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Just Said Yes October 2019

Unenthusiastic bridesmaid

Erin, on August 31, 2019 at 1:22 PM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 6
Hi everyone! I’m in a bit of a pickle and could use some advice. I’m getting married in October and I’ve asked 9 beautiful girls to be by my side- all who were very excited and said yes. The planning has been going smoothly and (in my BM’s words) I’ve been a super easy going bride. There has been zero drama- I genuinely want everyone to be happy, not just me. One of my girls is a very close family friend who I introduce as my cousin (we all have those, right?). There is an age gap between her and the rest of my girls, but my sister-in-law who is a BM is around her age, too. Throughout all the planning, my BM’s have asked me if my cousin is okay as she doesn’t respond to any messages and no one has talked to her, including my MOH. When it came time to getting our dresses, I was very open to seeing what everyone was feeling, but my cousin was the only one who couldn’t make it. Everyone else agreed on a dress and we were in and out of the shop in 45 minutes! All the girls had ordered their dresses a few months later, but my cousin kept putting off ordering hers. She said she was working and the hours the shop is open doesn’t work with her schedule which I knew wasn’t true. Mind you, my friend who lives in a California (we’re in NJ) was able to order the dress and get her measurements in with no problem. I told my cousin if it’s easier for her, she can get measured anywhere and just call the shop. After months of asking her if she’s had time, I had to lie and tell her the owner of the bridal shop says she NEEDS my cousins measurements ASAP. She finally did it. She also showed up sloppy, very late, and less than happy looking the day of my shower. I know she has a lot going on personally, but I can’t help feeling like she’s not excited to be one of my BM’s and I feel selfish for saying so, but I don’t want anyone by my side who isn’t truly happy to be there. I want her in my wedding, but only if she’s going be happy doing so. How can I gently ask her if this is absolutely something she wants to do, without sounding like I’m trying to give her the boot?

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Latest activity by Cher Horowitz, on August 31, 2019 at 4:27 PM
  • 2d Bride
    Champion October 2009
    2d Bride ·
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    If she's close to you, it's time to focus on whatever issue is making her unhappy right now, not her part in your wedding. If she has a lot going on in her life, the fact that she's participating at all (getting her measurements, showing up for your shower) is a major tribute to her feelings for you. I'd focus on being a friend to her, and let anything else slide.

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  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
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    So much this. Be a friend first, a bride second. There are bigger things going on in her life than your wedding and that's okay.

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    Expert October 2019
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    Agree with this. (Also, almost date twins—I’m the 26th!). Maybe if she’s not really close with the other girls it’s been hard for her to feel like a part of the bridal party. I’d reach out to her and see if she’s okay, maybe there’s something else going on that she doesn’t want to bother you with because the wedding is so close.
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  • Sexypoodle
    Master October 2021
    Sexypoodle ·
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    As long as you are happy about your wedding, that’s all that matters. Here’s the tough reality for some brides.... It’s not everyone else’s job to jump up and down, be full of smiles every time and put your wedding first in their lives. Your post also mentioned that “I know she has a lot going on personally”. So since you’re aware of that, I’m sure can also understand that your wedding is not her top priority. Life happens!! Your wedding will still go on and your cousin (who’s only 1 of 9 BM’s) wont make or break it.
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    Just Said Yes October 2019
    Erin ·
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    Thanks you guys you’ve all been very helpful and out things in a different perspective for me. I appreciate the feedback.
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  • Cher Horowitz
    Master December 2019
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    I'm happy PPs could help! Keep being a friend first, bride second Smiley heart

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