Bridesmaid Dropped

I wouldn't add someone just to even out sides. I have an uneven bridal party and I don't think it'll matter at all. Also I understand her wanting to attend, seems you guys are super close. But I'm pretty sure when the time comes she'll feel different about it lol Maybe talk to her about how special she is to you and that you'd appreciate if she joined virtually that way you'd be at peace knowing her and her baby are healthy.

1. It is rather hurtful to the bridesmaid that dropped out that she is so easily replaced and it is also hurtful to the person replacing her because that person would obviously know they are just a back up and weren't good enough to be in the first place. I would stick with uneven sides.

2. If she wants to risk her baby's health that is up to her. I am currently pregnant and we have two weddings we are supposed to be attending next year. One is across the country and my husband is a groomsman in. It is likely that he will attend that wedding himself. The other is a few hours from our house and one of my closest friend's wedding so I really don't want to miss. I will probably ask my mom to watch the baby. I don't really want the baby around a bunch of strange especially with Covid. I also don't want our newborn around really loud music and an open bar.

I don't think you should replace her. Uneven sides aren't a big deal (we had a Jr. GM, but no Jr. BM, it was fine).

I really think she'll change her mind, but even if she doesn't she may have restrictions that keep her from coming, or she just may not be up to it. Is this her first baby? She may not realize just how much giving birth is going to affect her body and how much having a baby is going to affect her life. In the end though, this one is her call. (Even if she comes, I would fully expect her to have to leave before the party gets started.) Also, babies don't necessarily come on their due dates - so she may still be pregnant.

I agree with some many PP's on this one!!

1. Replace her, she will understand.

2. Coming from a mom of two, the LAST thing most post-partum women want to do is slip into a dress, shoes, make up and a BRA and go to a wedding with their newborn in tow. If she is due 3 days prior to your wedding she would literally be one day out of the hospital. I wouldn't worry about her coming unless she goes very early, trust me...post-partum is a insert BAD WORD here.

The chance of her being physically able to attend a wedding on that date is nearly impossible so just humor her - I assume this is her first child. IF she actually gave birth on her due date she will barely be out of the hospital - the last thing she will want to do is get dresssed! More likely she will either be in labor or lumvering around way too pregant to care about anything. Just keep reassuring her its her choice so when she realizes she cant make it, she doesnt feel bad.

You should not replace her, uneven bridal parties are common and normal (just not on instagram lmao)

It is up to her on whether or not she still attends HOWEVER...If I was her, I don't think I'd be able to even get out of bed 3 days after birth, forget going to a wedding, especially with a 3 DAY OLD newborn!! Personally, I think she just feels terrible for missing it and I think she will come to her senses closer to the date. I really hope that she wouldn't be that irresponsible with her child.

Do not replace her, no one wants to be second choice Uneven sides are the norm (I had uneven numbers!) and just go forth!!! Beast wishes!

I just need to pop in again and say that with a tiny baby (if there is one, she could go over her due date) she will not want to bring the baby to the wedding, nor should she. If it were me I would probably leave the baby with my hubby for a bit to stop in at the reception to say hi, if I felt up to it. (My second was a C section and I would NOT have felt up to it, lol!)