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Maddison
Savvy October 2020

Bridesmaid Due Week Of Wedding

Maddison, on February 1, 2020 at 9:53 AM Posted in Planning 0 7
Hello!! I need advice...obviously...one of my bridesmaids just told me she is pregnant and I am over the moon happy for her. However, her due date falls on the Monday before our wedding. My wedding isn’t until October and she told me if I wanted to pick someone else she would understand. I told her we would play it by ear and if she was able to be there, perfect. If not, we would make adjustments and be fine. I hate to ask someone else because I asked all my bridesmaids last fall so this person would obviously know they weren’t on my first list even though it was a very tough decision to make. Would it bother you, knowing you weren’t on my first list and only asking because one may not be able to be there? I also don’t want to ask another because if she goes early she could still possibly make it? I don’t know what to do. This is a very exciting time for her and her husband as this is their first child and I don’t want her to be stressed about my wedding in any way. I’d hate for her to buy a dress and not get to wear it. And I would completely understand if it gets closer and she just says it’s too much and doesn’t want to even be considered anymore. I just don’t know what to do. Help!

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Latest activity by Anna, on February 1, 2020 at 3:14 PM
  • Cyndy
    Master May 2019
    Cyndy ·
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    Personally I wouldn’t choose someone else since your bridal party is already set. Uneven numbers isn’t a big deal. I would let your friend tell you what she’s comfortable with as it gets closer and go from there.
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  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
    Caytlyn ·
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    I agree with PP, I wouldn’t ask someone else. If she can make it, great, if not, that’s fine too.
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  • Maddison
    Savvy October 2020
    Maddison ·
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    What should we do about a dress? We’re ordering them from Azazie. I told her she could wait until like July so she may know a little more how big she’ll be. It’s so hard because she’s never been pregnant and I have one bridesmaid that gained 60 and another only 20 while pregnant. I’m thinking if she orders a coupe sizes bigger they can always make adjustments a couple weeks before the wedding?? I’m worried that’s going to stress her out and I don’t want that! I’m trying to be a good friend but at the same time make sure everything is lined up if she is able/wants to be in the wedding.
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  • H
    Master July 2019
    Hannah ·
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    I wouldn't ask someone else. I had 4 women and those people were chosen because they are the closest people in my life. I can't imagine replacing someone. I would just let her decide whether or not she wants to be in the wedding given the pregnancy and leave it at that.
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  • MOB So Cal
    January 2019
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    I agree about not asking anyone else. If she can't make it, an "uneven" wedding party is perfectly fine and pretty common. Azazie has maternity dresses that come in nearly every possible color, and most of their dresses are delivered in 4 weeks (you can track current production/delivery times through the website), so she can order fairly last minute (and do custom-sizing to reduce potential alterations). Odds are even if she's had the baby before the wedding, she'll still be pretty comfortable in a "maternity friendly" dress and if she hasn't she'll appreciate the style. You sound like a really good friend who understands the priorities in life events. The only thing you might do is let your friend know you absolutely want her to be in your wedding, if at the time she's up to it, but at the same time are fully supportive if now or in the future HER choice is to plan on attending as a guest. Since she offered to not be a BM, it's possible that's actually her preference, so I'd try and feel her out on that and go with whatever her preference is. Good luck to you! Smiley heart

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  • Brittany
    Dedicated January 2021
    Brittany ·
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    Wow! As others have said, it's nice to see you understand and are happy for them. However, I'd personally be nervous she'd be a little behind, potentially having to go to the hospital day of your wedding. I feel like I'd personally ask this person to take care of themselves and not spend the money on bridesmaid things. I definitely wouldn't make her commit to anything now, but you know your relationship better than I do. If it's important to both of you that she's there (assuming everything is healthy), I'd go with planning on ordering a dress as late as possible to try to get the fit as close as you can.
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  • Anna
    Super August 2020
    Anna ·
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    I wouldn't ask anyone else. I would suggest she order her dress as late as possible and she can figure out the sizing for herself. I would also probably offer to her that she can drop out completely at any point if she's struggling with her pregnancy and can't handle it (just so she knows she won't feel immense pressure to be there if she's not feeling so great).

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