Skip to main content

Post content has been hidden

To unblock this content, please click here

V
Just Said Yes June 2022

Bridesmaids not participating

Veronica, on February 13, 2022 at 3:48 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 11
Help, not sure how to handle this situation Let’s start by mentioning that my wedding is in 4 months.Two weeks ago I scheduled an appointment for my bridesmaids to go look at dresses. I told them the color and the length etc, but I gave them the choice to chose different styles as long as they’re pretty much uniform like. One of my friends, let’s call her Ana didn’t show up because she had a family situation and she did let me know ahead of time. Another friend, let’s call her Sara said that she wasn’t sure if she could make it, but ended up showing up. At the appointment there was a lot going on, they didn’t really like the dresses I recommended or the fabric,etc. So i ended up scheduling an appointment at Davids bridal for yesterday . I told them a week before about it. At the DB appointment, only 3 of the girl’s showed up. Ana once again didn’t show up or texted me she couldn’t make it. I haven’t heard back from her yet. Sara came in 20 mins before the appointment was over and didn’t even apologize or seemed interested in trying on the dresses. Also it turns out that my color was one of the ones that take longer to come and will arrive after the wedding so now i have to look somewhere else for dresses or chose a different color. So once again I had to schedule another appointment. 3 of the girls that showed up on time actually found dresses they like, but they’re just waiting on me to tell them the color or what the plan is. I told them by next weekend I will make a decision and that I would like everyone to be on time and show up this time. Sara didn’t seemed to like that, so she immediately walked out bc she “had things to do”. To be honest I don’t know how to ask her and Ana if they still wanna be my bm and if they’re willing to participate because I don’t feel like I’m asking for too much. I’m giving them the choice to pick different styles and not wear the same exact dress. My wedding is so soon and it’s stressing me out bc I feel like 3 bm appointments is too much and it shouldn’t be this hard. They accepted to be my bridesmaids and honestly the only thing they have to do is find their dress and show up to rehearsal dinner and on the wedding day, it’s pretty simple. So I don’t wanna lose a friendship over this but it seems like they are not involved in this or seem to care. The rest of the girls I’m not too worried about they’re fine with whatever. My wedding is coming up in June and I don’t want to spend too much time with this situation when I have a thousand other things to do. Any advice on how to talk to them about this would be great.
Thank you

11 Comments

Latest activity by Jacks, on February 15, 2022 at 5:50 AM
  • Michelle
    Rockstar December 2022
    Michelle ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    That is so frustrating. Let them know if they don’t get a dress on time, they will just be a guest. Scheduling multiple appointments to try on dresses that everyone attends is more than many brides do so that is very generous on your part. Unfortunately some people don’t have the same level of interest as you do and will drag their feet as much as possible to show their disinterest and wedding planning is when you realize others’ true feelings. Hopefully everything works out for you.
    • Reply
  • Cece
    Rockstar October 2023
    Cece ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    I think three separate appointments for bridesmaids dresses is kind of asking a lot. You said you are allowing them to choose their own style of dresses, so I don’t see why they all have to show up to multiple appointments together. Whenever you figure out the color, just let them know the name of it and where to get it, and let them find their dresses on their own time.
    • Reply
  • Jm Sunshine
    Jm Sunshine ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    Have you thought of picking a color on Azazie and letting them order from there? That way they can do it on their schedule? It's a very convenient website and process (bms can even try them on and return as well as custom to size ordering). Plus, their prices are very reasonable.
    • Reply
  • V
    Just Said Yes June 2022
    Veronica ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    View Quoted Comment
    Yes, I agree. These past few months have definitely showed me that. I am planning on telling them that and hopefully we can work things out. Thank you.
    • Reply
  • V
    Just Said Yes June 2022
    Veronica ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    View Quoted Comment
    Yes I think I’ll look online and then just let them know because I do think it’s too many appointments by now.
    • Reply
  • V
    Just Said Yes June 2022
    Veronica ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    View Quoted Comment
    I have heard a lot of good things about Azazie. I was just browsing through and I plan to order swatches to see the colors and fabric and hopefully that will work out for everyone.
    • Reply
  • Cece
    Rockstar October 2023
    Cece ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    View Quoted Comment
    Azazie is a great option! then they can do their shopping from home, and you can even order multiple dresses for like $10 to try on at home and return if they don’t fit. That should definitely take a lot of pressure and frustration off your plate, and put the responsibility on their shoulders.
    • Reply
  • Katherine
    Expert October 2021
    Katherine ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    Sounds like the same problems I had with one of my girls. I finally just had enough and said your in this or your not. Basically choose to be in or out. Bridesmaid dresses can take a while to come in so there’s only a certain amount of time that can be pushed til they will potentially be at a loss. I’ll never understand the point of accepting being a bridesmaid and acting like you don’t care. It adds so much more stress for the bride and it’s so unneeded.
    • Reply
  • Melinda
    Expert March 2022
    Melinda ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    I was also going to recommend Azazie. My bridesmaids are all very busy and they all just picked one on there in the color and length I wanted and sent me the order confirmation. Just give them a date that they have to be ordered by.

    The dress quality was great.

    • Reply
  • James
    James ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    You need to try and remember that this is your special day. If they don't seem interested then I'd have the conversation with them (but that's just me). The one that didn't turn up at all, I'd uninvited her and explain that you still want to be friends but you need to concentrate on your big day, not on the where abouts of her.
    • Reply
  • Jacks
    Rockstar November 2054
    Jacks ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    View Quoted Comment

    This. Just say what is needed. If they can't get it together they can attend as a guest.

    • Reply

You voted for . Add a comment 👇

×

Related articles

WeddingWire celebrates love ...and so does everyone on our site! Learn more

Groups

WeddingWire article topics