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Jessica

Third Time is not the Charm for Postponed Wedding

Jessica, on April 11, 2022 at 10:02 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 7
Need opinions:
My Bff’s wedding was postponed during the pandemic and I am a bridesmaid She ultimately decided to split her events up. She held a smaller religious ceremony this past fall (bridesmaids were not needed or used for this event) and scheduled a reception for this summer (where bridesmaids would be needed and featured). I have participated in every event and was present at the religious ceremony and the small dinner that was held after.

Now the reception has been postponed again bc of the ongoing war in Ukraine bc many of the Brides family are there. The new reception date is now the same date as my first cousin’s out of state wedding. (i have only received my cousins save the date at this point)
Though i feel both brides would be equally understanding I’m torn over what to do. Keep my promise to my friend despite the ongoing changes or attend the arguably more fun out of state wedding as a guest?
Also at this point I’m concerned that I run the risk of declining my cousins invitation only to have my BFF postpone again. Additionally, it feels weird to decline my family members wedding invitation in favor of what is simply a party to celebrate my friend who will have been married for over a year by the new date. But am i being tempted to ditch my bff on the “big day” she has been waiting for by an out of state vacation?
At what point can you draw the line in participating in these postponements and ever changing plans?

7 Comments

Latest activity by Jessica, on April 12, 2022 at 8:56 AM
  • Michelle
    Rockstar December 2022
    Michelle ·
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    Because your best friend is already married, and she has no idea what her future plans are, I personally would commit to attending cousin’s wedding. While it is unfortunate that all of the hiccups occurred, best friend made her choice to separate all the events and has to live that decision, even if that means people don’t attend the celebration. She could easily have had everyone attend one event. Your role is for show at this point and not function. Let her know that you are very happy for her and supportive but you will be attending cousin’s wedding. A true friend should understand that you are making a difficult choice that is also a result of her actions and should respect your decision either way. Best of luck!
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    VIP September 2020
    Willow ·
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    I'd attend the cousin's wedding and let your friend know asap. You already attended the actual wedding and you can't keep prioritizing someone else's postponements
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  • Jm Sunshine
    Jm Sunshine ·
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    I agree with PPs!
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  • Mrs.evans
    VIP October 2022
    Mrs.evans ·
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    Just let her know my cousin had this date way before you made your date. I will attend my family wedding you have been to every event that she has split up. That's that plus you think that she may cancel again but also if she has any money down she will lose it again for all of her many cancelation. Have fun and your family wedding.
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  • S
    Super September 2022
    Sarah ·
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    I agree with PP’s. If I were in your shoes I would attend the cousin’s wedding. You’ve already celebrated your friend more than enough, not to her fault of course. Just let your friend know ASAP that her rescheduled date is the same as your cousin’s wedding and you already committed to that.
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    Expert September 2022
    Allie ·
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    I would actually vote to go to your cousin's wedding, and I'm even coming from a similar situation to your friend that's postponed several times. Because of covid, I postponed my Date 1 to Date 2 (a year later), but then officially cancelled the Date 2 and am holding a Date 3 (more than a year after Date 2). We only communicated Date 3 to very close friends and immediate family. But at the same time, one of my BMs texted me asking if we had concrete plans for Date 3 / if she should plan a big vacation around it...I honestly told her what our plans are, that they *could* change again (although we're more resolute than ever), and that I could not ask her to forego other life stuff for another one of my dates....so I encouraged her to plan the vacation whenever it'd be best for her and her husband....and if they happen to be able to attend Date 3 (and we are able to have a celebration on Date 3), then that's wonderful. If not, we'll send each other pictures of our vacation / wedding celebration, and we'll be really happy for the other one. OP, especially since you attended a smaller event/ceremony for your friend (which is very different from my case), my vote would be to embrace the cousin's wedding.

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  • Jessica
    Jessica ·
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    Thanks for your input Allie, i appreciate hearing this from a Brides perspective!
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