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How to involve pregnant friend

Mariaa002, on February 20, 2016 at 12:23 AM Posted in Planning 0 4

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I'll start with a little back story here, my FH proposed on 4th of July and me and best friend were ecstatic, started wedding planning she's my moh and a few weeks later best friend finds out she's pregnant again both ecstatic. As the time got closer we realized that her due date is 6 days before my wedding, so that means shell either be a week over due(and about to pop at any second) or have a 5ish day old baby. She decided to drop out of the wedding but I still want her to feel included. She has helped with my dress, helped design invites and I'm planning on asking her to be my witness on the marriage certificate. While this is going on I'm helping her get her nursery ready and plan her baby shower. Has anyone else been in a similar situation and how did you handle it? What did you do to celebrate both of your separate special times?

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Latest activity by Sunni, on February 20, 2016 at 6:10 AM

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Heather · on February 20, 2016 at 12:47 AM
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I haven't been through this, but it sounds like you two have a great friendship!
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2d Bride · on February 20, 2016 at 1:28 AM
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Having her as a witness on your marriage certificate may not work. If she actually goes into labor on your wedding day, or is in the hospital then, she may not be able to attend. And you really need someone to sign the marriage certificate that day (in states in which you need a witness at all).

Can you make arrangements to have at least an amateur video, in case she's unable to attend? (If she's in the hospital with a new baby, you might be able to Skype, but that won't work if she's in labor.)

Otherwise, I think all you can do is to remain flexible, and include her in as much as she's up to managing.
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FormerUser · on February 20, 2016 at 1:33 AM
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Oh, that stinks for you guys!! I knew someone whose grandfather couldn't attend and they had him make a video to be shown at the wedding and it was a hit. Could she give make a video for you to show in case she can't make it?
I really have no other ideas!!?
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Sunni · on February 20, 2016 at 6:10 AM
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I like Bonin's idea. If she planned to make a speech as MOH then she can pre-record it and play it at the reception. You can still list her as MOH on the programs, if you're doing those. But other than that, it sounds to us that you're already making her feel included and special. Oh! My bestie's bro was in the hospital at the time of her wedding and the entire bridal party visited him in their attire after the reception. However, I'm sure she might be too tired for that after just having a baby or being a week overdue b
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