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Bachelorette party

Rachel, on January 16, 2020 at 8:58 AM Posted in Parties and Events 0 4
Hey ladies! I might be overthinking this situation but I wanted to ask your thoughts!


I’m a bridesmaid for a wedding in May. The bride just recently texted all of us and wanted ideas for her bachelorette party, and as of right now there is still no confirmation on where or when this weekend is taking place. I’ve been picking up weekend shifts at the hospital and already have several other trips planned this spring. I messaged her individually to let her know I may not be able to make it due to my schedule and also due to cost (she wants to go to Vegas—flights are at least $500 from what I’ve seen so far).
She was totally okay with this and I do plan to contribute something to her weekend even if it’s from afar. However, I’ve started to plan my bachelorette party with my maid and matron of honor for September. I’m definitely going to invite her but I feel weird doing it right now because I’m not going to her bachelorette weekend.
I did ask her if her or her fiancé’s family was hosting a bridal or engagement party and was thinking I could attend that since I probably won’t be able to go to the bachelorette but she said there’s not any plans for that.
What are y’alls thoughts/advice?! Thanks in advance Smiley smile

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Latest activity by Clíodhna, on January 28, 2020 at 9:04 AM
  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
    Caytlyn ·
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    Invite her to your bachelorette party and don't worry about it. You can't make it to every event and that's okay. Invitations for yours shouldn't be going out for a few months anyway.

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  • R
    Devoted December 2020
    Rachel ·
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    Yeah, she’s definitely getting invited no matter what! I’ve just started that planning process a little early because 75% of my friends are going to have to fly to mine & I’m being conscious of their budgets Smiley smile
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  • Kristen
    Master November 2020
    Kristen ·
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    No it is not weird. In my opinion anytime a bride does a travel bachelorette they risk declines because you are asking people to spend a good amount of money for your bachelorette. Also, since you are in the midst of planning your wedding you need to save money too. Worse case she does not make it but it is what it is. You have a valid reason for not being able to attend hers.

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  • Clíodhna
    WeddingWire Administrator January 2030
    Clíodhna ·
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    Hey there, Rachel.

    I would definitely still invite her to yours. You explained your reasons for not being able to attend hers and she was totally ok with it. I'm sure she would love to attend yours if she can Smiley smile Try not to overthink the situation and feeling guilty Smiley smile You've approached this the best way!

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