Hi Ladies,
I received a call last night from one of my bridesmaid-she said that her uncle was sick and just wanted to give me a heads up that she may not be able to make it to the wedding-which is in 3 weeks. My fiance and I had decided to keep our bridal party small so that we could help pay for just about everything since we are having our wedding in a different state. I have paid for all of my bridemaids' dresses-which have now been custom fitted. The bridesmaid who is being iffy just got engaged and I am wondering if she is lying about her uncle's medical problems and is instead wanting to do something different with her fiance or just save money. The wedding programs were at the printer this weekend and I was able to hold off on the printing. But now I don't really know what to do.
I asked her to please keep in touch with any plans or choices she makes (she has not responded), but other than that I feel like I am sitting on my hands. It would suck to only have 2 bridesmaids and 3 groomsmen, but I guess it would have to do. Can I charge her for the dress (which she has in her possession) if she doesn't come? And I don't know what to do about the programs- we have about 200 guests coming and so I don't want to be folding programs last minute.
I am trying not to stress because I am excited to marry the guy of my dreams-but it is eating at me to think she would lie and I don't know how to handle the situation.
Thank you for any tips, advice, or suggestions!