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Beginner August 2019

Did not see this coming! What would you do?

Lillian, on February 24, 2018 at 9:35 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 27

Our parents have been friends for over 30 years. My parents are her (the bride) Godparents and her parents are my sister's Godparents. We knew each other since we took our first breaths (although I was born a couple of months before her). Our extended family even went to childhood events and just recently, her extended family went to my father's surpise party. When we were little, we introduced each other at our birthday parties as each other's cousins. We're family. We call each other's parents "Aunt" and "Uncle" since we could talk. Even though I moved away about 600 miles, we still keep in contact constantly (much thanks to phone calls and social media) and when we see each other, it's like nothing changed.
She is getting married in over a year and already has her dress picked out and venue. I was asked to be one in TWELVE bridesmaids. She has two Maid of Honors. Her cousin and a really nice girl that she known since they were little kids in school. I'm not angry- I'm hurt. We always said that we would be each other's Maid of Honors growing up. I get that I live far away but I have expereince with party planning and can pull a lot of strings where I used to live as I still go up there, etc. If distance was the main reason, then explain that to me because I feel like this is a kick in the face. She is putting me equivlalent to a couple of girls that she only met three years ago. She was a bridesmaid at their wedding so I guess she feels obligated? I get that being a Maid of Honor has a lot of responbilties but at least give me the option to accept or decline. Even a couple of people who know thus far are shocked by this as there is no apparent reason for it! And I was going to help to some things, too, but now I feel like that would be overstepping my boundaries since that would come under Maid of Honor duties. Since I'm a bridesmaid along with 11 other people, I think that it would be foolish for me to do some things that a Maid of Honor would do since afterall, she has two of them already. My thing is this: It dosen't matter if you have 3 Maid of Honors and 11 bridesmaids or your 2 Maid of Honors and 12 bridesmaids. Either way, it's a lot so was it necessary to do this? She sent me pics of the dress, a video, and all so that I could be "there" too. The wedding is over a year away. I've let things slide as that's what family does but this? I don't want to be a hypocrite and act like everything is okay when it's not. I'm not even overreacting as I'm not the only one who thinks it's wrong either and I'm justified. I can't let this one slide as I was always loyal and honest. What would you do? How can I tell her that I'm blindsided by this and extremley hurt? I usually don't even care about petty stuff like this but this is someone who we call each other sisters. Thank you guys!

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Latest activity by Casey, on February 25, 2018 at 3:00 PM
  • Forestwed
    Master May 2018
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    I wouldn’t do anything. She chose her MOH for a reason. You don’t get to critique her choices. You don’t know her relationships with the other women. It sounds petty to me that you’d be upset. You’re still in the BP, the MOH title shouldn’t make a difference. Even if you were actually her cousin it doesn’t mean you would be given that role. I think whoever is agreeing with you doesn’t want to hurt your feelings since you’re akready upset.
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  • L
    Beginner August 2019
    Lillian ·
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    I'm not getting married yet. She knows that she would be my maid of honor along with my sister. She's fully aware of that.

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  • FutureLadyH
    Devoted May 2018
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    I wouldn't say anything. She honestly doesn't owe you an explanation. Who knows? She may end up asking you to be MOH #3 later, but is that really going to make you feel better? At the end of the day, youre still supporting her on her big day. When I asked my maid of honor, she was actually slightly surprised because I've gotten extremely close to my new sis in law over the last 2 years. She was excited to do it, but if I had picked my SIL my BFF would have understood.
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  • L
    Beginner August 2019
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    Thank you for your response. I know she choose her for a reason but just by her words alone, I should have been a MOH. The people who are agreeing with me aren't agreeing just because they don't want to hurt my feelings though. I'm not that type of person and we're honest with each other and call a spade a spade lol. I agree that the MOH title shouldn't make a difference, but it's the sheer principle. At least do the right thing and explain.

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  • M
    Dedicated November 2018
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    It sounds like she has a ton of "very close" friends. I get feeling hurt when someone you consider your "best" friend doesn't feel the same way about you, but I don't understand being angry with them. If you have to be treated better and appreciated more than any other friend in her life, then that's a lot to deal with. Friendships change-it's perfectly normal to drift apart a bit after a move or other major change. Just because you always said you'd be each others MOH when you were little girls doesn't mean she has to stick with that dream vision now. You don't have to have her be your MOH when you get married either-you might not even want or have a traditional wedding when you get married.

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  • Forestwed
    Master May 2018
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    She doesn’t owe you an explanation. She made her decision, its her wedding. You talked about being each other’s MOH’s growing up, now your adults. You might be hurt but you need to let it go.
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  • L
    Beginner August 2019
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    Thank you for your response. You're right that she dosen't owe me an explanation...she hasn't given one to me as I hasn't asked her yet. I am still supporting her as we're very close. I just don't want to be a phony because it will come up sooner or later in a convo by her mentioning something. I understand why she choose who she did and I agree as they're great; however, the right thing to do would have been to also extend to me. It's totally unprecedented.

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  • L
    Beginner August 2019
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    We were just talking about being MOH's in the Spring actually.

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  • L
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    It was in the Spring our last talk of being MOH's.

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  • Forestwed
    Master May 2018
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    Saying it’s unprecedented is a far reach. It wasn’t the right thing to do to also offer you the role if she clearly didn’t want you to be a MOH. You shouldn’t be hurt or offended. She made her choice for a reason. It shouldn’t come up in conversation because it doesn’t need to be addressed
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  • L
    Beginner August 2019
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    We've said it in the Spring last and that's why I'm blindsided. I'm not angry with her- I'm hurt. Every thing she sends via mail (we send each other little thoughtful gifts), her words, etc. all indicate that we're family (as she says even) so we're not drifting a part. It's quite the opposite actually which is why this is throwing people off. I'm not asking for special treatment as that's not me. I'm not the jealous type. I'm not jealous of her two MOHs. In fact, I think she made the right choice; however, it should have extended out as there was no reason not to.
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  • L
    Beginner August 2019
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    Oh I would never do that. The wedding is over a year and a half from now. She dosen't want to plan anything later so she's doing everything asap.

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  • Forestwed
    Master May 2018
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    Even if you actually were family it still doesn’t mean you have to be the MOH. If you talk to her about this it will likely damage your friendship. You’re only thinking of what you want and how you think it should be. You aren’t being a good, supportive friend. You need to let it go and get over it
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  • L
    Beginner August 2019
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    This just happened last night so I'll get over it soon.

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  • S
    Just Said Yes May 2018
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    I usually don't respond to these things but I was in a similar situation....of course you're hurt by the brides decision but there clearly is a relationship between the bride and that other people that for me personally I'd didn't see and was surprised they were chosen over me. It sucks. but at the end of the day it's her wedding and your opinion shouldn't influence how you're relationship with the bride with be moving forward, you'll always have special places in each other's lives. Best of luck!
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  • Sally
    Expert June 2018
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    I wouldn't say anything to her and I would just accept it. She's still keeping you in the wedding loop and wants you to be a part of it. Not worth rocking the boat and potentially causing tension in your relationship.
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  • Janel
    Super September 2018
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    I personally would let this go. I’m sorry your feelings are hurt but being someone’s MOH is not a big enough deal to lose a friendship over. Realize that despite your history she may feel closer to these women at this point in her life than she does to you, and that’s OK.You’re still friends. She still included you in her day. You can still offer help to her MOHs.
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  • Denise
    Expert June 2018
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    UO here, but I think if it is bothering you to the point that you're seriously hurt and upset and can't imagine not bringing it up, I say ask her about it. If you are truly that close, be honest with her and just let her know how you feel about the decision and why you feel that way. If it'll give you peace of mind just to know her reasoning behind her decision then I say ask her. Better you ask her privately rather than let it eat away at you and end up blowing up or something. And personally, I think a 14 member bridal party is seriously excessive. I can't believe she is THAT close with 14 ladies...
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  • Going to the chapel
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    I really don't get why people get so upset at being asked to be a BM, but not a MOH. As a BM, you get all the fun and less expectations of what you need to do. Win!


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    Dedicated July 2018
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    You clearly expected special treatment and feel like she owes you this. “It should have extended out as there was no reason not to.” She didn’t want to, that’s her reason. Get over yourself. This isn’t personal and it’s not all about you. Be happy for her and support your friend. You seem to be incredibly needed with her; she may not feel as closer to you as you do to her. I wonder if she does things for you because she knows you are so needed and she may feel responsible for taking care of you emotionally.
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