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Jessica
Master September 2020

Just need to rant

Jessica, on July 31, 2020 at 10:26 PM Posted in Community Conversations 0 7
My wedding is in 42 days, sunrise on September 12th. Our date has been set pretty much since we got engaged February 2019. We decided on sunrise the end of last year, I don’t remember exactly when, maybe late December.
I am talking to one of my MOHs earlier and tell her I’m planning on having her and my cousin (second MOH) carry lanterns instead of bouquets and she says “lanterns would be kind of weird mid-day when it’s bright out, that’s more sunset or sunrise.” I couldn’t even respond. I had no words. I get that my wedding is not her top priority and that she has other things going on in her life too, but couple this with the fact that she still hasn’t even ordered a dress and she’s known what color she needs to get for at least seven months... I just feel like she doesn’t even want to be part of this.
Both of my MOHs have apparently assumed that the other is doing all of the planning with me so neither has done anything unless I specifically ask them to and even then it depends. I know they are only required to get the right dress and stand up there with me on the day, but she doesn’t even know what time she’s supposed to be there. I’m the type of person that goes above and beyond for those that I love, and I don’t even feel like my best friend or cousin (who I grew up with and is more like a sister) can even be bothered to do the bare minimum- ie buy a dress.Rant over, I just needed to get that off my chest. FH uses this as proof we should have just eloped all along, and lately I feel like he’s right.

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Latest activity by Molly, on August 2, 2020 at 1:09 AM
  • Molly
    Expert August 2021
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    I'm so sorry you're dealing with this! These troubles probably don't help when you add Covid to all of this.

    I love the lantern idea! It would be perfect for a sunrise wedding.

    It is a bit weird that they don't know the time of day. I would remember if someone I knew was having a sunrise wedding because it's a unique time of day to get married.

    I would take a deep breath and maybe go get coffee with your two MOHs and ask what might be going on and if there is anything you can clear up. Sadly you can't make them care more about the wedding but this way you can at least see what might be going on.

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  • Kerry
    Savvy July 2021
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    I’m sooo sorry that you have to deal with that. It’s YOUR day and you should get everything that you want. Unfortunately as brides we have to deal with everyone’s opinions and input on our day. You are not alone with dealing with unnecessary drama. It’s important to step back and remember that you are soooo incredibly blessed to find your person in life. Some people search their whole lives to find their person. At the end of the day the only thing that matters is the love that you and your future husband have 💕
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  • Leanne
    Super September 2020
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    It will be OK! Just try to remember that they’re not gonna be as invested or remember every detail as well as you do. I think this is why I opted against a bridal party, because they can’t let me down if I don’t ask him to do anything to begin with LOL. Just be really specific with them about what you need them to do
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  • Jessica
    Master September 2020
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    Thanks Molly! Getting all three of us together would probably help a lot, it’s difficult with their work schedules, but I don’t see any other way to get us all on the same page.
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  • Jessica
    Master September 2020
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    Thank you Kerry! I’ve been letting everything roll off me for a long time and I think it has all just caught up with me now. You’re right though, no matter what else happens or who shows up at, I get to marry my favorite person in the world.
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  • Jessica
    Master September 2020
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    In hindsight, not having a bridal party would have been much less stressful! I don’t feel like I’ve had unreasonable or even high expectations, but I did have expectations, hence ending up here feeling let down. I think I need to be in a better headspace before I talk to them, but you’re right about needing to be clear about what my expectations are for these last fourtyish days until the wedding and the day of. Thanks!
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  • Molly
    Expert August 2021
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    It can definitely be hard with work and Covid but, it needs to happen. I would also maybe bring a neutral party to coffee as well. Now, this could go bad (seen as gaining up on bridesmaids) but, it could also give you the strength to get all your thoughts out. Also if it's a neutral party it might make your bridesmaids more comfortable letting you know their issues.

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