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bootysjojo
October 2018

Just fired my Maid of Honor.

bootysjojo, on January 30, 2018 at 8:58 AM

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I don't know what I was thinking by asking her to be my MOH. I think I had a lot of wine one night and I got a crazy idea that she would be good at the role. Boy, was I wrong. She wasn't into it and wasn't helping me with anything. I'd try to get her opinion on something I need to make a decision on...
I don't know what I was thinking by asking her to be my MOH. I think I had a lot of wine one night and I got a crazy idea that she would be good at the role. Boy, was I wrong. She wasn't into it and wasn't helping me with anything. I'd try to get her opinion on something I need to make a decision on and her constant single response is "it's your wedding, hunny do it your way". WTF that's not helpful at all!! I think she just wasn't into it. My officiant is helping me more than any of my wedding party. So I made the decision and cut her in my final guest list shave. Completely. My sister moved to the role. Should have been her in the first place but my sister lives in another state so she can't help much. That's okay. I was doing it on my own or with the officiant's help anyway. Que sera sera! Have you had to let your MOH go? Was there drama? I avoided the drama seemingly, so far.

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  • Nadia
    Master June 2017
    Nadia ·
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    Wow! You do not fire a friend; in my experience it is an honor to be in somebodies wedding. My husband and I planned our wedding by ourselves, it was nobody else's job.

  • A
    Savvy July 2018
    Ana ·
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    I unfortunately had to let my original MOH go. Not because she wasn't helping but because she couldn't even make up her mind if she would be able to make it to the wedding.
    She is in Virginia and I'm in Nevada.

    She did not take it well and has official decided she is not comiing to the wedding at all.

    I really struggled with changing roles around but not knowing if she would even show up was really stressing me out.
  • Rebecca
    Savvy December 2018
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    I’m gonna be honest, I totally disagree with everyone else telling you why you were wrong. I understand being a MOH doesn’t make her your servant, but if she’s not into it then she doesn’t need to have the title. It’s your day and your life, and if you were stressing over it you did the right thing. No reason to be upset by something that’s under your control. I had a similar problem and had a talk with my MOH and we worked it out, but I’m relieved I didn’t let the issue go unaddressed. You do what you need to do.
  • K
    Beginner March 2018
    Kaleigh ·
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    My MOH is out completely as of TODAY... 2 weeks before the big day. SO SAD!!!!

  • Eamsee
    Super June 2019
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    Well said.

  • August2018 Bride
    Dedicated August 2018
    August2018 Bride ·
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    Was there maybe wine involved when you decided to fire her & cut her completely out also?
  • M
    Just Said Yes November 2018
    Mayra ·
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    Wow! That is why I decided not to have any bridesmaids. However, your MOH should not have to make YOUR decisions— it’s YOUR wedding. Smiley diamond
  • Mrs.hays
    VIP April 2018
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    What did I just read....
  • Allison
    Expert October 2018
    Allison ·
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    This is why my sister is my MOH. You can't fire your sister. .
  • Erica
    Expert August 2018
    Erica ·
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    Honestly you follow your heart. But if you want to save the friendship I would apologize. No one knows the whole story. So there was probably some thing that happen to made you kick her out the wedding all together. I hope everything works out and good luck.
  • QueenDavis
    Super October 2018
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    I want to fire my sister, and I could if I wanted to. She has done nothing but complained. I am not have a bridal shower or Bacholorette party because all she cares about is her jail bird boyfriend. I can't wait for this wedding to be over with.

  • Allison
    Expert October 2018
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    I'm so sorry! I meant it jokingly, but of course she isn't being helpful at all, you definitely should ask her if she really wants the responsibility /fire her.

    Do you have other bridesmaids?
  • KitandKaboodle
    Master November 2016
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    I didn't read all of your comments, but from what I read she was not there for you as you planned your wedding. And for some unknown reason (you may have commented but like I said I didn't read all of you comments) your FH is unable to assist. I understand when people feel they need to remove people from their wedding, but, IMPO, it's not the appropriate decision to make. I have been removed because I wasn't "there" for the bride, but being "there" for her meant I had to put her first. Friends can't always do that, and a majority of the time, our lives are in a tailspin, but all the bride sees is people not being "there" for her.

    Now I understand you removing her from the BP, but uninviting her altogether was just downright rude.

  • dancingwiththekumars
    Expert May 2018
    dancingwiththekumars ·
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    I selected my sister as my MOH. She lives 1,000 miles away in another state - but has been the BIGGEST help ever! I am so grateful I've had her along with me on this crazy journey.

    BUT I did have to unfortunately let go of a bridesmaid (who was a close friend). She did not seem into my wedding either and I heard less from her after my engagement. She missed our deadlines for everything, wouldn't respond to us, and backed out of my bach trip. I tried several times to meet her to speak in person, but she either 'forgot' or canceled on me. I was so stressed about this, thought about it for weeks, and I don't deserve that. I'm busy AF, but I've still been there for all of my close friends during my wedding planning.


    As a bride, you should NOT have to be stressed out by your bridesmaids. You're honoring them by having them with you, it's a 2-way street. Their position is to help you if needed, especially a MOH. The least they can do is offer you support and encouragement. Being a bridesmaid is a commitment, they are not regular guests.

    So sorry to hear that your MOH did not work out. It's your choice if you uninvited her, and I don't blame you for it.

  • Arline
    Dedicated October 2018
    Arline ·
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    This issues has come up so many times. And while yes it is an honor to be asked to be the MOH.

    There are things she should be doing to support you for you big day, including planning from the day she agrees. I know this is not favored by the general WW public. But here is a WW link that lays it all out what a MOH should be doing to help the bride.

    https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-ideas/the-ultimate-maid-of-honor-duties-checklist


  • Kim
    Devoted September 2018
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    Honestly, she did say there was more to the story, and that the BM was contacting other friends & family (I assume they are also guests), and that's wildly inappropriate. I think she was probably looking for some camaraderie from someone who's gone through the same.

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    Savvy May 2018
    MayBride2018 ·
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    I am in the same position as you and i really want to fire mine and i do not know what to do my wedding is in MAY! and shes is the most horrible person ever.


  • Chris
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    Sorry, it is nice if someone does the items on that list but those aren't requirements. I had a bridal party. I didn't ask them to throw me parties. Most didn't even live in my state and I didn't see them in person for the year before the wedding. Why would I expect anyone to do anything for me except stand to me and be comfortable and happy on the day of the wedding?

  • ThePeoplesBride
    VIP October 2020
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    Exactly this.

    Did I miss the memo about the tradition of picking out your bridal party while drunk and/or wearing rose coloured glasses?
  • Vanessa
    Expert May 2018
    Vanessa ·
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    Haha! Funny

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