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“Ex-friend” as a bridesmaid?

Bri, on February 1, 2021 at 8:39 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 10
So I was maid of honor at my fiancé’s sister-in-law’s wedding about 2 years ago. We were obviously super close but unfortunately had a falling out a couple months before her wedding (long story). Of course, I still threw a beautiful bachelorette weekend and bridal shower for her and my speech was very thoughtful/meaningful. I even signed her marriage license. After the wedding, we really drifted apart. We don’t really talk much except for when I see her at family gatherings. I am going to have all of my fiancé’s sisters in the wedding party (6 sisters), should I also include his sister-in-law, my “ex-friend”? I don’t want to hurt her feelings or start any drama by not including her, but I’m concerned if I do include her she’ll be negative and not very pleasant to be around...

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Latest activity by Tory, on February 2, 2021 at 12:11 PM
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    Champion July 2019
    Veronica ·
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    You should NEVER include someone that you aren't close with, feel obligated to include, or can't imagine not having by your side. If you would have her in the wedding, it is likely you would end up regretting it especially if she caused any type of drama while planning your wedding.

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  • Michelle
    Champion December 2022
    Michelle ·
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    If you are not super close to them, they shouldn't be considered as candidates.
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  • Jai
    VIP May 2020
    Jai ·
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    I wouldn't. I included my hubby's best man's wife and it didn't work out. Very unresponsive to texts and she ended up flaking out a lot. And we weren't close Like that either .so def don't, in case it creates more stress
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    Expert September 2020
    Amanda ·
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    Definitely not.
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  • Mrs. Spring
    Master April 2021
    Mrs. Spring ·
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    No, I would not recommend including her
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  • Michelle
    Master April 2021
    Michelle ·
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    Absolutely not- do not ask her to be in your wedding. Asking because you think your obligated to her is going to blow up in your face. You don’t want to ask only to regret it later on.
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  • Katie
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    Katie ·
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    No absolutely not. You should only have people standing up next to you that you truly want there. You are not obligated to have her in the wedding just because you were in hers or because you are afraid of the backlash. This kind of choosing always blows up in the brides face. Just go through all the brides on here's post about bridesmaid nightmares. There are way to many posts on here to count about bad bridesmaids. You need to be picky who you have by your side on your big day. You need to know that they are going to get their end of the deal done, you need to know you can rely on them and know that they will text back the same day not a month later. People on here have had bad issues with the bridesmaid they picked out of feeling obligated, heck there are brides on here who complain about bad bridesmaids and having to end friendships with their long time bff because their true colors final surfaced. You need to be very careful who you choose otherwise I can guarantee you will regret it and be back on here posting about the nightmare of a bridesmaid you have to deal with.
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  • SLY
    Master January 2022
    SLY ·
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    Don't include her.

    You aren't obligated to include anyone in your bridal party. It doesn't matter if they're family, friends you were close to at one point, or even if you were in their wedding. You only have those that are the closest and dearest to you stand beside you on your wedding day. That extra negativity she may bring into the bridal party is NOT what you need, nor want throughout your wedding process and wedding day.

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  • Meghan
    Master October 2019
    Meghan ·
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    I would not include anyone that you are not incredibly close with. Your bridal party should be made up of your closest friends. Family members don’t get an automatic spot. If you two are not close, I would let her attend as a guest.

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  • Tory
    Devoted May 2022
    Tory ·
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    I wouldn’t feel obligated to include her. If you guys had a falling out then she shouldn’t be upset over you not wanting to be in the wedding, especially if you already have more than enough bridesmaids. I just think an ex-friend being involved could get messy, and your happiness is all that truly matters.
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