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Heather
Savvy February 2021

moh advice (long post)

Heather, on February 11, 2020 at 7:49 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 4
I got engaged in July 2019 and elected one of my best fiends to be my MOH. I am not close with my mom and my sister passed away years ago so holding that position really meant a lot for me. (One of the reasons I wanted to elope b/c I always imagined my sister by my side) Then my MOH gets engaged 4 months later and she elected me as her MOH. Just recently my FH made a career change and we are having to sell our house and move across states and start new jobs all within a few months of our wedding. Fortunately we have the big things already planned and set in stone. My FH and I didn’t grow up in a privileged family so we are making the ultimate sacrifice to pay for everything (not a big deal, I know lots of couples who do this) however, I feel like me and my friend being each other’s MOH is putting strain on our friendship. I am having to plan and pay forth towards my Bach party (my MOH has other plans that weekend) but she keeps asking me about planning her Bach party which she wants to do two weekends after my wedding. Keep in mind, I am moving across states (to Colorado) so my Bach weekend will be in Colorado instead, our wedding is still in MN which we will have to travel to in June and then she wants me to travel back two weeks after my wedding all the while planning out her weekend when I’m already up to my head with all of my stuff (Bach party, wedding, selling house, buying house, starting new career). Her wedding is at the end of August. Has anyone ever experienced something like this where the both of you were each other’s MOH? I feel like we’re not able to support each other like a MOH is supposed to which sucks because obviously I really want to be there for her but I’m struggling just to keep my head up in my own stuff.

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Latest activity by Onya, on February 11, 2020 at 10:33 AM
  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
    Caytlyn ·
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    Just like she isn't repsonsible for hosting your bachelorette party, you aren't required to throw her one either. I would be honest with her and let her know that because of the timing, you're unfortunately not able to participate in her bachelorette party.

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  • Heather
    Savvy February 2021
    Heather ·
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    This helps, thank you. I was under the Impression that I had to do all that stuff for her. I’m a little different, in that I don’t NEED a Bach party but the rest of my bridesmaids reached out to me and wanted to visit me in my new home of Colorado which was such a nice gesture of them all. (I wouldn’t expect anyone to do that cuz it’s not their fault I’m moving away). I appreciate the advice! I just didn’t know how to go forth with having this conversation with her.
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  • Kristen
    Master November 2020
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    Well usually it is kind of expected the MOH throws the bachelorette but with the help of the bridesmaids. You do not have to do everything. She could not make yours so let her know you can plan something local but will leave it to the bridesmaids to take control of any destination events as two weeks after your wedding you will not have the money. Are you doing a honeymoon right after? I think you two should sit down and have a talk and set some realistic expectations and remind her that unfortunately your circumstances make travel difficult but that you would be happy to help plan with the other ladies but won't be able to attend.

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  • Onya
    Expert October 2020
    Onya ·
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    Remember she's your friend first. Talk to her.

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