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How to Add New Bridesmaid?

Jordan, on August 17, 2020 at 12:53 PM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 3

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I recently had a member of my bridal party step down due to personal reasons and have been debating about replacing her or not. I have spoken with my FH, my MOH, and my mom just to get their opinions and in this case they think it’ll be ok to ask another friend to step in. The friend I would be asking to step in is someone I’ve been close to for almost 10 years now and she does understand that the reasons she wasn’t chosen originally was mainly due to family traditions on both sides of having a smaller bridal party. This was all stuff we had discussed months ago when I first chose my bridal party and she has still been helpful and supportive in helping me plan since part of my bridal party lives in a different state. Just looking for some advice on how to bring it up and ask her (I’m pretty sure she’s expecting it).

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Latest activity by Lynnie, on August 18, 2020 at 5:03 PM

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Margaret · on August 17, 2020 at 1:14 PM
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It sounds like she is already familiar with the reasoning as to why she wasn't selected initially, I think as long as she's aware that she's really not 2nd choice, there shouldn't be a problem. But at the same time it's not terrible if the bridal count is uneven.
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Shantell · on August 17, 2020 at 1:37 PM
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I added a bridesmaid about a year after i asked all my other bridesmaids and she wasn’t offended at all. She had been the main one to help with wedding planning and a great friend for many years but my fiancé didn’t want another groomsman so that’s why I didn’t originally ask her. Then I decided I really wanted her in the wedding even if she had to walk by herself. She was beyond happy that I asked. Obviously a different situation but a little similar!
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Lynnie · on August 18, 2020 at 5:03 PM
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It sounds like you won't need to explain too much since she's already really involved!!
I would make sure to repeat though just how incredibly helpful she's been, how much that means to you, and how much you value your friendship! Focus on all the reasons why you'd love her up there by your side, and less on the fact that someone else dropped out!
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