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Kelsey
VIP September 2017

Found out bridesmaids aren't paying back my MOH for bachelorette related things, need advice

Kelsey, on July 7, 2017 at 4:55 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 11

Before anyone loses their shit, I don't expect my 2 bridesmaids or my MOH to do anything for my wedding. I've bought all of their attire aside from their $32 dress (which actually only my MOH paid for hers) and my fiance and I rented a cabin for the entire weekend for the wedding party and their SO's to stay at so they wouldn't have to spend money on that either. I don't like the thought of my dearest friends spending so much money just for my wedding.

That being said, my MOH (who has been a bridesmaid in many weddings and is on top of everything) was very excited to plan my bachelorette party since my mom apparently took control of the shower that she wanted to help with. From what I understand, we are going camping in New Hampshire for a weekend in August, which I am SO excited for. I love camping.

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Latest activity by Nancy, on July 8, 2017 at 7:53 PM
  • Kelsey
    VIP September 2017
    Kelsey ·
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    My fiance and I were just up in NH this past weekend where we met up with his aunt and uncle. While eating dinner with them, his aunt accidentally mentioned that the bachelorette is turning into a disaster because my bridesmaids haven’t paid my MOH (fiancé’s sister) for whatever they decided on splitting. His aunt mentioned my MOH has everything on her credit cards and made it seem like she’s now accruing interest and will be paying more than they were supposed to originally.

    So now I feel AWFUL. The LAST thing I want is anyone to be financially strained for my wedding.

    Both of my bridesmaids struggle with money - both have kids with little income and one of them is currently the MOH for her own sister’s wedding, so she’s got that on her plate too.

    So my question is - should I bring this up to my MOH so I can offer to help her out? She’ll be pissed (at her aunt) when she finds out I know about all this, but this feels like a no-brainer now.

    Editing to add: None of these girls ever knew each other until now, if that makes any difference.

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  • Chris
    Expert November 2018
    Chris ·
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    If she's accruing interest I'd bring it up, even if you all have to figure out how to settle up payment later.

    Or if you're in the financial position to do so, pay for it yourself?

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  • Constance
    VIP October 2017
    Constance ·
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    Yea. FH had to eat the cost of a GM when he was a BM in another wedding. It sucked. I'd offer to pay, and if it's too much money, I would recommend planning something low key.

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  • OG Sarah
    Master September 2017
    OG Sarah ·
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    I have so many questions....

    Did MOH ask budgets before planning? Were these costs agreed to before booking anything? Why was a bach even planned if people are struggling with money?

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  • IzziJones
    Super October 2018
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    I'd bring it up and and try help figure out how to pitch in.

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  • MDEasternShoreBride
    VIP October 2017
    MDEasternShoreBride ·
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    If you can afford to help, help. You are paying for a lot already though and she won't begrudge you, just them. Good luck.

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  • Kelsey
    VIP September 2017
    Kelsey ·
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    My fiance and I make a good combined income and I'd have no issue paying for all of it honestly if it meant they weren't burdened.

    And I totally agree Olivia. I've never paid a cent of interest in my life and pay my cards in full every month.

    However, his aunt is sort of dramatic and I honestly feel like she "slipped" it out intentionally, so I'm not 100% sure on what they're planning aside from getting a campsite (which should only be like $30). Or if my MOH is accruing interest at al (she could have very well paid for it already and is just waiting for reimbursement).

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  • Meaghan
    VIP November 2017
    Meaghan ·
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    My typical thought for bridesmaids disputes is to stay out of it, but if there is a way that you could suggest to your MOH that you would like to help with costs without letting her know the source that may be a good way to approach it.

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  • StPaulGal
    Master July 2017
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    What OG Sarah said. And mainly: why on earth would this even be a possibility if money is so tight? MOH shouldn't be spending this money if she doesn't have it, and she shouldn't be asking others for money when they can't comfortably spend it.

    See if she can cancel and get a refund. Nothing about this plan was even moderately well thought out or okay.

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  • Kelsey
    VIP September 2017
    Kelsey ·
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    I have been kept in the dark about everything. The only things I know are the dates (to make sure I didn't get booked for pet sitting, my second job) and that it was camping because that was my suggestion when she asked.

    I assume my bridesmaids agreed and just haven't done their share. One of my bridesmaids still hasn't even told me her dress size yet (I had to order multiple sizes in case it went out of stock) and tends to avoid things when she starts getting stressed about it. I'm assuming that's what's happening here.

    I don't think my MOH is the issue here at all.

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  • N
    Master December 2016
    Nancy ·
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    Stay out of it. This is between MOH and Maids.

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