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Lynne
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Lynne, on September 6, 2019 at 7:31 PM Posted in Community Conversations 0 15

Ok, about a month ago, I was going to change my wedding date to late September 2020 or early October 2020 because it is financially easier for my FH and I. But a friend of mine got highly upset because she said "October is her month and I can't just take her month." Then when she heard about me going with a light shade of purple, she again got highly upset because as she put it that is her color and I am stealing her ideas. Her wedding is this Halloween, her colors are black, very dark purple and silver, theme is Nightmare Before Halloween. She had strict guidelines for the bridesmaid dresses (long, black with sleeves) and we had to have the dress by September 1st.

I told her in August that I was ordering the dress at the end of August because I had an unexpected car problem (alternator went bad in my car), the part was just under $200. She agreed that my car had to get back on the road before my children went back to school. She also said that it was fine that I was ordering my dress then. I sent her a picture of the dress that I was looking at (long, black with sleeves) it is a wrap dress. She said it was perfect. I ordered it right after her comment and I told her it would be home in 2 days. She said great and that as long it was there before she had a meeting with the bridal party on Sept. 8th.

She sends me a text this morning that because I didn't get the dress in time for the meeting (which I did), and I wasn't helping her at all with her wedding (I was giving ideas and I told her I would help) and I was too wrapped in planning my own wedding. That she was ending the friendship. She also said that I never called her (when I did, she didn't answer). She called me selfish. I am not upset that she ended the friendship. I didn't cry like I have before. She knows that I am a office manager for my FH, I just started up my own business, I'm always busy with everyday things.

Should I alter the dress to make it more my style? I paid $35 on Amazon for the dress. I don't like sleeves and I am not into long dresses.

I am tempted to change my wedding from August 2020 to the late September 2020 or early October 2020. Is that crazy that I want to?

I think I am just confused. I've been in a decent mood today. My son had a problem at school (not a bad problem but emotional. He has high anxiety), so I've been trying to help him.

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Latest activity by Lynne, on September 7, 2019 at 9:30 AM
  • Mrs. Bubba
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    She sounds overwhelmed. How can she be upset if you’re getting married a whole YEAR later?!

    Give her some time to come back to you.

    At this point, I would alter the 👗to my own style. Wear it to the Wedding if you’re still invited.

    I actually did have to make the decision to cut a Bridesmaid because she was too busy planning her own (rushing to get married before the other 2 of the 3 👰s) and helping with the other one I suppose.

    She couldn’t even pick a 👗to wear.

    So, I set a deadline and she missed it.

    She then stopped talking to me.

    So, I didn’t invite her. If we can’t even talk, then she doesn’t need to be at an event that I’m paying for.
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  • Lynne
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    She stopped the entire friendship this morning. For once, I didn't get shaky like I have before
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  • Caytlyn
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    If you love the dress, go for it. I personally wouldn’t spend the money to make such big changes to a $35 dress. I don’t think there’s anything crazy about pushing your wedding back a month or two.
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  • Cher Horowitz
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    Your ex-friend sounds way out of line. I see nothing wrong with your plans at all. October isn't limited to only her. Lots of brides get married in October! I'm sorry she abandoned you, but maybe it's for the best Smiley heart

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  • Lynne
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    Definitely it's for the best.
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  • Karla
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    She sounds like a very controlling and toxic friend that no one wants to have 😭 & as for the dress I would see if you can return it or sell it. She doesn’t deserve to be your friend btw
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  • Karla
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    & have YOUR wedding whenever YOU want! Not like she’ll be there anyway lol
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  • Lynne
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    I didn't spend much on the dress. At least I can say that I now have a black dress, lol.

    This is the dress. My uncle is going to help me alter the dress.

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  • Lynne
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    Going to talk with my FH about the date tonight.
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  • Karla
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    Yeah make it a creation of your own 😍 sorry you had to experience that with your ex-friend. Your wedding is just as special as hers and we should just all spread love instead of envy! Good luck😘
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  • Lynne
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    Thank you. Now I can truly focus on my wedding and my business and my FH business.
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  • Megan
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    Wow that really sucks that that happened, I’m sorry you had to deal with that crap!

    But also, you can’t just claim an entire month. Lol like that’s RIDICULOUS. Talk about bridezilla.
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  • Meghan
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    October is not HER month. I’m also getting married this October and no one is stopping me 🤪. If you want to move your wedding to next October, do it! If you want to have purple as one of your colors, do it! She doesn’t own any month or any color. She might be overwhelmed with her own planning, but that doesn’t give her the right to treat you this way. I would go about your planning the way you want to. I’d also send back the dress you ordered for her wedding and buy something you like better. Amazon usually has a great return policy.
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  • Lynne
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    I agree with you. But she doesn't see it that way
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  • Lynne
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    She is overwhelmed but that is all on her, she waited to long to get things done.

    I am returning the dress.
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