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WWYD-bridesmaids-long

Heres the situation: I have 5 BM.  I was a BM for one of them, and then I was supposed to be  BM for another one but her FI cancelled the weddintg 3 weeks prior. So, for both of them I threw showers, bachelorette party, bought dress, got hair/makeup done, bought lots of presents….etc. But, both of their parents offered to pay for our hotel rooms for the wedding weekend (2 couples per room, hotel out in the country, so probably not the most expensive, but still very nice).   A couple months ago I asked who wanted to get hair or makeup done for my wedding and they both said they wanted just hair done (I cannot afford to pay for all of them so I gave the option, which is exactly what they did for their weddings). So yesterday I emailed them the cost ($83 for Kristen Colaneri) and they asked if we would all “be staying at the same place.”  So I told them that I was recoemmending to stay at Hyatt Regency where I have discounted block for $99/night. Or, they could stay with me the night before the wedding for free because I have a 3 bedroom suite.   So, this morning I get an email from each of them (separately) saying they are staying with friends when they come here and they are just getting their hair done around the place where they are staying and will meet up at the hotel later. One of the friends lives in Irving, not even Dallas.   So, I think its kinda rude. Now, the cost per person for hair goes up (when they already said they wanted to get their hair done), and really, I am just upset because they will not be there with me. That’s the whole point of picking people to be bridesmaids. For each of their weddings, I just always said “whatever you want me to do, and whatever is easiest for you.”    I didnt even have a job during their weddings, and I still initiated and threw showers, paid for anything thay seemed like they wanted me to do, etc… And, the one that did not end up getting married did not offer to return the gifts to me or anything (which I thought she should have at least offered).  They both have jobs now and have been working for at least 4 years, so I would not think it is a money thing. Maybe they think it is rude of me to not offer to pay for them to have individual rooms?   So, I wrote them emails and said “ I thought that everyone would stay at the Hyatt Regency for at least the night prior to the wedding because I thought it would be fun and everyone could be together. Do ya'll not want to stay there because of the cost?  It is $99/night.   If it is a big deal I am willing to pay for you to be there for me because that was the whole point of reserving a block of rooms and being bridesmaids.  Let me know and we can work something out.”   Bottom line: do you think it is rude of them to cancel their confirmation of hair appt, and refuse to stay at the hotel with me, or am I overreacting?  

Re: WWYD-bridesmaids-long

  • fallbride1109fallbride1109 member
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    edited December 2011
    I wouldn't take it personally. They were probably just thinking about what would be the best for them.  They weren't thinking about the time you would be spending together, like you were. There will be other costs for the wedding and it could very well be that another $200 just isn't in their budget.
  • DonnaariesDonnaaries member
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    edited December 2011
    Have you expressed to the BM's that you wanted to spend time together the night before the wedding? I think they're just not looking at it the same way you are. I don't think they're doing it to be intentionally rude.
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  • edited December 2011
    I dont think they are doing it intentionally, but uyou would think that thet would realize that I want my BM to be with me on mywedding day while we get ready together.  Am I supposed to get my makeup and hair done alone in my hotel room? That would be weird.  It really doesnt make sense to me to have my BM stay in Irving-it makes me think that they may not be coming to the rehearsal dinner of participate that Friday.  I dont know, I would be more understading if I had not been there for them and done whatever they want during their weddings.  Also, I chose that hotel because it is less than a mile from the reception and the rehearsal dinner and I would prefer not to have guests drinking and driving all the way to Irving. Wll, I guess I will see what they respond to my email-I dont know how they could still refuse to stay at the hotel when I saidI was willing to pay for them. I mean, $99 divided by the two of them is $50 each-doesnt seem to be outrageously expensive to me.
  • fallbride1109fallbride1109 member
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    edited December 2011
    Well, it's just these 2 right?  You'll have the other 3 there with you right?  And they can still be with you--they can just get their hair done early and then come on over. I totally understand what you are saying--they just aren't considering it right now.  Hopefully they will see how much it means to you and change their minds.
  • edited December 2011
    For now you did the right thing and in the proper way, see how they respond. Also, remember they may not understand that it is a financial issue, or maybe they just don't want to seem like a burden to you. You still have a while so see what comes along. Double check after they email you back that their plans are exactly as you understood them to be and le them know that if they change their mind to let you know, then cancel if you have to.
  • edited December 2011
    I don't think it is a big deal that they are staying with friends unless you really made it clear about wanting everyone together. Maybe they are thinking they are making things easier and simple. I don't know them so not sure.
  • edited December 2011
    Thanks-I will let you kinow what they say. Meanwhile, I emaiuled them this: "Hey,   Are ya'll wanting to get your hair done somewhere else because $83 is too much? If so, then I can try to negotiate the price down, but I dont imagine that I could get it lower than maybe $65. Also, if that is too much then you dont have to get your hair done at all, I am sure that we can just find a way to put it in an updo ourselves. I would rather you be with the rest of the bridal party on the wedding day and not get your hair professionally done than not have you with us and have to find a random salon in Irving or somewhere else by yourself.  Also, I am assuming that you are planning on coming to the rehearsal and dinner Friday evening, right?   Let me know asap so I can figure everything out.  Thanks!"I think I am sounding nice-I definitely think I need to confirm that they are going to be available for the weekend, rather than just showing up for the ceremony. Also, I know what yall are saying about  they might think the are makin it easier, but the fact that I stayed at the recommended hotel and got my makeup and hair done with them for their weddings makes it pretty clear that they know what's expected. I would not have told them that I was going to get everything done my myself somewhere else.I will update tomorrow with responses. Thanks!!!
  • TCUESW1999TCUESW1999 member
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    edited December 2011
    I can understand them wanting to stay with family/friends but what I don't understand is that you are not sure if they are going to the rehearsal dinner?  I would think that it is kind of standard that if you are in the bridal party, you go to the rehearsal and dinner.  I can't imagine these girls thinking they can or will skip on that.  Well maybe I can.  I can see how it irks you but don't let it stress you out.  You don't want or need that extra stress.  This is a minor issue compared to worse things that can happen.
  • edited December 2011
    One thing that might be helpful is sending a rough schedule of events for the whole weekend, even if you don't know specific times.  Maybe note on the schedule who you expect will attend each thing.  That way this formalizes the expectations and you won't run into as many similar surprises down the road (or they'll ask questions or let you know now if they hadn't intended to participate in certain things).  I had one BM tell me she would not be at the rehearsal, which worried me, but it worked out fine.  Figure out what things you consider optional vs. required.  If you're using their weddings as a guideline, maybe when you send an "attention all BM" email, you can say something like "I really liked how BM #1 and BM#2 did it at their weddings and I want to do the same thing... we'll all stay at this hotel and we'll all meet for these activities."  That way it's a subtle reminder that you did this for them and they should return the favor.
  • edited December 2011
    terreniski, That is a really good idea-I am going to do that from now on!  I will keep you updated
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