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Nicole
Super September 2017

Bridesmaid dress doesn't fit

Nicole, on September 27, 2017 at 10:50 AM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 9

So, long story short, one of my bridesmaid's dresses is too small. Mind you my wedding is Saturday. I already told her she can wear her backup dress although it is sparklier than the other girls' dresses. Part of me feels like it was out of her control and it's not fair to tell her she can't be in the wedding over something kind of trivial. However, I am conflicted because she has not come to any of the events leading up to the wedding. I did let them pick their dresses so they are already mismatched. It's just bothering me because why should I make an exception for someone who has been MIA the whole time. I know I already told her she can wear it and I don't want her feelings hurt to the point where she may not even come. It's like walking on eggshells with her. I guess I just needed to vent. I think everything is getting to me now, but at the same time I've hit "fuck it" mode. Did I do the right thing?

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Latest activity by Kimberly, on September 29, 2017 at 9:59 AM
  • Nicole
    Super September 2017
    Nicole ·
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    I should add, that by mismatched it was 2 girls in the same, then the other 2 in the same. Now it will be 2, 1, 1. And she's already gone back and forth to the seamstress with no luck.

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  • Hannah
    Super August 2017
    Hannah ·
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    Why is she just now dealing with this the week of? Anyway yes you did the right thing. If she is your bridesmaid that obviously means she is an important person in your life therefore If it were me I would still want her up there even if her dress was a little mismatched.

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  • TarHeel729
    Expert July 2017
    TarHeel729 ·
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    You did the right thing. As most people on this forum will tell you, pre-wedding events are optional and nobody will be as excited about your wedding as you are. I am not sure why it matters what dress she ends up wearing since your BMs are mismatched anyway. Let this go. At this point, the BM dress issue is the least of your worries.

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  • mrsmack
    VIP April 2017
    mrsmack ·
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    I feel your frustration but I think you're making the right call.

    My MOH avoided me even when I reached out about non-wedding things, just wanted to see how she was doing and catch up. She didn't order her dress and 2 weeks before the wedding I had to take her to the salon and hope they had a sample dress in the right color that fit her. We lucked out, but I was so tempted to just say "fuck it, you just have to be a guest then." For the sake of the relationship, I didn't. But I absolutely understand why you feel that way.

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  • mrsmack
    VIP April 2017
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    Double post

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  • J
    Just Said Yes November 2018
    Julie ·
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    I am only commenting what I would do. If you already have it set up four people on each side then let her stay, but you don't have to walk on eggshells for anyone. Just tell her straight, I asked you to be apart of something important to me so if you aren't willing to come to the events and support me like a bridesmaid should then I need to find someone who really wants to be there for me.

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  • Nicole
    Super September 2017
    Nicole ·
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    Thank you all! I feel much better about this now. I think I was second guessing because other people I asked said I should have told her just to be a guest. But they aren't in my situation so that is easy to say when you're not in it. This friendship is rocky as it is, but I think she legitimately wants to be there and be part of it but had some personal stuff going on so I never called her out on it. I totally understand all prior the events are optional. I was trying to put myself in her shoes and do what I would have wanted if I were in her situation. I think it will all be fine. Yes it's annoying and unfortunate but it will be fine. Thank you so much everyone!

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  • B
    Just Said Yes October 2017
    Beth ·
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    I'd let her wear the other dress. A few things are going to happen. Let it go,enjoy your wedding!

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  • K
    Just Said Yes April 2018
    Kimberly ·
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    You did the right thing and hopefully she will make up for it by making up for being mia and put everything in to being there on the big day

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