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Kara
Beginner May 2022

Bridesmaids not helping with finding dresses

Kara, on February 2, 2022 at 5:23 PM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 8

Hey! I am not sure what to do.

I have purchased two dresses now that my bridesmaids OK'd and now when the dress arrives they veto it. They do not bring any new dress to the table, and do not want to go dress shopping. I am so frustrated. I gave them the color scheme, quite easy to find in bridesmaids dresses, just lavender a lavender dress and send me a pic of it so I know what it looks like. So basically just a floor length dress, in lavender. They have no interest in going online even to look at dresses, so I was sending them links to ideas. They all loved one, and I ordered it and got it. When it arrived they didn't like how it looked out of the bag, and one of them wouldn't even try it on. The second one I ordered, they tried on but said they just didn't like it. Now I am at a loss, I don't want to waste anymore of my tight budget buying dresses. I just have two bridesmaids and they are making it so difficult. What should I do?

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Latest activity by Melinda, on February 4, 2022 at 8:08 PM
  • Melinda
    Expert March 2022
    Melinda ·
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    I would tell them they have until XYZ date to get a dress picked or you will be picking them out and thats what they must wear.

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  • Marissa
    April 2022
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    I would have them pay for their own dress they are just making it harder on you. We don’t have the funds to buy everyone outfits. The guys are just a button up shirt $20 they can roll the sleeves up wear after the wedding than nice jeans and boots. Bridesmaids my made of honor help my picked out she loved the dress so does my mother inlaw for my little sister inlaw the only complaint I’ve gotten is price out one person but I expected it from her. She always complains.
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  • Samantha
    Super May 2022
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    Sounds like they don't really want to be in the wedding Smiley sad I'd do as PP said, tell them they need dresses by X date, or you'll unfortunately have to move on to other people.

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    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    What? that sounds really frustrating. especially because they already agreed on that dress and then when it comes they don't like it nor have suggestions? i would just say ok find a dress by the date or wear the first one chosen

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  • Natalie
    Super November 2020
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    I would give them a specific place to order from, the specific name of the color, and a date to order by. Leaving it too vague can actually make it harder. Azazie also has a try at home program so they’d be able to try the dresses on before purchasing!
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  • Kara
    Beginner May 2022
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    I think they want to be in the wedding, they are just bratty if I am being blunt haha. Its my sister and my closest cousin, and they are just very picky and vain. Unfortunately its hurting me though.

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    VIP July 2017
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    They turned down the dresses, if you can't return them, then charge them for them - bet your ladies change their tune if they're the ones paying.

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  • Melinda
    Expert March 2022
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    You should tell them exactly that!
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