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Bridesmaid not participating in after ceremony

Kb, on January 20, 2023 at 1:36 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 2
My daughter is getting married in May. Her only bridesmaid will be 16, her mother contacted me this morning an informed me, not my daughter, that her daughter will not be participating nor attending the reception or any other bridal activities besides the actually ceremony.
My daughter does not get along with the bridesmaids mother very well, they basically are just cordial to each other. But the girls have been friends for years, even with a 5 year age gap.
Should I tell my daughter and possibly spark a issue, or expect the mother to tell her herself? I have a gut feeling the mother is being this way because she is very strict an people have started rumors that there will be “lap” dancing an such because it is a country wedding with some sassy line dancing involved. Nothing that is inappropriate as I am a pastor myself. I can assure no one will be dancing on anyone’s lap as the rumors say. The rumor starters are just taking song titles and making their own assumptions. For example, Country Girl Shake for Me by Luke Bryan, it may sound like it will be inappropriate but, my daughter is a dance teacher an knows how to keep things modest, especially in the church.

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Latest activity by Maggie, on January 20, 2023 at 5:58 PM
  • Jacks
    Champion November 2054
    Jacks ·
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    The daughter is a minor, and as such, her parents can call the shots on her attendance. I would gently let the bride know, and work around those stipulations. I would clarify if the 16 year old is OK to be in photos as well, because they usually take place after the ceremony.

    The gossip around the dancing sounds ridiculous, but people will say what they want to.

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    Maggie ·
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    Bridesmaids don't actually have any more tasks or duties to perform once the ceremony is over, so no plans or anything else need to be changed. Nor are they required to attend and pre-wedding parties.

    I do think you should tell your daughter because she will be upset if she finds out later than you knew and didn't tell her. But just tell her and then decline to get any more involved. Let your daughter handle it as she wishes. It seems like the bride and all her friends are very young, and inviting minors to be involved in weddings does come with some challenges.

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