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Jen
Beginner September 2019

Step-daughter/ex wife drama

Jen, on September 13, 2019 at 10:11 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 6

So here’s my drama. We had planned on having 4 bridesmaids and 4 groomsmen. His son and daughter from his first marriage to be one of each. His daughter (15) still hangs out with his last ex girlfriend (still friends with his ex-wife) and said no to being a bridesmaid. His ex-wife and him have been divorced for 13 years, and she remarried 3 years ago so I assumed she would have no hard feelings.

So his ex-wife asked if I had a preference regarding the dress for the daughter to wear as a guest. I said besides white stay away from light blue as that’s what the bridesmaid as wearing. SHE THEN PROCEEDED TO GET A LIGHT BLUE DRESS. I asked her if she could return it and she said no, When I asked my future MIL get her a new dress (at my expense) his ex wife texts me. She said I was being a bridezilla and I shouldn't be spending money to get her a new dress. She continued to state I messed up because I should be getting my hair and makeup done with the daughter the morning of and I missed a bonding experience. (that's why I asked her to be a bridesmaid) Lastly I should be thanking her for making sure the daughters hair and makeup are done so SHE looks good in pictures. SMH.

6 Comments

Latest activity by Jeanie, on September 13, 2019 at 5:07 PM
  • W-K
    Super October 2019
    W-K ·
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    You could have invited her to still be a part of the "getting ready" part. She's obviously trying to be rude about it but I'd let it go. Better for peace in the long run.

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  • V
    Champion July 2019
    Veronica ·
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    It sounds like she got a light blue dress to be spiteful. As for getting ready, you could have still still invited her to get ready with you if you had wanted to, but my guess is she would have said no just to be difficult. It seems like the ex-wife and your soon to be step-daughter are making things more difficult for some reason.
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  • MrsD
    Legend July 2019
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    I would let your fiance handle this, it seems weird his ex wife is texting you directly and causing stress for no reason.

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  • L. Thomson
    Expert October 2020
    L. Thomson ·
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    I agree, I think the fiance should handle it and relieve you of the stress of dealing with them.
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  • Cher Horowitz
    Master December 2019
    Cher Horowitz ·
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    To echo PPs, this is frustrating but something out of your control. Having FH intervene is probably the best choice. I hope things get better for you soon!

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  • Jeanie
    Super February 2020
    Jeanie ·
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    I would have your fiancé deal with the drama. I don’t make my fiancé deal with my ex’s nonsense unless he’s with my son and I’m not there. The daughter is a teenager, so I doubt she doesn’t have any opinions or input on your wedding and the dress. I would talk to her from now on about anything wedding related and leave the mother to your fiancé. Just don’t make the poor kid feel like she’s in the middle of things. It’s not her fault her mother is manipulative and resentful.
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