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Katherine
Expert October 2021

Bridesmaid rant with question

Katherine, on February 13, 2021 at 1:49 PM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 9

HEADS UP ON THIS LIL RANT. question at the end!
So I'm having a bridesmaid issue. Let's start from the beginning. 3 weeks in advance I made an apt for me and my bridesmaids to get fitted for dresses. I want to be there for the bridesmaids apt because well that's what u do! I want to make sure they like it and it's comfortable and what not. Which is coming up this Friday. All were able to make it but one. No big deal I thought! I'll make one for just me and her to go. So I make the first apt and she canceled. I was annoyed but said fine I'll make one more but u better be there for it. I'm not going to keep calling this place and canceling. So today rolls around its her 2nd apt date! Haven't heard from her assuming not worrying about it cuz she would call me right? Wrong! I get to the bridal shop and she's not there. I call her and to find out she rescheduled again! At this point I'm pissed I wasted my time driving there and waiting on her. She's like I didn't think u wanted to be there. I've told her multiple times I'm going to be there! I feel like it's my job to be there. I want to see each girl in the dress! I'm kinda at the point I feel like this isn't going to be the only conflict with her. I'm also asking myself is it worth it. I'm really debating on just telling her forget about it. I have enough to stress about I don't need to stress about one bridesmaid. She's also latley been trying to make me feel bad about having a big wedding. Telling me my priorities are in the wrong place. I should put money elsewhere. My parents are old school and feel like it's their job to pay for it. I'm also paying for stuff and offered to help pay my dad with stuff. He sounded offended when I asked and straight up told me no! I'm grateful my parents are giving me a beautiful wedding. I'm not going to feel bad just cuz she wants me to. My question! What should I do? Should I keep her as a bridesmaid or tell her forget about it?

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Latest activity by Katherine, on February 15, 2021 at 1:11 PM
  • Samantha
    Expert October 2021
    Samantha ·
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    If you no longer want a friendship with her then sure. Otherwise, you should rethink how you want to deal with your stress in regards to her. A quick 'listen, it bothers me when you speak negatively about my wedding. Is there something you want to tell me? If not, then please trust that I know what I'm doing.' If she persists you should reevaluate the friendship.
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  • Katherine
    Expert October 2021
    Katherine ·
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    I've had the talk with her before. Once I cool down I might have it with her one more time. If she can't listen herself then I might have to lose a bridesmaid.
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  • Samantha
    Expert October 2021
    Samantha ·
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    This will most likely be the end of your friendship. Just be prepared for that. Sometimes things end. Usually happens during life changing moments. Good luck.


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    Dedicated November 2021
    Claudia ·
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    Talk with her once you're calmer if you want to save the friendship. If not, then remove her from the wedding and problem solved.
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  • Michelle
    Rockstar December 2022
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    It sounds like alot of stress could have been avoided by letting them do fittings without you there. Some people unfortunately are not supportive and show their true colors during event planning. It's common when including someone out of obligation. Drop her if you are ok with the friendship ending.

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  • Katie
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    Katie ·
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    If you don't care about losing the friendship with her then I'd say go for it. However if you want to keep her as a friend I'd say talk to her about the issues and go from there.
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  • Vicky
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    Vicky ·
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    Maybe she doesn't want you there when she's trying on the dress. There is no rule that says that it has to be done as a group activity, and she may be more comfortable going alone and/or on her own time schedule.

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  • Katie
    Dedicated October 2021
    Katie ·
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    Maybe approach it in a way that makes it her decision. You could say that you're getting the feeling she is overwhelmed or doesn't want to be in the bridal party and that you understand that you'll be asking a lot of your bridesmaids and that can be stressful so you wouldn't be offended if she would rather attend as a guest instead.

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  • Katherine
    Expert October 2021
    Katherine ·
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    That's exactly what i did! Everything worked out and I'm glad I was there since it came in different styles and I knew which was her favorite. She ordered her dress and all worked out! 🙂
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