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I was asked to be a bridesmaid but my husband is not invited to the wedding!

Lacey, on May 12, 2016 at 1:58 PM

Posted in Etiquette and Advice 79

A good friend recently asked me to be her bridesmaid and I said yes, of course. She followed up by saying that my husband (married for 7 years) is not invited because their wedding will be small and they are trying to cut costs. I thought about it overnight and was super uncomfortable with the fact...

A good friend recently asked me to be her bridesmaid and I said yes, of course. She followed up by saying that my husband (married for 7 years) is not invited because their wedding will be small and they are trying to cut costs. I thought about it overnight and was super uncomfortable with the fact that she expects me to go to the expense of being a bridesmaid but will not pay for my husband's dinner. I'll be 7 months pregnant by the wedding and won't really know anyone there. Also, 2 of the other bridesmaids are able to bring their husbands. I told her the next day that I was uncomfortable with that and no hard feelings, but I'd like to decline to be a bridesmaid. I told her I was uncomfortable being 7 months pregnant and hurt that my hubby wasn't invited. I was so relaxed and non-confrontational about it! She flipped out, saying she was very hurt and that I am selfish and so forth! Help! What do you think?

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  • Rachel
    Super August 2017
    Rachel ·
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    I'm a bridesmaid in a wedding next week in a smaller wedding of 70 people and my FH who lives in another state that the bride has never even met is invited! So... I would definitely decline.

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  • Lauren B.
    Master October 2015
    Lauren B. ·
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    Hell to the naw naw naw

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  • Erin381
    Master September 2016
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    Actually I would not GO to a wedding that my husband was not invited to.... I think this girl needs a reality check.....

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  • Jacqui76
    Master May 2016
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    You're not the one being selfish. I wouldn't even feel bad about declining.

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  • Mrs.Hawks
    Master October 2016
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    I think you did the right thing by declining. Why are other BP members allowed to bring their husbands but not you? Honestly, I wouldn't even go after all she did/said.

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  • Z
    Master May 2012
    Zoe ·
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    Stand by your man and decline this 'honor'.

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  • NativeBride
    Super October 2016
    NativeBride ·
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    Why the hell can the other bridesmaid bring their husbands but not you? That's just straight rude. I'm sorry dear but stick to your decision to decline.

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  • annakay511
    Master July 2015
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    Your friend is a shitty friend. It is completely inappropriate for her to not invite your husband. You were right to decline not only bring a BM but you should also not attend the wedding!

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  • Jacks
    Champion November 2054
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    Omg no. That's a horrible thing to do to to you. I'm sorry that happened. I'd decline. How can she expect you to celebrate her union when she's disrespecting yours?

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  • FutureMrsC
    VIP April 2017
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    You're 100% correct.

    Your friend needs a serious reality check.

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  • GrumpyCatRebecca
    VIP September 2016
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    This would be a friendship ending move if someone did that to me. I can only imagine what other delightfully rude antics she has in store for her wedding.

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  • JBach
    VIP September 2016
    JBach ·
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    How shitty of her. You were completely right to back out.

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  • M
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    MrsInSeptember ·
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    You're right to decline!

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  • BlueHenBride
    Master March 2017
    BlueHenBride ·
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    I also think you did the right thing. She was being incredibly rude and inconsiderate by not planning to invite your husband. It's ridiculous for her to want you to celebrate her marriage, but not be willing to respect yours.

    Leaving your pregnancy out of it, she's in the wrong. Putting it back into consideration, your husband would need to be there with you from a practical standpoint. At that stage of your pregnancy, it would be awesome if your husband could be with you in case you need anything to stay comfortable. And on the off chance that something happened and you needed to go to the hospital? He wouldn't be there to take you. She's the one being selfish and unreasonable. Not you.

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  • JillR
    VIP September 2016
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    Yeah I call BS.

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  • Sour shoes
    VIP September 2017
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    You're totally right here. Your "friend" is rude and insensitive.

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  • JennV
    Master October 2017
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    I would decline also if I didn't really know anybody. Especially being pregnant and married for 7 years.

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  • ZeldaBride
    Master April 2017
    ZeldaBride ·
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    All hail King Richard. Lmao!

    Yeah, OP, you're friend is no friend at all. He's not even a plus one - he's your spouse! It shouldn't have even been a thought to scratch him from the guest list. You two are all our nothing.

    Please keep us updated on progress with this bridezilla-to-be. I'm really curious how this situation ultimately turns out.

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  • Kari
    Master October 2016
    Kari ·
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    It is completely insane of her to call you selfish over this. She is disrespecting your marriage but you're supposed to stand up for hers?

    Did this bridezilla behavior just pop out or has she always been a little self centered? I'm guessing the latter. So glad you declined!

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  • ChangingMyAutoGraff
    Expert May 2017
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    Thanks but no thanks! I can't believe she called you selfish. That's a hoot.

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