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Bailey
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Bridesmaid getting married 1 week after me...

Bailey, on October 11, 2016 at 1:36 PM

Posted in Etiquette and Advice 108

Should I be annoyed that one of my bridesmaids who just recently got engaged like as in over the weekend and has chosen to get married the weekend after me?? I honestly feel like it's very rude. Not to mention the fact that myself and FH won't be able to attend due to us being on our honeymoon. Am I...

Should I be annoyed that one of my bridesmaids who just recently got engaged like as in over the weekend and has chosen to get married the weekend after me?? I honestly feel like it's very rude. Not to mention the fact that myself and FH won't be able to attend due to us being on our honeymoon.

Am I over reacting here?

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  • Caitlin
    Master July 2017
    Caitlin ·
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    What Centerpiece said.

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  • Private_User832
    Master August 2017
    Private_User832 ·
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    I would be annoyed that they didn't think about your honeymoon plans and how that would impact you (considering she's your BM). That being said, she's entitled to that choice and when she asks you about being a BM and you decline bc of your honeymoon that's not your problem. The only exception to this is if that truly was the only date available at their venue but I don't think so if they just got engaged

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  • E&M
    VIP September 2017
    E&M ·
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    I'd assume she chose it based off what season she wanted and simple logistics. I doubt she did it to irritate you.

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  • F
    Expert July 2017
    FutureMrs.Ruffalo ·
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    Nope nope!!!! I would be pissed too! They know your date. They know you will be on your honeymoon. I would for sure say something.

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  • WHO? Mrs. Jones
    VIP December 2016
    WHO? Mrs. Jones ·
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    The only reason I would be annoyed is because I would be on my honeymoon and couldn't attend. I'd think she would understand that and accommodate my new husband and I.

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  • FutureMrsB
    VIP December 2016
    FutureMrsB ·
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    Say this: "Wow, congrats!! I am so sorry I will miss your big day because I'll be on my honeymoon but I am so happy for you!!"

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  • FutureMrsB
    VIP December 2016
    FutureMrsB ·
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    Seriously? People actually expect people to accomodate their wedding dates for your honeymoon plans? Maybe if it was your sister.

    Even if it's a close friend, no. There could be financial reasons, family reasons, any reason under the sun why her friend has chosen the week after. It's none of her business.

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  • MrsKristenS
    Master August 2016
    MrsKristenS ·
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    Unpopular opinion, but if my good friend/ bridesmaid was getting married a week after me when I could not attend, I'd be sad I couldn't be there. Not mad that she chose to do it that close, but more upset that I couldn't share the day with her.

    You only get a day (or at most, weekend) for it to be about you, but I would get a sad response.

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  • TreeShade
    Master September 2016
    TreeShade ·
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    @FutureMrs.Ruffalo that is completely rude. The two dates have nothing to do with each other. OP is being irrational as her friend may not even have a venue.

    You get one wedding day not a month or day more. OP if you should miss her wedding because of your honeymoon, yeah it will suck but I am sure you will be able to celebrate some other way. However, since you don't know if they even have a venue that is a big if.

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  • Mrs. Sitz
    Master July 2016
    Mrs. Sitz ·
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    Wow! I'm amazed at some of comments on here. Maybe that's the only day they could book the venue they wanted. I'm sorry OP but, I seriously doubt that he popped the question and she was like, "let's get married exactly one week after (insert name) is!" or "lets get married during (insert name)'s honeymoon!" I think too many people are under the impression that the world revolves around them. It's a shame. It probably hasn't even occurred to her as she's probably still floating in the clouds. If you're such great friends then have an honest talk with her about it but, I think you need to come down off your high horse before you do. I'm sure she's happy for you and you should be equally happy for her.

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  • LB
    Champion November 2016
    LB ·
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    @WhoMJ, You expect people to plan their weddings around your travel schedule? Unless its a sibling or parent, that is just insane.

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  • kiandra
    Master October 2016
    kiandra ·
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    Wow!!!!!! @Sommer did you really tell your friend not to talk about her wedding to you SMH. With friends like that who needs enemies SMH

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  • Flying
    Master May 2017
    Flying ·
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    My friend is getting married 2 weeks after me. We are planning buddies. Without her I would be lost and confused. I had my date set first did I bitchh when she set her's ? Hell no. I was like "haha bitch we get to stress the fuck out together now"

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  • MrsDrum
    Master June 2017
    MrsDrum ·
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    It's not like her wedding is the same day as yours.

    @sommer - you are an awful friend!

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  • Crescent1874
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    Crescent1874 ·
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    My cousin and his wife picked their date. Her best friend picked her date. They booked the same reception venue (capable of hosting two receptions at the same time) for the same night and the same time. And their ceremonies were at the same time too. Shit happens. Neither couple knew of the other's plans. They just rolled with it. They both sat down together and discussed it and agreed not to be upset when figuring out how the chips fell with the guest lists. They were all in the same circle and once the dinners were served at both receptions and the older family members left, the receptions merged. It ended up all being fine. I think you had a slight overreaction.

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  • Rachel DellaPorte
    Rachel DellaPorte ·
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    ( double post )

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  • SoontobeSchultz
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    SoontobeSchultz ·
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    My FSIL is getting married the same year we are. They got engaged a couple months before us. I'm not upset about it. It's what she wants, and I'm happy for her. I can see being upset if you were upset you couldn't make it

    Due to your honeymoon.

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  • MMB
    Master January 2017
    MMB ·
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    Bahaha, yes, FMRuffalo, please do tell us what you would say to your friend.

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  • Chandra
    Expert December 2024
    Chandra ·
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    Yes, being selfish. She was there on your day, let her have hers.

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  • BecomingKrueger
    Master March 2017
    BecomingKrueger ·
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    Listen, people. You get one day. ONE. Not a week, not a year.

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