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Christina
Dedicated December 2021

Bridesmaid trouble

Christina, on February 7, 2020 at 9:06 PM Posted in Planning 0 10
My one bridesmaid, who I love to death, has been very sketchy with me lately. I sent out a group chat in the very beginning of December telling the girls that I wanted to have a bridesmaid day February 22nd to look at dresses for them and my mom wanted to see them to talk about my bridal shower and all of that jazz since half live out of state. Back in December this bridesmaid said how excited she was and that she made sure she requested off from work and everything. Two weeks later I see her and she says “so when are we doing that bridesmaid thing again” with a little attitude, so I said 2/22 (she lives in my area, not an out of state bridesmaid). Last week my other bridesmaid in Virginia told me she couldn’t make it, completely understandable because she’s in medical school on her residency and I would never expect her to miss that for dress shopping. So I texted the problem BM and I was like hey just checking in seeing how you’re doing and making sure you’re still coming the 22nd. She said she was trying to find someone to cover her shift, even though she told me two months prior that she requested off already. She has bailed on me three times already on other bridal occasions and make excuses which I found out were lies. I texted her again and I said if you don’t want to take part in being a BM I’ll completely understand, I’m just getting mixed signals from you and I want to make sure this is something you want to do and how I’m not offended if you don’t want to be one anymore, yes I’ll be disappointed but I understand. SHE LITERALLY READ THE TEXT AND DID NOT RESPOND. It’s been three days now. Do I text her again and see what’s going on or is this just me having to accept that she doesn’t want to do it. Sorry for the long probably confusing message but I’m lost!

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Latest activity by Claudia, on February 18, 2020 at 9:41 PM
  • Nefetera
    VIP March 2015
    Nefetera ·
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    Sorry you going thru all this trouble just to know where you guys are stand. However this happened to me samething in Nov to one of my BM and months tryna figure out woke up one morning she blocked me and the whole wedding party. Her reasoning was none just was jealous I'm married and was getting remarried (my renewal) mix signals i learned my lesson ill move on and let her reach out or kick her to the curb simple. This is about you and your wedding not her and her foolishness...
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  • Caitlin
    Devoted September 2021
    Caitlin ·
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    It sounds to me like she doesn't want to be in the wedding party anymore. In this situation I would send her a follow up text confirming that and say "I hope we will still see you at the wedding" and let it be done. You don't need this Smiley smile
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  • Stevie
    Devoted February 2020
    Stevie ·
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    I agree with Caitlin,

    You don't need to stress about this.

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  • Kristen
    Master November 2020
    Kristen ·
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    I wouldn't say anything at all. She clearly read the message and she didn't respond. So I would as the other ladies have said assume that she no longer plans to be your bridesmaid. I say at this point just continue on with your plans with the other ladies and maybe start a different group chat. If she responds to you when she's ready, then you can include her if she wants to be one. . Sometimes when people don't respond that is basically their way of saying that they are not interested. I personally wouldn't say anything else because honestly, I would consider if she's a good friend to me.
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    Super August 2020
    Alex ·
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    How long until your wedding? I think it is important to remember that it is hard for others to get excited until much closer to the event, so I would extend some grace. I assumed since she is a bridesmaid she is a close friend.


    Also, forcing bridesmaids to participate in a bunch of events out of state is too much. You may be expecting too much of her, that she isn't able to give at this point in time.


    Finally, it is not okay to text someone saying "Do you even want to be a bridesmaid?" Pick up the phone and call her. See what is going on. Be compassionate. You never know what is going on in someone else life (even a close friend).



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  • MrsD
    Legend July 2019
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    I'd just plan on her not coming & tell her what dress you end up picking.

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    Beginner October 2020
    Sherry ·
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    I would definitely ask again. Maybe call her so she can’t ignore you? I’m actually having a very similar problem with one of my bridesmaids. She swears she wants to be in the wedding but has only come to one function and looked absolutely miserable the entire time. I have tried to give her an out but she won’t take it. I really don’t think she wants to participate though. Smiley sad
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  • Tiffany
    Dedicated February 2020
    Tiffany ·
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    I would call her and talk to her about it. People deal with these type of things differently. Maybe she's stressed out about money or something else and is kind of just shutting down? I think sending her a text asking her if she even wants to be a bridesmaid and leaving it at that is a little harsh. Try talking to her. I assume she is a close friend if you asked her to be a bridesmaid. Talk to her like a friend, not like a bride to a bridesmaid.

    If after all of that she's still super sketchy, then yeah maybe relieve her of her bridesmaids duties so you're not stressing over it!

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    Savvy November 2021
    Claudia ·
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    Yes and yes !
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    Savvy November 2021
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    Also agree !
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