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Corrin
Dedicated October 2021

Maid of Honor woes

Corrin, on September 14, 2020 at 2:23 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 13

Hi everyone!

So this post may sound pathetic but bare with me lol

I don't have many girlfriends in my life. I have a decent amount of friends (mostly guys) but none of them are like someone I'd I share my secrets with.

Except 1. She's my best friend and we've been together through ups and downs. Obviously when I got engaged back in March of this year, I immediately asked her to be my MoH and she accepted.

As COVID got worse, in June we had a conversation where she basically said if there isn't a vaccine, then she won't be coming to the wedding which is planned for May 8th, 2021.

First of all - I totally get it. I understand completely and I told her as much. Her safety and comfort is #1 to me.

But now I'm in this tricky situation. Technically she's still my maid of honor because we have no idea what COVID is going to look like in May of 2021. If we do get a vaccine (or it slows significantly), she'll come and everything will work out fine.

But should I give her a cut-off date as to when to tell me she can't do it so that I can find someone else? Who else would I even have be my MoH? I don't really have any other people that are super close to me (especially no one that can write a speech about us..) Has anyone else had a MoH that they weren't really close to?

The second problem is what if I ask someone else and then end up moving the wedding back 6 months anyway because COVID surges or something? It's not like I could switch back to my best friend if she decides to come.

I've just felt really depressed over the whole thing since I can't make a decision because she's like the one person I actually want to be there.

Also, I don't expect the MoH to do anything for me other than show up and write a toast. With COVID and the fact that I live far away from most friends, I don't think I'll have a bachelorette party or anything like that.

I'd love to hear your thoughts! Or if anyone wants to volunteer to be my MoH, I'll take it Smiley winking

Thanks!!

13 Comments

Latest activity by Corrin, on September 16, 2020 at 10:29 PM
  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
    Caytlyn ·
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    I don't think it's okay to give her a cutoff in order to find someone else. Your MOH should be your closest friend, not just whoever can play the part for the day. If she doesn't feel comfortable attending once your wedding is closer, I would just go without a MOH. It's not a necessity.

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  • H
    Master July 2019
    Hannah ·
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    I agree with Caytlyn. A MOH isn't required for a wedding. I think the best course of action is to have her as MOH and just hope that COVID is under control by then. MOH is a way to honor your closest friend in sharing a moment with you. Would the toast even be as meaningful if you just picked someone you aren't that close with? I think it's better to chance not having a MOH or have a speech.
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  • Shirley
    Expert November 2020
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    I actually think she should step down as MOH and allow you to choose someone else. I would go without a bridal party, but want a MOH as a witness. Also, she needs to face the fact that we may never have a vaccine, but that's a separate issue. If you wanted to, you could keep her and have your mom or another female relative as a backup. If I am able to pull my minimony together, my MOH will not be able to attend and I will be having my mom step up for the ceremony.
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  • Molly
    VIP September 2020
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    You do not have t have a MOH. As far as a speech goes you could have her record a speech and play it at the wedding if she can't make it.

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  • M
    Legend June 2019
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    I agree with PP i don't think you should try to find someone to replace her in case she can't make it.

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  • Corrin
    Dedicated October 2021
    Corrin ·
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    @everyone

    Thanks so much everyone!! I really appreciate all your answers and it's definitely helped me decide.

    I guess I always just assumed they were required, but you guys are right - I don't really want anyone else to play the part so no reason to give someone the title just because.

    Smiley heart

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  • Corrin
    Dedicated October 2021
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    This is actually such a great idea - thank you!

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  • T
    Super April 2021
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    FH and I do not have honor attendants because we didn't want anyone to feel less special than anyone else. I don't think you need a MOH. I think it's okay to give her a date to let you know by, but I would not stress about trying to fill the role.

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  • H
    Devoted August 2023
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    She can still be your MOH even if she can’t physically stand with you that day. I’ve been to a pre-COVID wedding where the MOH couldn’t make it due to an international work assignment and she recorded a super sweet speech that they played at the wedding. Everyone had tears. Plus she will still be the person you talk to about the process and maybe can video call in on the day of to “be” with you getting ready. Don’t risk your friendship just for a balanced picture 😉
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  • Molly
    VIP September 2020
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    Of course! I hope everything works out!

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  • mrswinteriscoming
    VIP December 2021
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    To be honest, I wouldn’t have a back up/secondary MOH.

    As you have said yourself, there are too many ‘what ifs’ in this case and things can get sticky very quickly. Having a bridal party is a personal choice and there is no rule book that says you have to have a bridesmaid, MOH etc.

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  • Shannon
    Dedicated March 2022
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    Have you considered zooming or having her live stream/FaceTime? This way she can still be a part of and can give a speech. I think if she is the MOh you want and she can’t do it then go without one- don’t make a decision you will regret because you feel obligated to have one
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  • Corrin
    Dedicated October 2021
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    Thanks - you're totally right. I talked with her and if she can't make it, she said she's more than happy to do facetime or record a speech. (:

    Thanks so much everyone for making this stress point basically a non-issue! haha

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