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Lopotter
Devoted October 2016

Wedding party break up

Lopotter, on September 17, 2016 at 1:21 AM

Posted in Planning 33

So a couple of our bridesmaids and groomsmen are couples and one of my bridesmaids just texted me that her and her boyfriend (groomsmen) broke up. I definitely did not bring the wedding up to her, they're off and on a lot but I'm curious what I should do if they aren't together at the time of the...

So a couple of our bridesmaids and groomsmen are couples and one of my bridesmaids just texted me that her and her boyfriend (groomsmen) broke up. I definitely did not bring the wedding up to her, they're off and on a lot but I'm curious what I should do if they aren't together at the time of the wedding. Let them decide if they can be cordial or if one back out? Idk what the appropriate thing would be to do in this situation.

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  • OMW
    Master August 2013
    OMW ·
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    You don't do anything.

    None of this is your concern.

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  • EventuallyErmon
    Expert September 2017
    EventuallyErmon ·
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    I was asked to stand in my best friends wedding. One of her groomsman was my who I dated for 3.5 years. She never asked me how I felt and honestly I didn't care. She was courteous not to pair us together and everything worked out great.

    You can fire either one of them now that you've asked so unless one of them quit, make the best of it!

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  • Deb
    VIP January 2017
    Deb ·
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    One of my BM and GMs got divorced a month ago. They are both still in the wedding. They are our very close friends. They have and will be adults during all events. Trust them to get along. Friends won't cause drama.

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  • Ashley
    Dedicated November 2016
    Ashley ·
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    I have the same problem, we just had to rearrange the order of our bridal party so they don't have to walk down the aisle together anymore

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  • Future Mrs. L
    VIP June 2017
    Future Mrs. L ·
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    Just don't make them walk together and they will be fine.

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  • Robyn
    Super October 2017
    Robyn ·
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    I have a bridesmaid and groomsman who used to date. FH and I meet because of them. They both said they will still be in the wedding and will be kind to each other. I just pared them with other people

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  • Alessandra301
    Dedicated October 2016
    Alessandra301 ·
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    I was just in a wedding a couple months ago and my ex was there for it too. i was a BM and he was the best man. I was very worried for along time but we are both adults. we were there for our friends and all worked out. I would not be concerned with it and if by any chance one can not do the wedding then that is there choice.

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  • Lopotter
    Devoted October 2016
    Lopotter ·
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    Update: I spoke to both of them and told them I would not be kicking anyone out but wanted to know there thoughts on what they want to do and they both said they still want to be in it and seemed to have no concerns about the other being there. I'm so grateful they're putting their differences aside for this because I couldn't imagine either one not being there, but I will not be inviting the "mistress" I guess he will probably be with now.

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  • Monger2Be
    Devoted October 2016
    Monger2Be ·
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    My MOH and BM are literally the exact same way and I talked to my MOH about it and she said they will tolerate each other, but as of right now they are back on. Fingers crossed!!

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  • Cindy
    Devoted May 2017
    Cindy ·
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    Well.... I was in the same situation. Best Friend and his fiance were getting married.. My boyfriend and I were not together at the moment, but I couldn't ruin my BF's wedding!!! I had to suck it up and continue with my roll as a bridesmaid and boyfriend had to continue as a groomsman.. And... that's how we finally got back together Smiley smile so it worked out for good. Thank God!!!!!

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  • Robyn
    Super October 2017
    Robyn ·
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    I just went through this. I talked to them and I ask if they still wanted to be in the bridal party. They both said yes and that they could hand themselves around each other because they will still always be there for my FH and I.

    I just pared them with other people

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  • Ashley
    Dedicated June 2017
    Ashley ·
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    I was a BM in a wedding where this happened and it ended up being fine. The other BM of GM had been together for a while, so I think we were all bracing ourselves for tension or awkwardness but they were complete adults about the whole thing. Like someone else said upthread, friends won't cause drama on your big day.

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  • GoingBALDwin!!!!!
    Master April 2017
    GoingBALDwin!!!!! ·
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    I'm going through this too! My bridesmaid just told me I don't think I can be in your wedding. Her and her boyfriend (groomsmen) just broke up and she may be moving back home (out of state) and won't be able to afford the dress and traveling expenses

    So I'm just like fml . I was really looking forward to her being in the wedding .

    Now I don't know if I should replace her or just get rid of her ex from the groomsmen side (FH never actually asked him yet)

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