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Carrie
Dedicated October 2022

Need to vent

Carrie, on February 13, 2020 at 11:30 AM

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So last week one of my bridesmaids dropped out (wedding 10-31-20), claiming that she cant afford the dress (I have a few bridesmaids on a budget $150 was the most expensive dress) and doesn't want her wife paying for her stuff. I offered to pay for her dress and I told her there was time and we...

So last week one of my bridesmaids dropped out (wedding 10-31-20), claiming that she cant afford the dress (I have a few bridesmaids on a budget $150 was the most expensive dress) and doesn't want her wife paying for her stuff. I offered to pay for her dress and I told her there was time and we could get it. She still said no. Fast forward to a couple days ago she posted on social media that she couldnt wait to get her nails and toes done. I was livid! First off before ANYONE says that my wedding isnt priority I KNOW! I get it as women we ALL love having our nails and toes done (im a practicing cosmologist i understand the need for it) but when you come to me and tell me you cant afford your dress AND you dont want you wife paying for it (her wife is my FH's sister) makes NO sense to me at all cause I know that her wife will be the one paying for her nails and toes to get done BUT she cant afford a dress (also i picked out dress that they could pick to wear MORE then once). I may be coming off as like a witch but, I am hurt. One of my other bridesmaids has a child who has autisim and her and her husband are VERY tight on $ and she has to not only get her dress but her daughters as well (her daughter is a jr bridesmaid) but they are still in. Her nails and toes are gonna cost her somewhere in the $75-$100 range (thats with tip too). I am kinda hurt by this. Like I wanna say something to her about it, but i also dont want to be THAT bride, you know. I have been told that I have no reason to be upset and that I need to understand this and that . I DO!!!!!!! I get it!!!! But if you are having your wife pay for your nails and toes why cant we split the dress 2 ways? Her wife pay half and I'll pay the other half. She is also doing my makeup for the day and I am going to pay her (that was never a question). OK sorry vent over.

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  • Carrie
    Dedicated October 2022
    Carrie ·
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    Jane, thank you I'm going to wait till the end of FEB an talk to her then. I would love for her to be in my wedding, her wife and there son are gonna stand up why wouldn't she want to?
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  • Gen
    Champion June 2019
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    That’s really frustrating, especially because she wouldn’t let you buy the dress either. I’m sorry Smiley sad your feelings are valid but there isn’t much you can do. Just enjoy your wedding with the bridesmaids you have and let it go.
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  • Vicky
    VIP January 2020
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    Personal attacks are against the TOS, and all the yelling is really unnecessary and not helping your case.

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  • M
    Dedicated August 2021
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    Hey, I totally understand the stress. I think wedding planning, specifically bridesmaid dresses can be the most stressful part. You are basically asking people to spend money for an event centered around you and your significant other. That’s hard to do sometimes!


    However, that being said, you have zero control on how other people spend their money. Finances are extremely personable, and just because your wedding is a priority to you financially, that does not mean it’s a priority to someone else. Oftentimes, as you know we a cosmetologist, getting nails done is one form of self care that many girls do. Self care is extremely important. I’m not saying self care in that it’s physically taking care of yourself, I mean that (at least for me) getting my nails done is something that helps clear my mind for a bit of any stressors.
    It helps me refocus and makes me feel better about myself. Maybe she wasn’t willing to sacrifice that in lieu of a dress that although you say they can wear it again, they probably won’t.
    Long story short: I feel you. I understand why this is infuriating. But you cannot control someone else’s finances. If she truly is close to you, the most important part of the day is having her standing next to you while you commit yourself to someone forever. If she isn’t close, have a conversation and cut her out of the bridal party. Just tell her you feel like maybe the dress scenario is too stressful for her, and you, and that you want her to enjoy the day...not be anxious.
    Good luck!
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  • M
    Dedicated August 2021
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    Oops *personal, not personable. Lol.
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  • Taylor
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    Some people just don't know how to budget. Maybe in her head, getting her nails done is something she does regularly and she didn't even consider cutting back on manicures to purchase a dress? Maybe she just really doesn't want to find a place for your wedding in her budget. It's tough when you thought she was in and now she's backing out but there's nothing that can be done about it. I personally wouldn't want someone standing up with me on my big day that didn't think this milestone was important enough to pick over a trip to the nail salon. Let it go. Your day will still be wonderfulSmiley smile

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  • P
    January 2014
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    Have a happy wedding/life, Carrie. Don't complain when your FSIL/her wife don't stay out of your marriage, either; what's good for the goose is good for the gander, after all.

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