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Megan
Beginner March 2021

Two Maid of Honors?? (sorry it's so long)

Megan, on February 10, 2020 at 11:50 AM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 8

Hello Brides!! I'm 53 Days Away!! Yikes! LOL! Looking for some opinions/suggestions on an issue I'm having with my Maid of Honor. My FH and I are having 2 people each in our wedding party. Initially, the traditional Best Man/Maid of Honor and then Groomsman/Bridesmaid. That being said, my best friend of 30 years, who I asked to be my MOH, lives locally. My other bridesmaid, a friend of 20 years, lives 10 hours away in another state. After being included in EVERY group message I created for both of them and not much response, I have given her multiple "outs" as you would say. She keeps saying that there's no issue, she wants to be my MOH, etc.... My mother and my out of town bridesmaid have planned and paid for my Bridal Shower because, once again, my local MOH has not responded to any messages, had an opinion, offered to help, ask a question or ANYTHING! I am printing my program soon and am just wondering if I can list both women as MOHs? I am aware I could do Maid and Matron, but neither one of them are married. Or, do I need to make them both 'Bridesmaids'? And, if I do, it was mentioned to me that both of the men will have to be listed as 'Groomsman' as well. Minus my frustration and disappointment in my MOH, this whole experience has taught me one thing! Longevity means nothing, I felt like my best friend of 30 years would be really excited and helpful and There for Me and it turns out, 53 days out and all the benefit of the doubt I've given her, I was wrong. I have friends I've known for 6 months that have and would have done more for me than she has and that is sad. Thanks for your help Smiley smile And Congratulations to all of you!

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Latest activity by Jodie, on February 10, 2020 at 2:03 PM
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    Super September 2018
    Rachel ·
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    Don’t demote her via your wedding program, that’s super passive aggressive. Listing them both as MOH would be less contentious, I think. Are you planning on letting each of them do a toast? Or work on a combined toast? Whatever you decide you should probably speak to each separately about any role changes so there are no surprises or hurt feelings day-of wedding.


    Everyone has different experiences and expectations. Perhaps your MOH has never been a part of a wedding party before and/or is clueless as to what you expect of her. Or perhaps she’s got a lot going on in her life that you’re not aware of.
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  • Megan
    Beginner March 2021
    Megan ·
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    Thanks Rachel!

    They are both aware of the title changes and are both fine with whatever. She has been in wedding parties before, so that's not the issue. Sadly, my MOH is just the person I know she is (30+ year friendship and all) Our friendship is pretty one sided as I know and she is pretty self involved and unfortunately doesn't take the initiative a lot of time. I just thought THIS would be different and something she'd show me a different side of herself for, I was wrong and I guess it's my bad for expecting her to be different because I'm getting married. I should've listened to my mother, who still thinks somehow this woman is going to ruin my day! I just had more faith in her than that..After all, I've always been there for her in 30+ years


    PS. She is also wanting my permission to miss my Bridal Shower because she has something she wants to do that day!

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    Dedicated May 2021
    Elizabeth ·
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    I'm having two MOH for my wedding. I've known them both since childhood. These same ladies were in my first wedding and didn't really take on any MOH roles which was fine because I never expected it, nor did we have any conversations about expectations. I might be an anomaly though because the whole idea of planning a wedding isn't my thing at all and given my choice, I would've eloped both times lol. I think there's no harm listing them both as MOH even if the out of town MOH is assuming the role. If the friendship with your local MOH has a falling out, so be it, but I would want to keep it as peaceful as possible for your own sanity so you're not stressing over this so close to your wedding.
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  • Megan
    Beginner March 2021
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    Thank you Elizabeth! I agree with the keeping it peaceful, because I'm trying my hardest NOT to be the "Bridezilla" this close to the day!! LOL! Does that mean I can keep the men and their titles the same then? Best Man and Groomsman?

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    Elizabeth ·
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    Yes! I would! It's your day, your rules! 😉
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  • Jodie
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    I'm having 2 maids of honor because i couldn't choose between my sister who lives 8 hours away and my bestie who lives 30 minutes away. And an adult flower girl. My FH has a best man and 2 groomsmen. It's really up to you. You don't have to have matching people or matching titles.
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  • Megan
    Beginner March 2021
    Megan ·
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    Thank You Jodie! I'm glad this is not an uncommon thing to do, I just know my mom is all about the "tradition" of some things and I have not gone traditionally much at all Smiley winking

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  • Jodie
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    I understand that. But traditions like this evolve and brides adapt. It's your (and FH) day. You do you and it will all work out in the end.


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