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Just Said Yes June 2019

Tension between Bridesmaids

MEL, on August 17, 2018 at 8:56 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 6

I have 4 bridesmaids and a maid of honor. One of my bridesmaids has a very strong personality and 3/5 women in the bridal party don't like her, and she knows. But to me this friend is the honest one, she's not wishy-washy, she gives you an honest opinion or in some cases amazing suggestions. I'll give you guys an example: Buying my wedding dress, I took my mother and sister and I also asked this one bridesmaid (because she was the only one available). Throughout the appointment she kept giving suggestions to try things out with the dresses, and my mother and sister just sat there. We went to one location that she couldn't come and I felt like i was missing that person to be like "hmm try it with a belt". And the suggestions and styles liked by both my mother and sister were so far from what i like. Now the issue is that my maid of honor (sister) keeps bringing it up in the sense that she wished the situation was different because she doesn't think I got to truly pick my own dress. I LOVE MY DRESS!!! and I'm the type of person that no one is going to convince me of what I like.

My fear is that come wedding day my bridal party is going to be a drag because the ladies don't like her. I've always been the fun party animal at everyone's wedding (that are in the bridal party) but I don't know how to resolve this and its putting a wedge in me asking anyone in my bridal party for help incase someone finds out.


HELP ME!!!

6 Comments

Latest activity by BrandiWeds18, on August 17, 2018 at 6:30 PM
  • Jennifer
    Master September 2018
    Jennifer ·
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    The last wedding I was in there were 3 bms and a MOH, we all HATED, like completely HATED, the MOH. She is just one of the worst people ever. But, as adults, we dealt and did not let our friend know how much we hated her MOH and she had no idea until after the wedding. Your friends need to figure it out and get along for the sake of the wedding. I would not worry until there is something to worry about. They all do not need to be friends, but for you, they should be able to act like adults and make things as much fun as possible. They may surprise you, I would not over analyze it until it happens.

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  • Kelly
    Legend October 2022
    Kelly ·
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    Hi Melanie! I honestly have a similar situation with my friends, I have one who is very blunt and speaks her mind, which I love, but others think it can be too much. I agree with the above comment, until something happens between the other BMs and her, I wouldn't worry about it. Hopefully they are able to be adults about this situation and learn to get along despite their differences! This is your day and I would hope that they would want to make you feel as special as possible without any drama!

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  • Going to the chapel
    Master July 2017
    Going to the chapel ·
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    I'm a very blunt person, but I also know that there's a big difference between voicing my opinion and being rude. Just because I, and your friend, have opinions doesn't mean we always need to voice those opinions. Perhaps the other BMs are feeling left out because you place so much emphasis on the one BMs thoughts and suggestions. I'd try to schedule one on one time with each of the other BMs. The BMs and MOH are also going to have to grow backbones to stand up to the blunt BM when and if it comes time to plan a shower and bachelorette.

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  • Jenny
    Savvy October 2018
    Jenny ·
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    No matter what your group dynamic looks like, even if everyone is bffs, it's a good idea to have a pre wedding chit chat where you list the do's and don'ts of the big day and the days leading up. On your dont's definitely mention leaving personal issues and pettiness out of your big day and express how important it is to you that everyone gets along and saves the confrontations and snarkiness for when you're far far away on your honeymoonSmiley smile

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  • M
    Just Said Yes June 2019
    MEL ·
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    Thank you all. I'm trying to maintain sanity. I just wish everyone gave her a chance you know. I had to swallow a lot of their weddings and I never let anyone know if I had an issue with something. I think what makes me even more pissed is that they come to vent about her to me. If I don't get offended with a comment made or in my view a suggestion why should anyone else. I feel like its a battle for who gives ideas or suggestions. I dread group events with everyone together and it sucks!

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  • BrandiWeds18
    VIP May 2019
    BrandiWeds18 ·
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    They don't have to like each other. Many of the girls in bridal parties don't even know each other. They can survive walking down the aisle, taking photos, eating and dancing and mingling with people they do like for the night.

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