them the option to attend as guests if they really don't want to be in the BP anymore.

    I'm sorry this is happening to you!

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  • VIP September 2019
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    The best thing to do is sit down and have an open and honest conversation. Them being fake and you playing along seems counterproductive and toxic. I would not want them standing beside me pretending they care. Then it becomes a joke. I would straight up ask them. Then ask them to step down if they don't voluntarily do so on their own. Then continue the wedding planning happier and healthier. Good luck
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    Be careful with second hand information. Please make sure what you have come to learn is as accurate as possible with details. If you decide to confront them then you can have details/facts to back you up. And do it person. It will be easier to tell if they are lying or back peddling if they deny it.
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  • Jeanie
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    I would rather deal with the stress of talking to them before the wedding then wondering if they’re going to do or say something at my wedding. Even if you get the worst case scenario when you talk to the girls to clear the air, at least it’ll be done and over with, and you can move on and closer to having a perfect wedding day. For all you know, what you heard was a series of misunderstandings and everything could be fine.
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    I think it’s time to kick them to the curb. Do you really want to look at pics with people who you know didn’t want to be by your side? There will be drama by kicking them out, but if they’re not truly your friends then you’ve got nothing to lose
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  • Yana
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    Wow this situation sucks, sorry you have to deal with this! my best advice would be to talk to them about it and get to the bottom of it. i'd imagine if you chose someone to be your bridesmaid or MOH you are obviously close so discussing this shouldn't be an issue. i totally understand not wanted to add stress to your life or deal with unnecessary drama but its your wedding and i personally wouldn't want the girls i chose to stand by me there if they don't even like me... discuss it; who knows maybe its a big misunderstanding. you will never know the real truth unless you talk about it with everyone involved. and if its true and they really don't like you/ don't want to be there for you then do you honestly even want them there in the first place? good luck

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    I think I would want to address it all before the wedding. If it is all true, you certainly do not want these people in all of your special wedding pictures if they plan to cut ties with you.

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  • Jessica
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    Im with Cher. Do you want to look back on these puctures and see someone standing beside you who you don't speak to anymore? I know i personally would feel hurt if I were you, and I would hurt every time I saw the pics.
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    If this is a " they don't know I know" situation, you cannot just ask a different BM to speak. What would be more diplomatic would be to find someone, your family or FI's side, who would like to speak. And then say you are making the change because family is first in some sentimental things. Your friends will understand a grandmother or a dad giving a 2 minute speech and toast , and it is a swap most will not see as MOH being dumped . Less drama.
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  • MrsHamm
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    I agree with Jill. I would ask them if they really want to be there based on the information you have - don't tell them how you found out the info. That way they have the option to leave on their own. But it sounds like to me your friendship with those 2 is probably over after the wedding if they feel that way. So, ask them if they really do have a problem with you in a face to face one on one conversation and you should be able to tell if they lie to you about it or if they are sincere. If they lie, I would boot them both out and either replace them with someone who does care and love you or move on without them.

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  • Suzie
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    I think you really need to have a conversation with them both, in person. If you approach it as, “hey I heard something really upsetting and want to talk it over” rather than straight up accusatory, it could help with the talk. I agree with a PP to be careful with secondhand information. You still have three months to go, and just going along with this on the most important day of your life is a bad idea. I know you want to avoid stress during planning, but do you really want to be dealing with this on the day? I strongly encourage you to confront this now, and if you need to uninvite them, so be it. I’m sure down the line you will thank yourself for keeping only your truest friends there. These are memories, and photos, that you will have forever.


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