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June 2016

Is the bride being unreasonable?

Rosey, on June 3, 2016 at 11:08 PM

Posted in Etiquette and Advice 73

I am the maid of honor in my high school best friend's wedding this weekend. she's always dreamed about having a perfect wedding so it's no shock that she has had specific wants/requests. She hasn't been appreciative for all the help her bridal party has been. She sends group messages to us...

I am the maid of honor in my high school best friend's wedding this weekend. she's always dreamed about having a perfect wedding so it's no shock that she has had specific wants/requests. She hasn't been appreciative for all the help her bridal party has been. She sends group messages to us bridesmaids with orders such as "make sure you're available all day the day before the wedding to set up the reception hall" and "drive me here, pick me up at this time." she scheduled the reheresal early in the morning but is demanding we return that evening to decorate the reception hall. I'm all for helping decorate the hall but to expect it seems unreasonable. She sent a group text to say We're going to eat pizza after but everyone is paying for their own. I am so offended that after all our help she can't show her appreciation with free pizza. She said it's because her fiancé's family is responsible for the rehearsal dinner so since they won't pay, we have to. Am I being unreasonable?

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  • BlueHenBride
    Master March 2017
    BlueHenBride ·
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    This isn't right! She shouldn't be ordering people to help her decorate, and she and her FH should definitely be paying for the pizza. Not sure there's a polite way to point this out to her, though. Even if there was, I doubt this chick would take the news well that she's supposed to treat everyone to pizza.

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  • K
    Super July 2016
    Katherine ·
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    She didnt even ASK if you could help set up for the reception, she just TOLD you? Geeze.

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  • Jacks
    Champion November 2054
    Jacks ·
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    Yep, I'd be all...nope sorry I won't be able to do that.

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  • The Trap Selena
    Master March 2016
    The Trap Selena ·
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    And you haven't told her about herself yet?!?!? She would be decorating everything on her own.

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  • Aminia
    Dedicated August 2016
    Aminia ·
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    Quick question how can you do all that and your wedding is tomorrow? Don't you have a lot of stuff that you have to worry about as well? Something isn't right here!!!!!!

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  • Jeleebeenz
    VIP September 2015
    Jeleebeenz ·
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    @Aminia - this is her first post and I am sure the date reflected is her "friends" wedding. I use the term lightly...... I think she is just looking for some support and advice.

    @Rosey - I am guessing this friendship is over after tomorrow? Hell, if it were me, it would be over now because I am not going to be treated that way.

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  • YouCanCallMeDot
    VIP January 2017
    YouCanCallMeDot ·
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    You are not a glitter covered slave.

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  • annakay511
    Master July 2015
    annakay511 ·
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    Have you called her out on it? "Hey, we're helping to set up for your wedding, giving up our whole day to help, the least you can do is feed us!"

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  • annakay511
    Master July 2015
    annakay511 ·
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    Have you called her out on it? "Hey, we're helping to set up for your wedding, giving up our whole day to help, the least you can do is feed us!"

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  • WaffleBread
    Super February 2017
    WaffleBread ·
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    Ugh! Good luck... Hopefully she'll come to her senses after the wedding craziness is over! You're a great friend!

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  • M
    VIP September 2016
    MrsInSeptember ·
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    Let us know how it goes today!

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  • FutureMrs.Lockhart
    Devoted November 2016
    FutureMrs.Lockhart ·
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    Maybe she just feels comfortable enough with all her bridesmaid to be a little demanding on the most important day of her life! As for not paying for the pizza I hope it's because the wedding has milked her dry! If she is that good of a friend just give her these few days !

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  • R
    June 2016
    Rosey ·
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    Thank you everyone for your overwhelming support! I went to the reheresal this morning and back to the reception to setup this evening without putting up a fight or complaining and she was a total witch! She was literally yelling at the wedding party to line up and telling the priest to take the part out of the vows that mention the wife being submission and obiendent. She was starting to argue with him that she refuses to be submissive, that she's equal....I couldn't believe it. This isn't the friend I grew up with. It's sad.

    I was 30 minutes late to the reception hall to help set up because I forgot something at home and had to turn around. Plus it was pouring rain and I had to make the 30 minute drive going 40mph on the interstate with very little visibility. She wouldn't even return my text or talk to me when I got there. It was so ackward and I was so upset. I am spending my whole weekend helping her with no appreciation. She acts like we're her employees. She literally had pictures of what each table should look like, they were all different. It was a pain in the butt. I think she wouldn't talk to me because I texted her how ridiculous it was to expect us to pay for our dinner a few days ago. Her response was to not go so that's what I did....I skipped the pizza. After tomorrow I am definitely done being her friend.

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  • Erin381
    Master September 2016
    Erin381 ·
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    That's really sad that this cost you a friendship Smiley sad

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  • Mrs. Coakley
    Master June 2017
    Mrs. Coakley ·
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    Wow!!! She sucks. I bought my maids lunch just for coming dress shopping with me! Good luck with everything :/

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  • Judith
    Expert October 2016
    Judith ·
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    Ew! I can't even.

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  • Judith
    Expert October 2016
    Judith ·
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    Sorry you're dealing with that bs :/ that's definitely sad and you're way nicer then I would have been.

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  • MrsBBR
    Super January 2017
    MrsBBR ·
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    People change and grow apart, and it sounds like you'll be better off without her even though it's never easy to "break up" with a friend =\

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  • Rachel DellaPorte
    Rachel DellaPorte ·
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    Unreasonable? Seriously?

    It's hard to believe that everyone was so willing to decorate her reception venue when they were never asked if they'd be willing to help much earlier (and who's breaking it down after the wedding? Let me guess...). I'm sorry...it might be my age, but nobody tells me what I'm going to do for them -- even if they were my best friend in high school. Ask me nicely, and I'll do whatever I can to make the wedding shine. Act like the warden, and you're on your own. There is also no way I'd use my time to attend a pizza party with a bill and a dictator at the head of the table. Her behavior was outrageous, classless, and disgusting.

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  • OriginalKD
    Master December 2015
    OriginalKD ·
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    Rosey - you seem very level headed and i'm so sorry you are going through this. Feel free to hang around and vent as needed. We are a crazy group, but super supportive. :-)

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