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Just Said Yes October 2019

Maid of Honor troubles

Lisa, on June 26, 2019 at 9:30 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 11
So, my maid of honor lives pretty far away from me. She lives in Denver while I live in Cincinnati. During the planning process, she hasn't been able to be here for things which is totally understandable because she's in Denver and flights are waaay too expensive. I'd much rather send her pictures of flowers or facetime during my dress shopping so that she can be there. The one thing that really worries me is the things we actually plan. My bachelorette party was suppose to be this weekend coming up and I had to cancel it because she wasn't going to be able to make it. We had a hard time coming up with a location and we finally just decided to stay in Cincy.. I asked her if that was okay and she said yes. Then she told me a week or two later that the flights were $300.. which I then said I would pay half of her flight because I know money is tight and that I would match what she had saved for her flights. She said ok thank you. My bridesmaids were trying to ask her what was going on for this weekend. Nothing. Crickets. I texted her asking her if she would talk to them about it soon. She said she was at work and was pretty busy and would get back to them that day. She didn't get back to them that day... I texted her again and asked if she would be able to make it and if everything was ok and if I could help with anything. Nothing. I then cancelled my bachelorette party a couple days later since she didn't say anything to me (😔) and told everyone.. and that's when my MOH finally texts me back saying that it was too expensive and that it wasn't worth spending $300 to only stay here for 2 nights which really hurt because I haven't seen her in a while.. So, I know what everyone's thinking, the only job she has is to show up to the wedding and stand beside me. Yes I know. I'm not a bridezilla haha but she offered to plan it and didn't follow through and kinda messed up some work schedules for my friends and wasn't going to tell us about it probably until the day before she was suppose to be here. I offered to pay for half and even her entire flight and she said she didn't want me to do that because she hates asking for help... But I did offer. I really wanted her to be here so I tried everything I could. When I talked to her about why she didn't bring this up before, she was very rude and acted like this was my fault. I'm a very understanding person. I've been stupid broke and not had a lot of money for things. I understand not wanting to receive help and such too but this is a really big day for me and we've always talked about our weddings in middle/high school... I just thought maybe this once she would take my help and be here for me during this special time. She's my bestfriend and I would gladly do that for her..
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The past few days when I actually try to talk to her about this situation, she hasn't been saying much for hours on end until really late at night and then we can't even continue the conversation.. Yes she's at work and she can be busy at times but she's all over social media while she's at work and was completely ignoring me. I may sound super annoying but I just want to figure this situation out because flights are still going to be $300 during the time of my wedding and I need to know if she's going to be there.. not having my MOH at my wedding would be devastating and she hasn't really convinced me that she'll be there. Especially with the way she's acting towards me right now.. So my question is, should I demote her and have one of my other bridesmaids be my maid of honor or should I take her out of the wedding and find another bridesmaid? I've done EVERYTHING I possibly could. Called her, texted her about my side and wanting to hear her side, offering to pay her entire flight to Cincy to be here for me, my mother offering to pay for the hotel rooms, everything. At this point she seems like she has checked out and doesn't want to be here anymore. I don't want to lose her as a friend but at the same time, I can't just have her not show up to my wedding after I offered to help so many times and break my heart before I get married...

I appreciate the help ❤

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Latest activity by Joanna, on June 27, 2019 at 12:05 PM
  • Wendy
    Super August 2021
    Wendy ·
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    Wow this really sucks!!! Is she going through anything personal!?? A break up?? Depression??? If so, maybe is understandable that she wants to be left alone... if not she’s really being a horrible friend... I would straight out tell her how you feel... tell her that based on the attitude she has been giving you and based on everything that has happened lately you feel as though she doesn’t want to be your MOH and that you’re not gonna make her or even ask her anymore... that you’re tired of trying and have done everything possible but she’s not giving you anything to work with and so therefore is fine and she doesn’t have to and say you hope she makes it to your wedding as a guest... I personally wouldn’t ask someone else to be my MOH, unless you’re close to someone else like that... good luck!!
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  • Sarah
    Master September 2019
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    Honestly you have two choices: 1. Leave it alone and hope she makes it to the wedding or 2. Kick her out/demote her and ruin your friendship. There’s no keeping someone as a friend if you kick them out or demote them in your wedding.
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  • Sarah
    Devoted October 2018
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    I can understand why you are upset about this. I definitely don't think demoting her or kicking her out are good ideas - it will only make things worse. I am also a little confused why you had to cancel your bachelorette party twice. Yes, she offered to host it, but it was going to be in Cincy, where you live. I don't understand why you and your friends/other bridesmaids still can't plan a night out to celebrate. I don't think it's fair for you to put all the blame on her for that one. Does she have a dress for the wedding? Honestly if it's your best friend and you aren't seeing any red flags in her personal life (aside from what you mentioned), I would just trust she will be there.

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  • L
    Just Said Yes October 2019
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    I only cancelled once. I did because I wanted to celebrate with her too. I don't understand why she couldn't tell me she couldn't make it. Nothing was planned because she was in charge of that. No one knew what was going on..and she would've been extremely upset if we did one without her too so it's just a lose lose situation 🤷🏿‍♀️
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  • Sarah
    Devoted October 2018
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    Maybe she felt bad and was trying to avoid the conflict, which I agree is wrong on her part. I'd try to have a phone or facetime conversation with her and let her know you'd love if she could be at the bachelorette party, but if she isn't going to be able to make it you will understand. You have already offered to pay and she turned it down, so if it upsets her that you still want to have one, then so be it. You have plenty of time before your wedding to plan a bachelorette party along with your other bridesmaids. If she still is upset about that, then that's on her.

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    Just Said Yes October 2019
    Lisa ·
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    Yeah I agree. My other bridesmaids are wanting to plan another one.
    I have tried to call her and facetime though and she doesn't pick up. She's just completely ignoring me. I even asked if everything was okay and she said yes.. We talk about everything so I really don't know what's going on..
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    Crappy situation for sure. I would probably just back off of her a little and don't call or text as much. The cancelled bach weekend is over, there's really nothing to talk about anymore around that specifically. Not an excuse for bailing, but maybe she feels a little smothered. I think she definitely feels bad about everything which is why she's avoiding you. If your other girls want to plan something else, you should let them (and stay out of it). IF they want to try and include her, great - otherwise she can just get an invitation and decide if she wants to come.

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  • Jennifer
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    You need to be persistent in getting to the bottom of it. Let her know you're here for her! Maybe schedule a time in advance to facetime, as when texting, things can get taken the wrong way because you don't know the tone someone is speaking in. Also, let your bridesmaids plan you another Bachelorette, there's no need to sacrifice your time as a bride because of her ghosting the party!

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  • Melissa
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    That is definitely a sucky situation, but I would not demote her unless you want to lose her as a friend. I would plan another night out with your other bridesmaids as CO-OH is a long way to travel twice. If I was in her situation, I would not travel either. As for constantly trying to reach her, maybe cut back on that and give her some time/space. Next time you do contact her, do not bring up your wedding at all. She probably has something else going on that is causing her stress.
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  • SHANNON
    Savvy November 2019
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    Common problems we run into with bridesmaids: 1) financial issues; and 2) dependability issues. It sounds to me like she may have financial issues that cause her embarrassment and it causes her to come across as passive aggressive and defensive. She probably feels a little bit guilty to make matters worse. Maybe pick a "co-maid of honor" just in case. I would just assume that she may or may not show, and have a back-up plan. If she shows, you have two MOHs. If she doesn't, you already have someone in place there.

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  • Joanna
    Savvy October 2021
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    This sucks. You should be able to count on your MOH actually being at your wedding, as well as your bachelorette. I wouldn't push it any further. She's clearly not interested in communicating.

    At this point, I'd ask your other bridesmaids to collectively plan your bachelorette and include your MOH on the details but not rely on her to contribute or even attend. As for her actually coming to the wedding, tell her you can help with the ticket but need to know whether she's going to be there by the RSVP deadline that the rest of the guests have. Then leave it alone.

    I'm really sorry you're going through this.

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