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Super October 2020

Cut entire bridal party???

Emma, on March 12, 2020 at 12:48 PM Posted in Planning 0 14










FH grandpap, who was supposed to be a grooms men, let use know last night that he won’t be coming to the wedding. Well really he told FHs dad; no explanation as to why. Now, FH brother, who is also supposed to be a grooms men hasn’t answered any of his texts or calls regarding the wedding. I’m about to say screw it to the whole damn bridal party.

He was supposed to have 4 groomsmen ( one can’t make it down because of the military; not mad at him) and now 1 has backed out, 1 not responding to any messages, and the other is my litter brother.


Option one is just have FH sister (already supposed to be a bridesmaid) and my little brother on his side and my MOH and sister on mine. I would have to cut one bridesmaid to make it even, but I know for sure she will understand if I call her and tell her why. If we went with option one then FH sister and MOH would both be in bridesmaid dresses and my sister and brother would be in the “groomsmen” attire ( my sister is gay and doesn’t even like dresses so she’d be thrilled).


Option 2; just cut the entire bridal party. From talking to my sister and MOH they both would understand why, they’d still be getting ready with me and my MOH would still do a speech.


Me and FH just don’t know what to do.

Bridesmaids are supposed to order dresses by end of may so we need to figure it out ASAP.


Any advice? At all?



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Latest activity by Samantha, on March 12, 2020 at 4:51 PM
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    Expert October 2021
    Megan ·
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    Don't cut people to make things even. Sorry your FH is dealing with this, but this absolutely should not affect your side in any way. I'm sure friends would be understanding, but that doesn't make it uncool of you to do.

    You can split your bridal party to stand on both sides, or you could just have your side on your side and your brother on his side, if that's what your FH wants. You're also not 100% sure the other groomsmen that isn't responding isn't coming/participating. He could just be dealing with something at the moment.

    The bottom line is: I highly recommend against planning your bridal party around your FH's. It's about who you want next to you, not aesthetics.

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    Maggie ·
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    I don't understand why one person backing out means you need to kick everyone out. I would just proceed with the people that are still on board. I also think it's a great idea to let your sister wear something she is comfortable in, since she doesn't like dresses.

    There is literally no reason to worry about sides being even. You chose these people to stand up with you because you care about them (I presume), not because of how they (or their numbers) look in photos.

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    Tina ·
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    Don’t cut anyone out! Honestly if one side is longer than the other it’s ok. I would be very upset if I got cut as a bridesmaid. Best of luck to you !
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    Emma ·
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    Honestly we were iffy about having a bridal party in the first place but then he decided he’d like his brother, my brother, a friend and his pap. I already know he feels bad, he’s actually the one who cares about it looking nice. I don’t want him to feel bad because he has no one standing with him.
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    Emma ·
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    If we kept it as is, he’d have no one and I’d have 4. We just don’t know what to do. I should also mention that all of his family is out of state; he already doesn’t think anyone will come
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    Tina ·
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    Your little brother can stand with him no? That’s really all you need is one. I thought about having more, but all you really need is one on each side.
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    Emma ·
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    My brother can, does he really want to, no. But he’s 17 and he’ll do it if he knows he’s making me happy 😂
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    Tina ·
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    Lol ! Hence my brother doing it for my FH for that exact reason 😂
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    Melle ·
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    I don’t think you should cut the entire party. Because cutting the people who ARE there for you is kind of sad just because the other people ARENT there. You know what I mean?
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    Hannah ·
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    I would hold off. Your wedding is still a bit away. Is your FH's brother responding regarding other stuff? Also, his grandpa may be backing our due to worry about COVID-19, especially if he's within the group considered most vulnerable. People have been very concerned about the whole thing. Give it some time and then assess. There isn't much that the bridal party should really be responsible for 7 months out.
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    Emma ·
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    We would understand if his grandpa gave a reason why. There was no reason. And all his family is out of state so we need to know ASAP. My girls are supposed to be getting their dresses in may and his brother has messaged him back about everything but the wedding
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    Emma ·
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    We wouldn’t be cutting just because someone isn’t there. It’s that FH would feel bad about himself if no one is up there with him. He hates the spotlight so he’s already stressed and doesn’t want something making him stand out; other than being the groom.
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    Hannah ·
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    Since nothing needs to be ordered until May, I'd hold off on making any decisions until then, but that's just me. Men's attire has a much shorter lead time than women's.
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    I agree with this completely.

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