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Lady_Luck
Devoted July 2012

Can I demote my MOH?

Lady_Luck, on April 17, 2012 at 9:04 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 8

When my fiance and i set our date a year and a half ago, i asked my then close friend to be my maid of honor. unfortunately, in between then and now, our friendship has altered quite a bit. when we talk, it's to talk about her, not me, much less my wedding. she's not that e (enthused to be a part of it (or rather, she wants the glory and none of the work!). if we do talk, it's to complain about how she doesn't want to pay for shoes. She complains that "no one will see them" and that she is broke after buying the tools and supplies to build a deck and won't have any money until after the wedding. also, we don't hang out much anymore so i don't feel like she should be m.o.h. the last time we actually hung out outside of work was several months ago.

not to mention the bridal shower and bachelorette party. she, i hate to say, is lacking in creativity to make it fun. i asked her if she had any ideas for games and she said she had snakes and ladders in the closet.

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Latest activity by Labake , on April 17, 2012 at 10:02 PM
  • Lady_Luck
    Devoted July 2012
    Lady_Luck ·
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    Not only this, for the bachelorette party, she's being so cheap, that she wants to use her half-drunk alcohal that she and her boyfriend have already dipped into as well as beer she has brought home from the check out rooms from the hotel she works at.

    on the other hand, my sister in law and my friend, have been a great help to me and we talk frequently. she's also so enthusiastic to help me plan the wedding and she's definately got creativity.

    how can i tell my current m.o.h. that i still want her as a bridesmaid, but i feel our friendship has changed so much and she's not as supportive as i need my m.o.h. to be that i feel she shouldn't be m.o.h.?

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  • Soon to be Keels
    Expert October 2012
    Soon to be Keels ·
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    Hmmm, I am not sure why MOH's seem to act funny as soon as something good happens for someone else. I think you can politely say to her due to her hardship right now it's probably best that you be a guest at the wedding. Let her know you still want to be friends but you really need better support right now and she's not really focused enough for you.

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  • keli716
    VIP September 2012
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    If you think you have a bridesmaid who is better suited to be your MOH then I would just swap them, if your current MOH does not seem at all interested in being the MOH then she shouldn't have any problem stepping down and just being a bridesmaid.

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  • Kat
    Devoted July 2012
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    If she is not doing her job, just be honest and straight up with her tell her how you feel, and that if she doesn't feel that she can do the job to your standards she can be a BM still instead. really the only advice to give here is to just say it! It's your wedding sweetie! plus if you don't do something now, since it's getting pretty close to w-day , it's just going to add stress!

    ohh btw DATE TWINS!! Smiley smile getting closer and closer!!

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  • KKnTrev
    Super June 2012
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    I saw on Say Yes to the Dress Bridesmaid they had a MOB Mother of the Bridesmaids and a Maid of Honor...

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  • Future Mrs. L <3
    Super November 2012
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    She's a Bia!

    Let her go for sure!

    I could see if you guys still were close but your not and sounds like she's not interested to be the MOH either. It will be better in the long run. Do you have anyone else to replace her. (no need to just asking)

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  • Lady_Luck
    Devoted July 2012
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    No not really anyone in mind. when i asked her if she could still afford the rest of her attire for the wedding she replied rather nastily "well i already bought the dress, so unless you have $300..." (it was more like $120 btw). this happens everytime i try to talk to her. i'm thinking i might have to write a letter. any thoughts on this?

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  • Labake
    Master June 2012
    Labake ·
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    No need for a letter, or email novel or anything of that sort. Just be straight forward with her. She may not want to be MOH anymore or in the wedding. If she does, talk to her about the remaining expenses and if she can't afford them, try and find cheaper things, etc.

    Communication is the key

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