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Aloha and Mahalo
Just Said Yes July 2021

Removing a gm on short notice?

Aloha and Mahalo, on July 2, 2021 at 4:02 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 7
My FH was in a bind a while back and asked someone to be his groomsman. He also asked his closer friend to be one (gm#2). GM 1&2 we’re together at the time of asking and two weeks until our wedding Gm 1 cheated on gm 2 and obviously there’s some tension.


That being said gm 2 is willing to still have gm 1 participate and has been very open with us and maintained communication throughout a crazy side gig season and while maintaining 4 jobs. Actively communicating and attending events (tastings etc when able to get them off work) offering insight support etc
GM1 has been refusing to communicate or make contact the entire time he’s been in the party, told me in front of my FH our BMs and store staff my opinion didn’t matter on anything when my FH asked me thoughts on colors for his vest and our party, has stated he’s refusing to speak, has been giving my FH massive anxiety over what he’s showing up in among other things and his main interest has been if we have an open bar (we originally did but thanks to financial strain due to unforeseen circumstances we’ve been forced to cut this recently in our final quotes and we can only imagine what his reactions going to be when he finds this out). He’s come up with the biggest BS reasons to not show at gatherings or events and always says he will then day of or the night before after dozens of attempts to contact and confirm in weeks leading up to said event he’ll cancel.
He’s more recently met someone he trusts and confides in way better than GM1 he’s like in the party who already said he’d accept with pleasure and support us both fully and speak at the reception etc.
How do we tell GM1 he’s no longer welcomed as a member of the party and quite frankly if he doesn’t want to come he can remove himself all together since he’s been acting like it’s this big inconvenience the entire time anyways?

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Latest activity by Judith, on July 3, 2021 at 1:12 PM
  • Yasmine
    Master October 2020
    Yasmine ·
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    Oh wow all of this the month of the wedding? Did he purchase his outfit/accessories for the wedding already? I feel like no matter how you say it, it won't end on a positive note now. Especially if he already purchased everything because now its wasting his money (unless you're willing to reimburse him for it). Unfortunately, I don't have any suggestions lol it just seems like a problem waiting to happen

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    Expert September 2022
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    I'm sorry that happened! I would just say that if you do ask the GM1 to step down, I do think it would be nice to cover the expenses he already incurred for your wedding, if it's feasible. I don't have any advice on how to word it, but I wish you luck!

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  • Aloha and Mahalo
    Just Said Yes July 2021
    Aloha and Mahalo ·
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    Unfortunately yes. The same month. He’s been a lot of drama. We don’t know if he’s bought anything as he refuses to communicate and if he did it wasn’t much. We only asked black pants white shirt and blue tie. And I know he’s got that in his normal wardrobe and as of two days ago he did not have the tie or have plans to buy one.
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  • Yasmine
    Master October 2020
    Yasmine ·
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    I think that if anything it should be your fiancé who talks to him man to man if that's the decision that you two choose to make. Hopefully it doesn't ruin their friendship!

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  • Aloha and Mahalo
    Just Said Yes July 2021
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    Well yes. He’s be the one talking to him. Not me. He’s just looking for advice on how to since this individual is quite dramatic and has quite the flare for attention if something doesn’t go his way. And as far as the friendship goes I don’t think he cares much at this rate. He hasn’t been nearly as close to him since he told me my opinion on anything means nothing. He just wants a drama free wedding
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  • Aloha and Mahalo
    Just Said Yes July 2021
    Aloha and Mahalo ·
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    Thank you. I’ll pass that along to him. I don’t feel after everything he’s being unreasonable wanting to remove him… I feel bad it happened but I’m not going to try to convince him to keep him in it either. And after all that too it came to our attention he’s been talking to various people and our vendors saying if it wasn’t for him our wedding wouldn’t be happening. Mind you my FH and I have done everything, found everyone and paid cash for everything 100% on our own. So that’s just icing I suppose to this one.
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    Judith ·
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    Your husband should clearly state that he chose this groomsman because he was a great friend. But recently he has not been acting like a friend. Which is it going to be, cut out the negative talk, and drama? Or is he dropping out or the wedding?


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