Pregnant Bridesmaid

She definitely can participate. Is it too late to exchange her order for a different size or order a dress that is better for pregnant women/that has more give?

Definitely still have her participate as long as she still wants to! If she still attends but is tired then she could sit down in the front row or something instead of standing in front of the guests the whole time, etc. As long as she still wants to be in it, then just work with her to see what would make her more comfortable.

I think if she's willing to take on the physical stress of being on her feet all day at 7 months pregnant you should definitely include her. It could make for some adorable photos! What do your dresses look like? Will they allow room for her belly?

It honestly depends on the person ! I felt great throughout my whole pregnancy & it wouldn't have been an issue for me. My MOH will be 40 weeks pregnant at my wedding. She knew before we got dresses so we were able to get a maternity dress with corset back.

I would ask her for her honest opinion. Tell her you love her & certainly want her in the wedding, but if she feels like she should not participate because she won't be up to it, you'll understand. You may be able to get the dress altered to accommodate. Especially if it is a flowy dress.

What do your BM dresses look like? Post a pic. Maybe it would work even when pregnant?

She can participate however she wants.

Not saying that you will, but don't kick her out, or replace her, or make her feel uncomfortable in any way.

Let your mom know, its not her business, and to not worry about it. Her friend's priority is that baby, and she will be able to tell you when she has had enough standing, and needs to sit, or stay home, etc etc.

These are the dresses, and they are flowy, i was thinking maybe having the torso altered shorter to fit the bump

@Caitlin I love that pic btw!

Your mom isn't going to be happy about a pregnant bridesmaid? Jeesh, she sounds like a peach.

My sister is pregnant and she is one of my bridesmaids. Still have her participate, but I would try to find her a dress that matches your colors, but is more comfortable for her baby bump..

@AD - that dress looks pretty forgiving on the belly area - but perhaps to be safe she could order a size up and cancel the one she has on order now? Or is this dress one that would be available on a rental site like Vowtobechic? Then she could pick 2 sizes and they guarantee the fit.

I would personally never ask someone not to participate in my wedding because they were pregnant. I would find a maternity bridesmaid dress in the color for my wedding and buy it for them. If she didn't feel up to it when the wedding cake around, that would be her choice. I also wouldn't listen to my mothers opinions about it.

Im calling the store now to find out but I dont know if we can make changes until the dress arrives. We ordered them in november and they wont arrive until March. So what worries me is that if we did exchange that it wouldnt arrive on time. That is if we are even able to exchange.

". Please keep in mind, once an order is placed we cannot guarantee any changes can be made"

Thats from the confirmation email I got for their dresses.

I would still give them a call and see what they say! They may just state that for liability reasons!

Maybe see if her dress can be exchanged for something more comfortable

This was me 30 weeks pregnant but everyone grows a baby differently. I have a friend that didn't get as big as I did and another that was the same. Some have bigger babies and will be bigger than this it all depends. I wouldn't kick her out for it at 30 weeks she can probably handle the ceremony but keep a chair near by just in case. I'm sure she would love to be apart of it I know I would pregnant or not. Just have to find a dress for her that's not form fitting more flowy so its comfortable. Edit: Just saw your dress pictures and I think those would work out great! A size up would be good just in case

Why would your mom care about a pregnant bridesmaid? That is crazy and is a nonissue for you.

Just let your friend decide, it will probably depend on how she is feeling if she wants to stand up but you can tell her that you'd love to have her up there but if she's uncomfortable you understand. If she doesn't want to stand she could still be an honored guest (i.e. Sit up front, get a corsage, and wear the dress if possible). Maybe the dress could be altered??

My FMIL was days before her due date at FH's aunts wedding and she was a bridesmaid! It totally depends on the person, depending on the dress you may be able to take it out or just find a different dress for her!

My matron of honor is also pregnant! She'll be about 7 months at the time of my wedding, which is only a few weeks before yours. You can see if you can get the dress altered, or you could order something custom from Etsy (that's what we did), or there's a website called pink blush I think that has really cute maternity dresses and many were formal enough to be a bridesmaid dress depending on your colors.

I'm trying to figure out a cute way to include her unborn baby in our wedding, like if it's a girl (they plan on finding out), maybe having her carry a basket of flowers and listing "Baby Girl "Last Name") as the flower girl on the programs. Or something like that. I don't know yet, I'm going to see what she wants!

1. That's awesome! I'm so happy for your friend and for you to be a friend-aunty

2. I love your dress pic, but I wouldn't bank on it working. Either order a maternity version of the dress or talk to a seamstress and see if they'd be able to alter the sequined material.

3. I don't think you should worry about her being too tired yet. If it happens, you can deal with it then. But for now, assume she will have an easy pregnancy If anything does happen, she could sit in the front row or just be an honorary bridesmaid and not walk if she doesn't feel up to it.