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Beginner December 2017

How often do you see your bridesmaids?

Stephanie, on July 11, 2017 at 6:32 PM

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I have seen mine maybe 3 times since January. I know people are busy and most of them are moms, but I think it's weird that they are supposed to stand at the altar and represent sisterhood, yet I can count on one hand how many times I've seen them in 7months. Especially after losing my dad in March...

I have seen mine maybe 3 times since January. I know people are busy and most of them are moms, but I think it's weird that they are supposed to stand at the altar and represent sisterhood, yet I can count on one hand how many times I've seen them in 7months. Especially after losing my dad in March and being completely heart broken. Just wondering if maybe I'm asking too much...

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  • Terry
    Devoted September 2017
    Terry ·
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    It depends. One I haven't seen since march and that was just at a family party we both attended and another I see everyday at lunch as I work with one of my sisters.

    Don't let it get you down. Reach out to them more too. Text them about stuff they are interested In Smiley smile

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  • P
    Master April 2018
    Powers2 ·
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    I'm so sorry about your dad.

    As you get older it becomes harder to see friends regularly.

    One I've seen maybe 3 times since January, ive seen my moh maybe once.

    And the third I haven seen in over two years (she lives in Miami, I'm in NY) but we text, email and call as much as we can.

    It's really just how things are once everyone starts having kids, working, making time for a spouse or significant other. It does suck, I agree with you but I am sure your friends wish they could see you more.

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  • mel
    Super September 2017
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    4 out of 5 of my BMs live on the opposite side of the country. I talk to my MOH via text several times a week, maybe once/month on the phone. My BM that lives near me is about 30 minutes away, the past couple months we've been seeing each other 2-3 times/month, some is wedding related (bridal showers, BM dress shopping), but a lot is just spending time together -- celebrating our SO's birthdays, concerts, etc.

    I don't have a lot of local girlfriends, but my one other friend I saw in January, in May at my bridal shower, and again last week. That's 3x in the past 6 months and we only live 45 min away from each other. People's lives are just busy, especially if they have children, but even without, people get busy with work or their SO or family stuff and sometimes just want alone time instead of seeing their friends :/

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  • Futuremrswilson
    Master June 2023
    Futuremrswilson ·
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    I haven't seen one bridesmaid since BEFORE I asked her to be one. She's in grad school....in London. Mine might be an extreme example but still. And my other two bridesmaids live in NY and I live in FL.

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  • Christina
    VIP September 2017
    Christina ·
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    I talk to all of mine every day but it's been almost a month since I've seen them. Don't sweat it, you grow older and take on more responsibilities.

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  • Jessica
    Super April 2018
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    I see mine about once a month at least... A couple of them I see more often, but they all live pretty locally. My MOH is my cousin and I don't see her often, maybe like once every few months or longer. But she has a newborn and loves about an hour away. We are always talking tho, not about wedding stuff but just about everything

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  • AdventuresofRuth
    VIP October 2017
    AdventuresofRuth ·
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    @OP Have you done those things for your friends? Do you call them? Have you asked your friends to go with you in a coffee date or out to lunch? If not, it's not their fault.

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  • Andie
    Super August 2018
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    All my bridesmaids live in different states. I see my friends usually about once a year and my sisters once every 2-3 years. But I text with all of them several times a week and talk on the phone or FaceTime a few times a month.

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  • Makela
    Expert October 2017
    Makela ·
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    We get together once a month...they are all local and we have having a blast!

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  • AprilR
    VIP May 2018
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    Never. We all live in different states, but that doesn't mean we aren't close. Friendship doesn't mean physically seeing each other in person. I consider my bridal party my closest friends and I never get to see them but we talk all the time. We're supportive of each other and it makes it seem like we just saw each other

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  • Bemyguest
    Master April 2017
    Bemyguest ·
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    I talk to mine every day.

    But my sister is immersed in law school, and my two best friends live an hour away and have their own kids and jobs and husbands. So I might see them once every couple months.

    It doesn't matter. I know if I needed something they're the ones I call and they drop everything to come help. That's why they were my BMs.

    You may be expecting too much. Have you reached out to anyone? And have you thought about seeing a therapist to deal with the death?

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  • Liz
    Dedicated November 2017
    Liz ·
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    I see my MOH everyday. she is my sister and we live together ( until the wedding) and my other BM I work with during Aug- June so every work day (we are teachers) .... and we still try to get together a few times during the summer. my other BM is my FHs sister and I see her about 1-2 times a month

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  • K
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    KRAIN ·
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    One i them i see almost daily, the others i see weekly or 2x a month. my sister (moh) i see a couple times a year as she lives in FL and i'm in MA

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  • Jacqui
    Super June 2018
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    I've seen my BM's (the ones who aren't my sisters) way less since getting engaged. We just have busy schedules. But they love giving input on planning and we have a group chat, so I feel really blessed! They care about bonding as a BP, so the times we've gotten together have been special.

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  • mrsaj2b
    Master October 2019
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    Everyday for one. We work together. The other two maybe once / twice a year. The sad thing is we live in the same area not more than 45 minutes apart but life has got us all twisted. LOL!

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  • Kate
    Expert August 2017
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    I live 1000 miles away from both bridesmaids. I see them when I visit home every few months.

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  • 2BMrsKing
    Expert September 2017
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    Well, 2 are my sister's, 1 of whom lives 5 minutes away from me, my other sister lives about 45 minutes away, but see her a couple times a month, and my third girl lives out of state, so I don't see her as much. I haven't seen her since February, but we talk everyday.

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  • Mags
    Super July 2018
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    Wow... I see my friends at least every other week. (2 closest friends, will be in WP, just not official yet) And we all have tough schedules, and they have kids. My best friend from childhood lives back home, PR, and we see each other 2 to 3 times per year and we talk/text almost daily. Sorry but 7 months is a long time... have you made any efforts to get together? I often have them over for dinner, or go visit them... friendship is a mutual effort.

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  • Sheri
    Super May 2020
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    Mine are super busy also I am having to go to bridal stores to try on dresses with out them

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  • OnCloudCrutcher
    Expert September 2017
    OnCloudCrutcher ·
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    I'm sorry to hear about your father.

    One of my bridesmaids I haven't seen in 10 years and one I haven't seen in about 5. They live across the country from me BUT we talk pretty much weekly and have done so since I've last seen them.

    But to your question, I don't think you are asking too much if they live local. Maybe set some time up for all of you to have lunch and catch up?

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