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Jessica
Dedicated August 2019

Bridesmaid issues - asking someone to back out???

Jessica, on May 21, 2019 at 7:17 PM

Posted in Etiquette and Advice 22

I’m basically just posting on here to vent because I feel super frustrated and upset. I have had a terrible time getting my bridesmaids to participate in things, and when I say things I mean like dress shopping for myself. Two of them either just didn’t answer me or straight up flaked when the day...
I’m basically just posting on here to vent because I feel super frustrated and upset. I have had a terrible time getting my bridesmaids to participate in things, and when I say things I mean like dress shopping for myself. Two of them either just didn’t answer me or straight up flaked when the day came to go. Now I have one who’s having dress issues, she can’t fit into any dresses and she’s mad. Now I bought her one so she wouldnt spend any more money and she’s not making any time to try it on. I understand that’s super upsetting because body image is an issue but I’m really trying to help. But she’s also been complaining about not wanting to take off work the day before the wedding or get a place to stay even though she knew it was a destination wedding from the start and I gave her more than enough chances to back out or say no. Now we’re trying to plan a Bach trip which everyone supposedly was on board with but no one is answering the texts about it except one of them. Is there an appropriate time/way to kindly ask a bridesmaid to back out? How am I supposed to handle this???


ughhhh anyway sorry for the rant if anyone even bothers to read this just needed to get that out!!

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  • Nodyia
    Expert October 2020
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    My FH as only his best man and his brother which works very well for us! My bridal party is still pretty big because of all my family and friends who want to help out and of course have fun without being in the wedding which Im pretty cool with like I said less stress more enjoyingSmiley ring

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  • Sara
    Expert June 2019
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    ... Any chance you can say you've just decided not to have any bridesmaids? "Good news gals, you're off the hook!" It sounds like it's all been a bit stressful. You can totally not have a wedding party, or have uneven numbers than the groomsmen. Even if FH wants groomsmen, you're not obligated to have bridesmaids. I would think about that option of just nixing the whole thing. I'm so sorry youre dealing with this!!

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