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Overit2020
Just Said Yes July 2020

My sister is moh but won't do the minimal tasks

Overit2020, on February 18, 2020 at 8:33 PM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 9
My sister and I are close. She’s my only sibling. I asked her to be my MOH against the advice of my mom who said she wouldn’t be good for the part and not to expect much. I didnt expect her to be someone who would be super excited about the wedding but I still wanted her to be my MOH. My wedding is in 4 months. She has asked one of my bridesmaids (who is like my sister from another mother) to do the speech because she doesn't feel comfortable talking in front of people. I said it was fine. Now, She doesn’t like the color I picked for the dress so she still hasn’t ordered it. The color she wants will not match in my opinion and will stick out like a sore thumb. I offered other style options, she doesn't like any of them. Now she also told me that she doesn’t want to stand during the ceremony, and would rather sit. She also has complained many times about taking photos and everytime I tried to accommodate her, her response is “Im going to feel miserable anyway so It doesnt matter”. Im starting to feel like maybe she said yes to being MOH so I wouldn't feel bad. In reality I want her to have a good time and wouldn't feel bad if she wasn't MOH. and when I explained this to her she said “i cant talk about this right now Im busy” At this point Im wondering what would be the point of her being MOH if she wont be doing any of the basic MOH things MOHs usually do, ex. wearing the dress I picked, standing next to me, and doing a speech. What would be the point of her wearing a different dress signifying her as the MOH?? Am I wrong here?

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Latest activity by Sylvie, on February 19, 2020 at 2:24 AM
  • Kristen
    Master November 2020
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    No I do feel she needs to be grown and remember this is your day. You do not seem to be asking a lot and it sounds like she does not want to be MOH. Have you asked her if she just wants to be a guest because they is how it is coming off?

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  • Gen
    Champion June 2019
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    I thought this was going to be another post with a bride complaining that her MOH won’t pay for an extravagant bachelorette party or doesn’t want to get her makeup professionally done which is unreasonable... but no you’re totally in the right here!


    Standing next to you and wearing the dress you picked out is literally a MOH’s only job, and it sounds like that’s really all you’re asking from her, and she can’t do that? Honestly, if she isn’t wearing the dress and isn’t standing next to you then she just isn’t MOH. I would put my foot down honestly and tell her it’s fine if she doesn’t want to do those things but then she isn’t MOH.
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  • Shania
    Devoted September 2021
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    MOH has specific duties she needs to do. Knowing this she shouldn’t have said yes to it. She doesn’t even want to stand and reading that made me so sad. You should give the position to the girl who is like a sister to you, she’s already doing the speech.
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  • Overit2020
    Just Said Yes July 2020
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    I did, I told her that she could come as a guest and wouldn’t have to worry about doing any of those things and she could wear whatever she wanted and still be there for me if she wanted while I got dressed and that would be enough for me. She could sit in the front with my mother and I would get her a flower corsage to wear so that people would still know she’s a significant guest. She didn’t answer and then when I asked what she she thought she replied with the “ I can’t talk about this right now Im busy.” :-/
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  • Chantal
    Expert May 2021
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    Definitely not wrong. I agree with all the other responses -- she has very minimal tasks as the MOH and if she doesn't want the responsibility, then you don't need the stress of forcing it on her. You shouldn't have a MOH that's apparently determined to be miserable.

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  • Kristen
    Master November 2020
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    I think your mom warned you so now you just put your foot down and say thanks for being MOH but it seems to be too much. You are going to fulfill her request and she does not have to give a speech or stand next you but you do appreciate her and look forward to her being there the day of you wedding. I mean she will be hurt but I feel she has hurt your feelings. Just give your mom a head's up and maybe even ask how to best handle it. She basically gave you the green light for your BF to be the MOH.

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  • Alejandra
    Super November 2021
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    Honestly I thought that’s where this was going too 😂 no, OP, you’re not wrong. That’s what she agreed to as MOH.
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  • C
    Dedicated September 2021
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    I would have her attend as a guest. Sibling dynamics can be odd. Just bc it’s a wedding that doesn’t change this. Don’t force issues . Especially on your wedding day. I also have three siblings one sister but I’m not having a line up. They are all guests and their job is to entertain other guests. It’s been a smooth planning process for me ! A few friends are planning my bachelorette. Another different friend my bridal shower etc. people just step up to offer to celebrate you!
    Don’t put expectations on people who may not be able to fulfill them it’ll only disappoint you in the long run. Either re- assign or just not have a designated ‘MOH’ have a bunch of maids and let whomever is wanting/ able to step up to the game with planning etc.
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  • Sylvie
    Dedicated September 2020
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    Similar issue ..... go around her!! Keep the peace!! Go around her pick someone else
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