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Wedding Woes

Creating a problem out of thin air

Dear Prudence

A friend of mine, Sarah, is getting married later this year. We have been casual friends for about five years now, and I am invited to the bachelorette party, but not to the bridal party. I am an executive assistant and pretty organized in both my personal and professional life. Sarah keeps making comments about how she has told the maid of honor that I’m an EA and will be super helpful. I’m worried that the bachelorette party won’t be to Sarah’s liking and she will slightly blame me for this even though I’m not in the bridal party and therefore won’t have a hand in organizing it (and it’s not my job to!). Should I say something now, or just let it play out? Should I try to help if the MOH asks?

Re: Creating a problem out of thin air

  • Why are you borrowing trouble from next year? 

    But seriously- if she asks for help and you want to participate and plan then do so, if you don’t then just attend. Sarah knows who is in her bridal party and will know who planned it. 
  • Why not just start with the volunteering "Hey ladies I'm Sarah's friend Patrice and I'm happy to help with the party planning!  I have some local contacts for places due to my job if you're interested!" 
  • IDK why you're worried about the bachelorette party not being to her liking.  That's simply not your job, problem, or lane.  Just grin and say, "I'd be happy to help" or say, "I'm really looking forward to the party" when she brings it up.  I wouldn't reach out, but that's b/c I don't do volun-told anymore.  MOH presumably knows you and contact info, so let it alone.
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