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Just Said Yes October 2026

Friendship advice

Acwedding2026, on January 27, 2026 at 6:27 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 3
My friend has her wedding set for June 2026. I am a bridesmaid in her wedding. I got engaged September of 2025 and set my wedding date for September of 2026. I asked her to be a bridesmaid in my wedding as well. My fiancé and I are on a tight budget for our wedding, and are covering the cost of everything ourselves. My friend told us in the beginning of January 2025 that she was thinking of doing a weekend long destination bachelorette. At that time I started saving money for it, but was surprised with my own engagement in September 2025. Since then I have had to use all of my savings to cover the costs of vendor deposits. She let me know just a few weeks ago that the cost for me to attend her bachelorette would be $900+ for flight, Airbnb, boat rental, food, drinks, etc. I told her that I was unfortunately unable to attend as the cost is something I simply cannot afford. Her Bachelorette is in March. After telling her I can’t afford it, she got mad and told me she is no longer going to attend my bachelorette in August because she no longer feels obligated (after she already rsvp’d). My friend and I live in different states, so we both have to fly out for each other's weddings as well. Am I in the wrong for not having the money to attend? I don’t want this to ruin my friendship, but if I spend $900+ on her bachelorette I won’t be able to afford my wedding payments or potentially the cost to fly out to her wedding and the costs associated with that.

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Latest activity by Vee, on February 17, 2026 at 9:08 AM
  • Natalie
    August 2021
    Natalie ·
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    You absolutely aren't in the wrong for not having money to attend her party! A good friend wouldn't try to make you feel guilty for living your life and starting your own family, her whole attitude doesn't look nice here. She is entitled to have her own priorities and apparently you and her friendship with you aren't high on that list.

    You did nothing wrong, if the friendship fades out after that it would be entirely her doing. Friends don't ruin relationships because of life events interfering with plans. You're being wise with money, good for you! If she comes around and apologizes for her behaviour, fine. If she doesn't, well, you're probably better off without her and your bachelorette would be so much better without her attending either.

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  • Pat
    Dedicated October 2023
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    It would have been so much better if friends decided to design a simple bachelorette for her based on a comfortable night's (or weekend's) expenses. Also, it should be within reasonable costs even if someone cannot make it.

    All you can do is share that you are excited for her celebrations and hope she can be excited for yours. There is no obligation that she even come to your bachelorette. It is the weddings that are so special for both of "us."


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  • V
    Just Said Yes May 2027
    Vee ·
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    I don't feel you are in the wrong at all and considering she is also planning a wedding she should understand how expensive it is. I would not be concerned about this ruining your friendship. If she is any kind of a friend once the bridezilla in her calms down she will realize the reality of the situation..... hopefully 🤞🤞🤞
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