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Naomi
Just Said Yes September 2019

moh wont respond after several texts

Naomi, on August 11, 2019 at 6:44 PM Posted in Planning 0 12
I’m two weeks shy from my big day and I’m getting frustrated at the fact that my MOH isn’t being really helpful. I ask her for opinions on things via text only to never receive a response. If I ask how she’s does then she comes back apologizing for being so busy. I do agree and understand that she’s been super busy but it hasn’t been really helpful the fact that she hasn’t really been supportive. On top of that the other bridesmaids have no idea about the bachelorette party if I’m even going to have one. I really would like her support but I feel like I haven’t been really. I live in the UK and she’s in the West Coast so there is quite the time gap. But don’t you think it’s common courtesy to respond to a text later on instead of never answering? I’d love some feedback on this because I’m getting disappointed with her a little

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Latest activity by Teresa, on August 13, 2019 at 2:19 PM
  • Kelly
    VIP October 2020
    Kelly ·
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    I mean she told you she's busy I'm not sure there's much more to do.
    Did she volunteer to throw the bachelorette? If not someone can, if she did and hasn't said anything else and someone else wants to do it tell the other person to go ahead.
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  • Colleen
    Master September 2019
    Colleen ·
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    How long are you giving her to answer? With schedule and time change it may be 24 hours.
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  • Colleen
    Master September 2019
    Colleen ·
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    You BM can plan a bachelorette party do they live closer?
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  • Katelyn
    Expert October 2020
    Katelyn ·
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    I would ask one of the bridesmaids to do the bachelorette party if you feel the MOH isn’t going to. If she’s not responding it could be because of time zones and she doesn’t want to wake you if your sleeping by the time she can respond.
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  • B
    Super July 2018
    Brittany ·
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    I wouldn't be too worried about her not responding when you ask for her opinion. It's not the bridal party's job to make decisions about your wedding. Plus not everyone is comfortable giving an opinion on something as important as a wedding. It's only really a red flag if your MOH seemed to completely stop caring about your friendship. I imagine that due to the time zone differences you guys might not have texted everyday prior to her being MOH... so do you both still talk as often as you used to? About the things you used to? Try texting her something that has nothing to do with the wedding. See if she responds.

    I would tell the bridesmaids they can plan a bachelorette if they'd like to.

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  • M
    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    Some people are really bad at texting or responding Smiley sad
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  • M
    Devoted September 2019
    McKenzie ·
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    Maybe she just isn't into the wedding planning side of things? Maybe take a break from wedding chat with her and just focus on your friendship. Then the wedding weekend will be more fresh and hopefully she can join you in the excitement!

    For your bachelorette, chat with another bridesmaid about it.

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    You dont' get a bach party unless someone offers to throw you one. I would stop pestering her - she's made it clear that she is busy. That doesn't mean she doesn't care about your wedding. Just give her the important info (where to be and when). You dont' need her opinions on anything else.

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  • VIP September 2019
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    It is hard when your wedding party isn't involved. I understand life is busy but it is nice when they are there for support. I text my friends asking their opinions and advice all the time way before I was ever engaged. They would do the same. So I can see how you feel. I would talk with the other ladies and let them.know you are interested in a bachelorette party and see if they may he interested in hosting one. Sorry you are going through this. Hugs
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  • thisismrsb
    Expert June 2019
    thisismrsb ·
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    I agree with previous posters. Being inundated with texts about the same topics on a consistent basis can become tedious. Try talking about something else as well as the wedding. She probably really is busy. You can also plan your own bachelorette if you'd like.
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  • DitchingDiaz
    Dedicated November 2020
    DitchingDiaz ·
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    I am sorry, but when someone takes on the role of being a MOH- they should expect the fact that they are going to have to talk about wedding planning and be there to support the bride. Being a MOH is not simply standing up closest to the bride on the big day. When she took on this role, she committed to that. so fellow bride, you have every right to expect her to participate and answer a text message- ESPECIALLY two weeks out!

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    Dedicated September 2019
    Teresa ·
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    While I can understand why you feel unsupported and lost when your MOH isn't being as helpful as you had hoped but you also have to understand that not everyone is capable of being there all of the time.

    I say ask your MOH if she'll be able to handle the bachelorette party planning, if she says she's too busy...put another bridesmaid in charge or even a close friend or family relative. Give your MOH a checklist of the things she'll need to do on the day or week of your wedding and then let it go. You can't control other people's lives and if they're truly busy i'm sure you can relate when you're in the process of planning your wedding.

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