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Kendall
Just Said Yes August 2023

Firing a bridesmaid? how?

Kendall, on March 15, 2023 at 12:14 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 4

I need advice! SO i have a bridesmaid who I am now noticing is being the DRAMA of my group. There is SOOOOOOOOOO much drama in my bridal party cause of her. I recently hung out with her, and she asked me that when we go on my Bachelorette trip if she can HOOK UP with my other bridesmaid. I addressed it with her and told her that I'm NOT okay with that happening. And she said that she won't be physical but she will be "verbally flirty" with her. Which I'm ALSO not okay with!!! I reached out to the other bridesmaid and she said she had NO IDEA that the other one was trying to get at her. She told me that she will NEVER and WON'T let that happen cause this is about me! I just feel like that was the line for me cause this is supposed to be about me, and I feel like she is making this all about her. I'm so mad. To add more to it, she also was putting words in my mouth and told everyone that "i over think everything due to my mental health'' What!!!! ALSO to add, I told her that whatever is going on in the group (drama wise) that I am not getting involved, this is for them to figure out, and she told them that I said "they were all brickering and fighting, and had no idea what I was talking about"


I honestly feel like this is just the Line for me. I don't know how to address it. I know that if this happens we will probably not be friends after this, but I just feel disrespected when she asked to hook up with my other bridesmaid.

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Latest activity by Heather, on March 18, 2023 at 9:59 AM
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    CM ·
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    You said no, and your bridesmaid is not interested, so it's not going to happen. The bigger issue in my mind is all the disrespectful things she's been saying about you. If you are not interested in a friendship moving forward, then make it about that. The BM role will just be a natural consequence.

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  • Jacks
    Rockstar November 2054
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    So are you saying that your BM's can't hook up with anyone on this trip? Or just the two in question can't hook up? It does seem weird to me that you're gate controlling that, and that you shared that with the other bridesmaid. Seems like the drama is all over the place here.

    There is no good way to "fire" a bridesmaid without possibly losing the friendship and looking like a bridezilla.

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  • K
    Super September 2023
    Kimberly ·
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    Another way to look at this is that she asked you before trying to connect with your other bridesmaid. I can see why you might be concerned that the timing might not be the best because you don’t want awkwardness or drama before your wedding, but you also can’t control two other adults’ relationship. Kicking her out will be a major step and potentially friendship ending. It’s different, of course, if she actually starts harassing your other friend/not taking no for an answer or something that makes your other friend feel uncomfortable. Other than that, though, I don’t see how this takes away from the focus being on you for the weekend. It’s a bonding experience, so presumably all your bridesmaids will be interacting with each other anyway.
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  • Heather
    Dedicated May 2023
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    Do you have enough groomsmen? If no, let that be your excuse.

    How many couples are in your bridal party? Is it an odd number? Are you superstitious about odd numbers? Bump them and let that be your excuse.

    Is there any plausible excuse before you burn the bridge of the friendship or familial relationship?

    If you can't do it peacefully, be firm yet classy about it. Do not let their poor behavior draw you down to a lower level. Diffuse the situation so it's less stress over all, but do it soon so it's not eating away at you. If she's already invested in things for the wedding, offer to reimburse her. Be fair, have dignity, and choose your words carefully.

    Bottom line, it's your wedding. Have the wedding party that will have your back, not cause more stress and drama.

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