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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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  • Bee
    Master April 2017
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    Yikes. I would not attend the wedding even as a guest. I would also count this as a blessing since she's already showing signs of a bridezilla. You might have saved yourself from a lot of stress by getting out of this now.

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  • -R-
    Super September 2016
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    Married pregnant women always get a plus one.

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  • FallforLindahl
    VIP June 2017
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    That is insane. I would decline. There's no way I would go anywhere without my hubby!

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  • Kimi
    Master August 2016
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    Haven't read other comments, but she is so completely in the wrong.

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  • A Bride
    Super August 2016
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    But she's letting the other bridesmaids bring their spouse?

    Totally ridiculous.

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  • Private User
    Super December 2016
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    #byefelicia

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  • StokedToBeASaucier
    Master September 2017
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    Uhm she sounds like the selfish one! Regardless of having a small wedding, ALL bridal party members should be allowed to invite a date, ESPECIALLY their husband.

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  • Amanda
    Beginner April 2018
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    That is awful! I get cutting costs but come on now, no real friend would put you in that situation!

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  • Angelina
    Super July 2017
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    There is nothing wrong with you declining. I would definitely feel the same way as you if I were in your shoes.

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  • JumpinTheBroom
    Devoted March 2016
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    I wouldn't do it

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  • Irina
    Expert September 2017
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    You absolutely did the right thing backing out! There are other ways to "cut cost" with the guest list. If she was really your friend, she wouldn't have put you in this position.

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  • 5starFM
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    To cut costs, she should have just nixed the bridal party all together. Instead of insulting her "friend" and probably ruining whatever friendship yall had.

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  • Mrs.D
    Master July 2016
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    She sounds awful. I'm so glad you stood up to her!

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  • Ayesha
    Super October 2016
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    I think she's crazy, and doesn't realize that when you marry, you are ONE.

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  • StitchingBride
    Master October 2014
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    I think I feel sorry for the groom, and hope he's got a pre-nup.

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  • Elena
    Super June 2017
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    Even if you were single you should get a plus one, especially being in the BP. Let alone married. and pregnant. Baiiiiii Felicia lol

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  • Cheryl
    Savvy July 2016
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    I wouldn't care if she had a coronary and died right there at your feet! I get that it's your wedding day and you want certain folks around you, but be mindful of the folks you ask..it's not like she didn't know your situation..to me..not such a good friend if she hot cuz you got sense enough to say no..I'm good!

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  • Hollyberry
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    @Richard is on a role today.

    You did absolutely NOTHING wrong. Unless you are leaving out some craziness. But I doubt it. there is enough craziness on her side.

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  • Adri.Reilly
    Devoted May 2016
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    Decline that is extremely rude!!!! She is clearly having a bridezilla moment and her stress was taken out on you! There is NO reason for your husband not to be included. I wouldn't even come to the wedding without my hubby!!!! This wedding party sounds like it will be drama drama and more drama. You don't need that while your pregnant!!

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