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Bridal Party Vent!

First off--to anyone who hasn't chosed their wedding party yet please take the advice that I didn't and don't choose them until at least 6 months out! You don't know how your relationships will change and some that may seem excited at first may slowly start to not care at all.

Out of 8 BM's I have 3 that are excited and supportive of me.  I know that I can count on these girls and I should be lucky that I at least have them.  Two are pretty wrapped in their own lives, but at least when I talk to them they sound excited.

The other three are hurting me and frustrating me beyond belief!  The first of these is my MOH.  She rarely replies to my texts and when one of my BM's realized that she wasn't going to be planning a bachelorette party she tried to step in and help, but she started ignoring her too!  She also decided that she can't afford a dress so I offered to buy one for her even though it's going on a credit card because I can't afford it either, but anytime I send her a pic she ignores me!  The second also decided that she can't afford a dress even though she still goes out a lot, so I bought her dress.  She hasn't responded to me anytime I ask when she would like to meet up so that I can give it to her.  The third has been utterly bitter both to my face and behind my back.  We had to move the wedding a month before hers because we got pregnant and she does nothing but complain about it and look down on me for getting pregnant before marriage.  She isn't a "wait until marriage" kind of girl either so it doesn't make any sense.

I don't know how to approach any of these girls.  UGH!  Thanks for letting me vent!
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  • I would say stop contacting them. They will either get back to you and get the dresses, or they have taken themselves out of the wedding. 
    What did you think would happen if you walked up to a group of internet strangers and told them to get shoehorned by their lady doc?~StageManager14
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    [QUOTE]First off--to anyone who hasn't chosed their wedding party yet please take the advice that I didn't and don't choose them until at least 6 months out! You don't know how your relationships will change and some that may seem excited at first may slowly start to not care at all. Out of 8 BM's I have 3 that are excited and supportive of me.  I know that I can count on these girls and I should be lucky that I at least have them.  Two are pretty wrapped in their own lives, but at least when I talk to them they sound excited. The other three are hurting me and frustrating me beyond belief!  The first of these is my MOH.  She rarely replies to my texts and when one of my BM's realized that she wasn't going to be planning a bachelorette party she tried to step in and help, but she started ignoring her too!  She also decided that she can't afford a dress so I offered to buy one for her even though it's going on a credit card because I can't afford it either, but anytime I send her a pic she ignores me!  The second also decided that she can't afford a dress even though she still goes out a lot, so I bought her dress.  She hasn't responded to me anytime I ask when she would like to meet up so that I can give it to her.  The third has been utterly bitter both to my face and behind my back.  We had to move the wedding a month before hers because we got pregnant and she does nothing but complain about it and look down on me for getting pregnant before marriage.  She isn't a "wait until marriage" kind of girl either so it doesn't make any sense. I don't know how to approach any of these girls.  UGH!  Thanks for letting me vent!
    Posted by blondii428[/QUOTE]

    Sorry your going thru some BP drama. However, your MOH & BM do not have to plan anything (I learned that the hard way on here. lol. But I am so glad I know now.) All they have to do is show up dressed for the wedding. As for your BM who says she cant afford a dress but "goes out alot"...its not really your place to say anything about how she spends her money (also learned that on here! lol). & as far as your 3rd BM, if she talks about you to your face & behind your back about getting prego before marriage, why are you even still friends with her?! This is not the kind of friend I would want to be part of my day! Maybe you should reevaluate your friendship with this girl. Anyway, dont expect anything from these girls except that they show up in their dress on that day. If not, like Addie says, they have removed themselves from your wedding.
    I really hope it works out for you.
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    [QUOTE]First off--to anyone who hasn't chosed their wedding party yet please take the advice that I didn't and don't choose them until at least 6 months out! You don't know how your relationships will change and some that may seem excited at first may slowly start to not care at all. Out of 8 BM's I have 3 that are excited and supportive of me.  I know that I can count on these girls and I should be lucky that I at least have them.  Two are pretty wrapped in their own lives, but at least when I talk to them they sound excited. The other three are hurting me and frustrating me beyond belief!  The first of these is my MOH.  She rarely replies to my texts and when one of my BM's realized that she wasn't going to be planning a bachelorette party she tried to step in and help, but she started ignoring her too!  She also decided that she can't afford a dress so I offered to buy one for her even though it's going on a credit card because I can't afford it either, but anytime I send her a pic she ignores me!  The second also decided that she can't afford a dress even though she still goes out a lot, so I bought her dress.  She hasn't responded to me anytime I ask when she would like to meet up so that I can give it to her.  The third has been utterly bitter both to my face and behind my back.  We had to move the wedding a month before hers because we got pregnant and she does nothing but complain about it and look down on me for getting pregnant before marriage.  She isn't a "wait until marriage" kind of girl either so it doesn't make any sense. I don't know how to approach any of these girls.  UGH!  Thanks for letting me vent!
    Posted by blondii428[/QUOTE]

    Have you tried contacting them on the phone or speaking with them face-to-face?
  • sorry you have some girls being rude, but just remember no one will be as excited for your wedding as you are.  They have lives and do not need their lives to revolve around your wedding.  If you want to salvage the relationship maybe try calling them to hang out for a non-wedding related activity.  Sounds like one of your BMs is getting married soon herself too, so obviously her own wedding is a priority to her--not yours.  As for dresses, did you ask them a budget?  If yes, then if they cannot still afford it now (and as PP has said how they spend their money in none of your business) you either let them take themselves out of the wedding, or have you thought about giving them a color and saying just please get a dress that suits you and your budget?  Its nice of you to offer to pay but that is not necessary especially if its out of your budget-- the last thing you want is for them to take advantage which will just add fuel to the fire.  Lower your expectations of their so called "duties" and let them live their lives-- I am sure they will be happy for you on your wedding day, which is really all that is necessary.  Decide what is more important--your wedding or the future of your friendship.  Your wedding is one day, but your friendship could be a lifetime.
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  • I am wondering if you have too many bridesmaids. Are you/were you that close to all 8? You shouldn;t expect anything from anyone as far as wedding planning/excitement goes, but maybe the other 3 feel closer to you, or just really like weddings. I have 3 bridesmaids and 1 MOH. My sister is the most excited and into planning. My MOH also randomly sends me ideas she finds that she thinks I might like. My other sister and my cousin are excited for me and want to talk wedding sometimes, but none of my bridesmaids (nor I) want to talk wedding non-stop. Try to resolve the friendships if its worth it, or maybe step back and think if maybe you got overexcited and asked too many people. It might have nothing to do with the size of your wedding party...just a thought though
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    [QUOTE]<strong>First off--to anyone who hasn't chosed their wedding party yet please take the advice that I didn't and don't choose them until at least 6 months out! </strong>
    Posted by blondii428[/QUOTE]

    I second this. Hugs to you. It's so easy to get excited about your BP when you first get engaged, and it is disappointing when things change. I'm right there with you.
  • so sorry you are going through this! I AM as well.....I really do not have any advice other than to breathe and you will get through it. I have done everything on my own (which is fine-I do not expect anything from people) but the pure fact of someone being excited or making you feel important or special........would be nice, yes. It is almost a feeling of "Well if they can not even try to make me feel special or cared about for MY WEDDING than when would they?" People do not know how it feels unless they're in those shoes. Tomorrow is my make up and hair trial that I, again, will be doing alone...Just not fun! I never in my wildest dreams expected the girls I have in my wedding to be the way they are now...and NO (to all you mean people on the knot) I did not ask one single thing from them. Ever. Nor do I bombard them with wedding stuff all the time......chalk it up to 1) some people do not like weddings and 2) people rain on your parade because they are jealous of your sunshine and tired of their rain.     Hope things get better for you!
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