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Just Said Yes October 2019

Removing bridesmaids/couples shower??

on September 9, 2019 at 10:41 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 7
Hi there! I’m in desperate need of some advice. So my wedding is next month (yay!). Like most, planning my wedding wasn’t a walk in the park.
I have two problems.

First, my 3 bridesmaids. My MOH is my step sister. Now, I’ve always felt like I had to make her my MOH due to my dad and step mother. I know my step mother would throw a huge fit if her daughter wasn’t my MOH. But I completely regret it. Although my step sister and I have never had any trouble with one another, we never talk either. Honestly, I know she really couldn’t care less about being a part of my wedding. She never once called me or text me to congratulate us on our engagement or offered to help me with my wedding details. I never really expected her to help me out but I at least thought she would tell me how happy she was for me! My 2nd bridesmaid, my sister in law, has been the complete opposite (not in a good way). She’s very controlling and has demanded months and months ago (at the beginning of our engagement) that the dress I pick needs to look good on her body type. She also demanded that all the bridesmaids have the exact same colored nails as her on my big day AND she demands everyone uses the same hair and makeup stylist she is using, AND she demands that my fiancé and I invite two of her best friends to our wedding. It’s outrageous!! My 3rd bridesmaid just text me last Friday about where to get herself sized because she hasn't ordered the dress yet!! My wedding is in the beginning of October and she hasn’t ordered it yet!? I told these ladies many months ago to order it no later than July!!
I’m thinking about removing all three of them. They have in no way helped me out or honestly cared too much that it’s my wedding.
I think I’ve screwed myself over with trying to please everyone and not actually listening to what I want.
second problem, my step mother wants to throw my fiancé and I a couples shower. The problem is, she wants to invite everyone on her side of the family. But these people are not invited to my wedding . As soon as she finds that out, she’s going to be very ticked off! Honestly, although it’s sweet of her to want to throw a shower for us, I really rather decline her offer . I think it’ll be way too awkward (no one on her side of the family even knows my fiancé’s name!). Also, I wouldn’t want people who are not invited to buy me and my fiancé wedding presents, it’s not right. Side note: neither my father nor my stepmother has helped out in anyway with my wedding expenses. I’m in my early twenties, so I would’ve thought my dad would at least help with my wedding dress expenses or some of the catering! Instead my future father in law has paid for everything for us. It’s so embarrassing on my part. Especially since my stepmother makes $$$!
So please, any advice on how to handle my bridesmaids and the couple shower would be much appreciated. Tysm!

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Latest activity by October2019, on September 10, 2019 at 12:58 AM
  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
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    I don't think anything that you mentioned is good reasoning for kicking a bridesmaid out of your bridal party. Your MOH doesn't have to help you plan. It's unfortunate that she hasn't been more kind or met your expectations, but that's not her job. The other bridesmaid who is making "demands," tell her no. If the third one doesn't have her dress by the wedding, she can sit as a guest. Simple enough. If you do decide to kick them out, I would be prepared to lose these friendships permanently and to reimburse the two bridesmaids who have purchased their dresses.

    Tell your stepmother that you appreciate her offer, but would prefer not to have a shower.

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  • Just Said Yes October 2019
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    Thank you so much for your advice! I really appreciate it!
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  • Mrsbdg
    Champion August 2017
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    Everything Caytlyn said ^^

    I totally agree that no one in the bridal party is supposed to help you plan. There’s also a good chance your MOH knows she’s a pity/obligation MOH which may be why she hasn’t engaged with you as much.

    The second BM sounds a little opinionated but a simple no, we won’t be doing that is all you need. If she pushes back just let her know that she can make plans for herself but you won’t be forcing or demanding things of your other BMs and would appreciate if she’d respect your wishes

    For the third BM if she uses rush shipping she may be able to get it in time. One of my bridesmaids ordered her gown in JULY for my August wedding. The top of my head almost exploded but it came the week of the wedding and she was able to get a seamstress to alter it in five days.
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  • Just Said Yes October 2019
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    Thank you too for your help and advice!!
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  • Heather
    Expert August 2020
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    I feel for you that you feel bullied into a corner by picking your bridal party. Your MOH should be your number one! Keep in mind that your wedding is the most important to you and not to everyone else. At the end of the day, the planning is down to you and your fiancé.
    I think you should decline the couples shower. I know it my stepmother threw me a shower with all her family I would be uncomfortable because they’re not my family lol, and as you said, they’re not invited to your wedding, it is rude. You should just lay it out for your stepmother; they’re not helping you out so you have nothing to lose.
    Plus your sister in law needs to chill out. Remind her that this isn’t her wedding, it’s yours, and you are going to be the person who figures out the details. Good luck!
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  • FutureStephD
    Super March 2019
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    Ditto.

    In regards to BM #2, you can always just say no. I hired makeup artists and hairstylists for my wedding and told people they could use them or not. My one BM wanted everyone to get matching nails, hair etc etc and I just said, nah, I'm not worried about it! You could always tell BM#2 that you would feel obligated to pay for everything if you are requiring it, and that that's not in the budget, and that you are happy to have everyone do their own individual thing.

    And for your step-moms shower, just decline. My H's mom and sister wanted to throw me a shower and I politely declined. B/c of this they tried to throw a surprise shower and H intervened and told them no. Similar thing happened with my bridal party and MOH (sister). We simply didn't want a shower.

    I've heard people on here say "No is a full sentence" and I just love that! Smiley winking


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  • October2019
    Dedicated October 2019
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    Your dad doesn't have to pay for anything or even offer to pay it's your wedding. If you are old enough to get married you are old enough to not expect your parents to cover the expenses. If they offer that's great but it shouldn't matter if they don't. My dad isn't he is also divorced from my mother, and with someone else. But he is coming and so is she and that's enough for me.
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