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Long Rant - Moh, am i in the wrong?

J, on December 26, 2019 at 5:08 PM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 18

So before I get into the tea (lol) I just want to say my main question is, am I being a bridezilla with this or am I in the rights to be upset over this? ALSO full disclosure when I say upset I don't mean I'm like crying and screaming over this lol, my feelings are just super hurt.



SOOOO my FH & I have been engaged since November 2017 and from the beginning we were very vocal about our wedding being April 2020. My MOH was fully aware she would be my MOH but I still wanted to be cute and "ask". I officially asked her when we went wedding dress shopping for me & all was grand. I was ALWAYS ready to talk wedding (I have a background in weddings so I'm OVER THE MOON to finally be planning for myself) with her but it would always turn into how my ideas were bad or the subject would be completely flipped into something about her. Fine whatever I stopped talking most wedding planning stuff with her. THEN we needed to talk about a dress for her! For me it was a big deal to pick out a dress that was truly affordable (my goal was nothing over $100, but cheaper the better lol) for everyone and the one I wanted her to wear was $80. Well she threw the biggest fit over the price so I then offered to pay half, thennnn she had this story on how she didnt want to show her arms because shes very insecure about them (I've known her for 8 years and she has literally never been insecure about her arms, and she is like couture model fit) so she picked out a dress that was COMPLETELY opposite of what I wanted, long sleeve, & $40. What STILL irritates me to this day about this dress was when she was going on and on about hating her arms and showing them she was wearing a freaking spaghetti strapped top 😑 - but I AM NOT the confrontational type so I said nothing. Flash forward to having this dress in our hands and now she is going to ALTER THE SLEEVES to show her arms & I'm still paranoid this dress throws off the other two 🤦🏽‍♀️. But fine whatever I'm really not going to let a dress ruin my day.
NEXT we start talking about the bachelorette (probably started talking about this 18+ months out from the wedding). I wanted to do a mini girls trip to either Vegas or San Diego and that's what I've said since day one! She agreed on Vegas because she's never been & thinks that would be the best location for a bachelorette. While we were at lunch one time I brought it back up because I hadn't heard anything since and she flipped her lid on me & then was trying to convince me to keep it local because it "didnt fit" her schedule. So I dropped it again. We are now 4ish months out from my wedding and at this point I was getting butthurt that no one had done any planning for my bachelorette so I planned it my self!!!! I asked all the girls their opinion, gave prices, options, etc. & we landed on a mini weekend in Vegas. MOH agreed to it and all has been fine with that, but I'm like hella hurt that she didnt bother to try and plan anything for me and fought me at just about every corner.
NOWWWWW she is engaged (as of maybe 2ish weeks?) and DO NOT get me wrong I am SUPER EXCITED for her and her FH but now I'm over here even more pissed because she has done nothing but talk and want help with her engagement photos, wedding planning and... HER BACHELORETTE. My first question after screaming with excitement and such (lol) was when were they going to get married. OCTOBER 2022. My problem is WHY on God's green earth are we planning HER bachelorette party now when MY WEDDING is in FOUR MONTHS. & my bachelorette is now in 2 months! LIKE WHAT EVEN IS THIS!?!?
If you've managed to read this entire rant bless you & thank you for coming to my ted talk lol 💞. Just really needed to rant about this to someone other than my FH & other bridesmaids 😅😅.

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Latest activity by Suzie, on December 30, 2019 at 9:33 PM
  • Alexis
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    No, I don’t think you’re being a bridezilla. The bridal party has certain “jobs” that they agree to when they say that they’ll be a part of your wedding. It’s frustrating when they don’t follow through, especially if you’ve already discussed who should be doing/ planning what. And the dress thing, stupid. Like why? Why even alter a $40 dress? Stupid. I feel like certain people just want to make everything about themselves, even someone else’s wedding. And the her wedding being in three years thing... I planned on having a long engagement to have enough time to do everything, and I’ve learned that most things will be completed during the last few months. Crunch time. My wedding is April 2020 also! Twins!
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  • Kristen
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    So my opinion is going to be the unpopular one here. Technically as most Brides will tell you and it does make sense that really the bridal parties only job is to show up and stand by your side and then the appropriate attire on your wedding day. Where my opinion is a little unpopular is that while I would not expect my bridal party to do and plan everything ultimately I feel that many of us choose ladies that are also not just people that we want by our sides but hopefully be there for the important events. At the end of the day it's fine that you planned your own bachelorette party as I know plenty of brides that have and sometimes the bridal party plans it. Sometimes it is just the maid of honor or sometimes it's the maid of honor and the Bridesmaids. Where I will say that you are not being a bridezilla and where she is wrong is that she does not seem to be as helpful as you would like or as supportive about your wedding day rather sound to me she's being a little bit difficult but then expecting you do everything for her. I don't know your friend and I am sorry if I'm speaking out of term but she seems to be more about herself rather than others. I would say this that don't expect too much from her and just hope she shows up the day of but I personally would not go the extra mile for her. If the other bridesmaids bring up doing something for her Bachelorette you can contribute and you can be there to support but I would not spear had it as she did not do the same for you. I am a firm believer and giving the same treatment that someone gives you.
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  • Mejo
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    GIRL! I totally feel what you are saying. They say weddings and funerals bring out the worst in people. I just got married 11.16.19 & I haven't spoken with my MOH after the day of the wedding. She complained and was just mean about everything I planned and was no help at all. I kicked her out of my get ready suite the day of the wedding, she complained at the rehersal dinner about makeup (that i paid for). She was hammered before the wedding having shots in the parking lot. I had to ask her to shut up during the ceremony!! With that being said, ignore all the ridiculous stuff and focus on you and your fiance! It will all be worth it in the end.

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  • Ingrid
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    She sounds selfish and I think the worst thing you can do is stay silent and hold it in. You pick what you want your bridesmaids to wear and that's it. I think there should be a conversation had where you Express your feelings without expectation of her changing as it seems to be her personality. Once you've released it move forward and focus on those that have and continue to be supportive.
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  • J
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    Thank you ladies for all your kind words & advice ❤. I totally agree that I need to have a conversation with her, I'm just always terrified of confrontation and hurting feelings haha - the last time I brought up how my feelings were hurt with her we didn't talk for like a month. Maybe this is even a friendship I need to reevaluate...


    ALSO to add insult to injury (& the main reason I was complaining about my choice of bridesmaid dress lol) is because the dress she wants me to wear for hers is $160 🤦🏽‍♀️. Like girrrrrrrl, I couldn't get you to buy an $80 dress and now you're gonna double it for me 😂😂. I mean I WILL buy the dress & I won't complain (to her lol) or make her change her vision but damn! I even bought all my bridesmaids their shoes & accessories so they wouldn't have to worry about it or the cost. UGHHHH. Okay I'm done bxtching lol 🙂.
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  • Taylor
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    You're completely within reason to be upset. I would be the angry crying and screaming that you mentioned... LOL It sounds like your friend is a little self centered. I would point blank ask her why she thinks it was okay to completely blow off your day and helping you plan but now she wants you to do that for her? I'd politely ask her to try and help you for the next few months before your wedding and then say you will be happy to help her plan her day (that's two years away) after you've gotten married. Smiley smile

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  • Jennifer
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    Your feelings are completely valid. She is very self absorbed. I would be very weary of helping her, as I could 100% see her becoming a real bridezilla.

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  • Cherry
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    OK wait. Nope. I read the whole other story and was like, "God, some people's children are just monsters who don't listen and don't care and are narcissistic and there's not much you can do about that." My own bridesmaids have pulled some whammies. But then I see:


    the dress she wants me to wear for hers is $160 🤦🏽‍♀️. Like
    girrrrrrrl, I couldn't get you to buy an $80 dress and now you're gonna
    double it for me 😂😂.


    Hell to the no! Smiley angry My petty ass would be all, "I hate the way my fingers look in this dress. I think I'm going to buy a full ballgown in another color for half the price." And if you need links on where to find one, I can hook you up, girl!


    She's a MESS! Good luck! I have no words. Smiley xd

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  • Gabbie
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    Sounds like MOH zilla to me. So im not just a bride-to-be, but a bridesmaid for my fiance's mom's wedding. I literally was just talking to my fiance in the car about how I'll wear whatever she wants me to because my biggest wedding pet peeve is when the maids dont "like" their dresses
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  • Blair
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    Girl I would have been so mad!

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  • Blair
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    Sounds like your MOH is self absorbed. There might even be some jealousy there. I wouldn't even discuss her wedding until after mine. October 2022 is a long way off

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  • Sara
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    This. Took the words out of my mouth.
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  • Mejo
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    Girl! Plus i just got my professional photos back and she looks angry in all of them--lord why???

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  • Kelly
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    Girl I feel you on this. She is honestly being a B and if my MOH tried to pick her dress I would say shut up this is my wedding lol. My future sis in law had a similar issue she complained about the bridesmaids dresses being expensive (they’re from Birdy grey so they are $99) now she’s saying she’s going to pay to have her altered to a style she likes so clearly price is not an issue. Also my sister who I don’t get along with at all is my “maid” of honor bc my parents are helping us a lot with cost and I know that they’d kill me if she wasn’t MOH. But my best friend is my “matron” of honor and she will help me do everything. Luckily I just basically don’t ask my sister anything bc she’s a full time student living in Michigan (we are from PA and I live here and our family does and we are getting married here) which is another reason she shouldn’t even be MOH but whatever. I would honestly just tell your friend (in person not via text so it’s more personal) that you are really hurt about her not helping you plan your bachelorette and even though you are happy for her, yours is in the more immediate future and you really need her right now. Tell her you are super happy and excited for her but this is crunch time for you and you need her!
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  • Naikesha
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    Ok sorry to be the bad guy but why are you her friend? oh course you don't do things and expect people to do the same but it sounds like you are a caring friend and you are allowing her to walk all over you because you don't like confrontation. She sound self absorbed and if she couldnt put any effort into helping you plan or even being excited for you then she's not really your friend and why would you want her to stand in an MOH position?

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  • Cherry
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    This made me laugh out loud at work! Smiley xd

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  • Concetta
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    No, you are not being a zilla!! my wedding is in March and I have experienced the same minus the person getting engaged... I get you girl!!!!! I know many people say the bridal party is not responsible for this and that... but I am sorry at the end of the day yes they or your moh especially should be planning you a bachelorette and being your biggest cheerleader!!! I am so sorry that you are going through this, and I would pay her back with however she treated you and made you feel do it to her

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  • Suzie
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    This woman is a piece of work. This is your wedding, and YOU get to choose whatever you want. And now you’re supposed to get a $160 dress?? HELL NO. Tell her she now needs to step up and rush the original dress YOU picked, or get walking lol. I’m annoyed for you (clearly lol). Please stop biting your tongue when she does these things. You are def not bridezilla, she is MOHzilla for sure. This is your day, hun! She can have her time after yours.

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