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Emma
Savvy September 2022

Maid of Honor is being Weird about Bachelorette

Emma, on January 1, 2022 at 7:51 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 21
Hey guys! i’m having a super difficult time understanding my moh and her reactions to things. i could use some advice!
I planned a bridesmaid proposal dinner a few months ago. It was a blast!! Their boxed proposals turned out great & my mother in law helped cater w her restaurant & helped me pick out a bit of table decor.
Now for the issue, my moh said things like “you’re being too extra.”, “the bridesmaids don’t need gifts.”, “you’re spending too much money🙄”, etc. every time i brought up the dinner (i only talked abt it maybe 3 times)In the middle of the dinner tho, she blurted out that she was going to be planning my bachelorette & i couldn’t do anything to help. i thought that was super sweet!!! i suggested it be at my in-laws pool & she agreed. my bach is the 1st friday of june. a few other bridesmaids told me to suggest a theme to her because she was having trouble thinking of anything. I reached out to her just now & said that if she’s having trouble, id love to have a jungle themed pool party (so we could all dress in animal print bikinis lol). her response was “yeah i think i can do that”. i said to reassure her “just remember if you need any help id love to pitch in or even do the majority of it if you’re too busy” (she’s in nursing school). she told me she was going to be doing it & that i could help, but that i can’t spend much. i said okay & sent her a few inspo pics & what i was going to be giving all the bridesmaids on the day of the bach. she got mad at me & was like “you’re literally stressing over something that’s over 6 months away. don’t buy a ton of stuff” i told her it was just an inspo board & she then told me “okay don’t buy stuff then” & she seemed rlly mean abt it. i told her i know my own limits & that she has been so worried abt my money although she doesn’t know my financial situation & that i feel like she’s being v harsh for no reason. she then told me she just doesn’t want me to spend money bc it my wedding & that they should be giving me gifts & not the other way around?i just don’t feel like giving party favors at my own bachelorette or wanting to buy a few decorative balloons is weird. my friends all have v busy lives & i appreciate that they are putting time away to celebrate w me, so of course i want to give them party favors. why she being so weird about decorating or my party favors? i didn’t ask her to do it & i LOVE planning parties. Am i taking her reactions wrong or am i being weird? idk.

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Latest activity by Gobacktome, on January 2, 2022 at 4:51 AM
  • Stacey
    Super May 2021
    Stacey ·
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    Try to put yourself in her shoes…by inserting yourself in the planning, you’re implying that you are second-guessing her choices, or that it won’t be good enough, or even that your don’t trust her. This is a party that she has graciously offered to host; and as hard as it is, just let her take the reins…you’ve let her know you’re available for help so she knows she can reach out for help if she needs it. But don’t keep pushing it upon her. All you really need to do is give her the date and the guest list. Maybe it won’t be exactly the party you would have planned, but be gracious for her efforts as I’m sure they will come from the heart.

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  • Emma
    Savvy September 2022
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    I believe I may have come off wrong. My problem is not at all that i don’t appreciate her or the bach. idc abt the bachelorette. it’s mostly for them anyways! i’m disappointed in the fact that she keeps making assumptions about how much money i’m spending & is getting visibly angry over party favors. i haven’t said anything to her about the bachelorette until today & it’s been months since we originally talked about it. i’m not going to say anything else to her about it because maybe she did think i was being pushy. i truly didn’t mean to be that way. thank you for your point of view. i appreciate the perspective!Smiley smile
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  • Jasmine S.
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    It sounds to me like she's jealous (perhaps insecure about her own finances and wishes she could spend as much money on her own events) and is being passive-aggressive about it.
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  • Candace
    Super March 2022
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    Sounds like this is very exciting for you. If you have already put your trust in her planning the party then you'll have to surrender the control of it over to her. Save the bridesmaid gifts/favors for the wedding day and let them take care of you at your party.
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    I agree with Stacey and Candace. She likely feels like you're stepping on her toes (and to be fair, for a party that's in *6 months* she really doesn't have much to do yet - especially if it's going to be at a private home). She may be planning to do favors or something at the party, and she doesn't want you to buy stuff for a party she's hosting. Just try to let go (I know it's hard).

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  • Stacey
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    Aaah, I see. I totally agree, her comments about how you spend your own money are definitely inappropriate and I would feel the same way as you about that!

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  • Emma
    Savvy September 2022
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    That’s kind of what i thought! that’s why i’m not being too confrontational about it because i feel like there might be some internal stuff going on that may not have much to do w me, just finances!
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  • Emma
    Savvy September 2022
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    I didn’t even think of doing that! maybe i should
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  • Emma
    Savvy September 2022
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    Definitely a possibility! thanks!Smiley smile
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  • Emma
    Savvy September 2022
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    Haha! good to not i’m delusional on that. i rlly don’t mind the bach! i just didn’t like the unnecessary financial comments during all of this
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  • Michelle
    Champion December 2022
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    I will be the odd one out because it sounds like she comes from a very old school traditionalist social circle. What you are describing that you have done and are planning is very modern and influenced by Pinterest/Instagram that not everyone uses for realistic inspiration. Not that there’s anything wrong with Pinterest ideas but they don’t reflect reality in most cases. Some brides lose sight of that and get caught up in all the modern trends and forget there is still a group of traditionalists and those who follow old school etiquette (completely different from tradition) who aren’t comfortable with how weddings are done in the modern age with an overall attitude of doing it their way and everyone else can stay home who doesn’t like it “because tradition and etiquette are outdated”.


    Old school etiquette says the bride does not contribute any planning toward the bachelorette, same with the shower. Including that the bride doesn’t contribute a penny. Modern sleepover weekends that require a plane ticket for everyone are a new Pinterest/Instagram trend that not everyone is fond of or can afford, and she’s probably used to the inexpensive one evening dinner and drinks night out then call it a night bachelorette party.
    What she is describing with “being too extra” or “don’t need proposal boxes” goes back to old school tradition and is attempting to reel you in from getting caught up in spending extra time/money/energy on things that she knows will get donated to Goodwill the next day or that guests won’t notice at the wedding. Though there are less blunt ways to say that.
    She’s your maid of honor for a reason, usually because she’s the BFF. So make an effort to sit down and have a coffee date with her to find out what is going on, if there are any underlying issues between you or stressing her in general not being addressed, without bringing up the wedding at all. If she is your best friend, you two should be able to always communicate openly and freely without judgment.
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  • Emma
    Savvy September 2022
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    Hey! thanks for advice!Smiley smile
    Although i get where you’re coming from, I’m the more traditional or old-school one in our friendship! Obviously you don’t know this, but she is far from traditional. Her beliefs are v unique to her own experiences & she never judges me for wanting a more traditional lifestyle.
    It’s one of the million things i love about her.❤️That being said abt her though, it’s one of the reasons I’m so confused about the reactions i’m getting. Us getting together & sharing mood boards or inspo has always been super normal for us. Whether it was a graduation party, middle school bday parties (we’ve been bffs since 3rd grade lol), halloween parties, etc., her & i always bonded over dreaming up ideas.Once I got engaged, a lot of that rlly went out the window. That’s why I’m mentioning her previous comments. Her only responses now are pretty negative & always concerning money. I don’t talk abt anything regarding wedding festivities hardly at all anymore due to the mean comments afterwards.As for the Goodwill comment, the proposals were their individual favorite wine, a local nail shop gift card, & some homemade cookies in a cute box that had their name on it. Nothing crazy or too expensive for me. The bach is going to be at my in-laws pool. it’s not an expensive all weekend stay & there’s not much room for decor. Which is why I’m so confused as to why she’s getting so upset over party favors or why she feels the need to keep trying to tell me i’m being too much when there’s rlly not a lot going on lol.Anyways tho, I rlly appreciate the perspective & I’m definitely going to just try to talk it out with her next weekend!Smiley smile who knows maybe i’m just being paranoid🤣
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  • Jacks
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    You’re micromanaging a party that won’t happen for six months? Legit question you said June, right? If your MOH says you’re being extra, you probably are. Hang around here for a bit to get a feel for things.
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  • Emma
    Savvy September 2022
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    I’m assuming you didn’t read the part where her sister (my other bridesmaid) reached out to me & said she was having trouble thinking of a theme & needed me to give her a theme. I haven’t spoken about it since she said she was going to plan it. I don’t think that’s micromanaging:/
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  • I
    Just Said Yes November 2022
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    Well if she’s very traditional then she’s probably feeling a lot of emotions right now. Especially if the negativity started when you got engaged. She’s probably struggling with being happy for you because of the fact she’s sorta “losing” her best friend. Usually in most cases it’s like a you’re my go to person but when you get married that changes and life changes overall so she’s probably feeling upset in that way. She may also feel a little bit resentment giving gifts just because of how she is already feeling, and then maybe she feels like she’s being replaced in some way. Whether that’s the case or not it’s a very common feeling. If she really cares about you though she probably doesn’t want you to have to spend the money either since they are supposed to do that for these parties. My maid of honor doesn’t want me to pay for anything at all whether I can afford it or not. It’s not that she’s concerned with your finances exactly it’s more or less like she wants you to have a good time, but those feelings can come out and so she just isn’t sounding nice. I would defiantly try talking about it or reassuring her. Ask her what her idea is maybe?
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  • Emma
    Savvy September 2022
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    Thank you for the advice! She isn’t traditional, but we have been best friends for a long time & I definitely have not been able to spend as much time w her. She’s incredibly busy w nursing school & I just opened my own business. We both got super busy within the last year. She honestly probably is just worried abt me spending money, but the consistent negative comments & money questions is inappropriate. I just feel like it’s appropriate to show up to a party for you, thrown by others with AT LEAST a thank you card & it upsets me that she’s being so mean abt me wanting to do something of that sort for her & the other bridesmaids.
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    Just Said Yes November 2022
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    I do get that, and there’s nothing wrong with wanting to bring something for them cause you appreciate them. I’m that way too and my friend gets upset with me too. She says it’s because it’s supposed to be my day? But either way I get what you’re saying. If you really wanna give them something I’d say give it anyways as a surprise ? Just a suggestion. I wasn’t trying to be negative just putting out possibilities since I don’t know you or your friend. If you don’t feel like it’s super negative then it probably isn’t. But I can’t really say why she’s being so pushy or mean about it. Maybe she just wants you to take care of yourself ya know?
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  • Emma
    Savvy September 2022
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    Haha! yes! you’re my kind of person!❤️ gift giving is basically my love language lol! i didn’t think you were being negative, no worries!Smiley smile i think i am going to bring a thank you gift & just surprise them anyways. some ppl on here are saying i’m micromanaging, but that’s rlly not the point i was upset abt it. it was just her comments about money, so i appreciate you not assuming i’m trying to be a control freak lol!
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    Just Said Yes November 2022
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    I’m glad I could help ☺️ And to be honest she might be mad but not. My friend gets that way all the time. She says you don’t have to do that! And I know I don’t but I do it anyways cause like you said it’s my love language 😂. You’re definitely not being a control freak!
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  • Emma
    Savvy September 2022
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    Exactlyyyyy haha thank you!!!🤣❤️
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