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Beginner September 2021

Issues with Bridal Party

on February 17, 2021 at 7:41 AM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 15
I’m hopefully someone can give me guidance. I’m so frustrated and at a point of boiling over. I don’t know where to even start. I got engaged last year and have been planning my wedding. Initially we were going to have a back yard wedding. My MOH and Bridesman had complained the whole time say it’ll will be hot and they need air conditioning. Please keep in mind my wedding is the middle of September at 3pm. I repeatedly stated that in the evening it gets cooler. I live in Pa so hot in September could be like 70° that’s not really hot. Fast forward I ended up booking a fire hall that I’m having an out door ceremony and in door reception. Every thing I do they are nit picky or judgmental. I’m not here to bash them, but my other two girls are great. As of recently I was doing my save the dates I got from hobby lobby my MOH said it looked like a 1st grader did them. I was immediately offended but kept it cool. Everyone has a right to an opinion, right? I went cheaper on save the dates so I could get the invites that I wanted. I’m a bride on a budget. This past year I couldn’t see them as much because of covid, I was trying to be safe and I know they didn’t practice precaution and my mom had diabetes and my dad is older. I wouldn’t want to do anything that would put them in harms way. There’s been a lot of little things that caused drama. But what I’m really needing guidance on is the night before my wedding I wanted to have a sleep over. Originally I was going to book a hotel room. My MOH didn’t want to sleep over so I said that’s fine but everyone else will be there. So she said about us staying at her place. At first I said no, then I thought maybe that’s not such a bad idea so I said yes let’s stay there. Now as of last week my Bridesman wanted us to stay at his place so then it was a big debate between where do we stay. Now I get a message from my MOH mother who is so nice she is graciously helping with the catering of my wedding. She said my itinerary for the day would have to be moved out because my MOH hot water tank isn’t big enough for the 5 of us to take showers and that it was best for us to just meet at the hair salon. Now I thought it would be best for us to all be together instead of me having to worry about where people are on the day of my wedding. Keep in mind the morning of my wedding we have to go down and set up for my ceremony outside. Then come back shower then go to the hair salon. Well now it’s like my MOH got what she wanted in the first place. Thankfully my one bridesmaid said me and my other bridesmaid can stay at her place which is 10 minutes away from the fire hall. My MOH and Bridesman will be staying at there own places and meeting us there at the fire hall in the morning. They don’t know that last part yet. I’m not sure if I should say something to them now or wait until the topic is brought up. In addition my mom and future mother in law are helping with my wedding. This leads into my last part of my frustration with my bridal shower my maid of honor was was trying to have my bridal shower in my Bridesman basement he only has installation down there I would’ve been so embarrassed maybe I’m sounding really ungrateful but I know the type of bridal shower I would give my maid of honor when she gets married and I would hope she would’ve done the same for me but it doesn’t sound like it. She was going to have it in her parents backyard and they would’ve had to bring their own chairs and it isn’t at all what I imagined. Now they decided on a place which is at state park pavilion. Initially she promised me that it was going to be inside at this one Restaurant that had a private room she was going to have everyone in my bridal party put in $100. Well now that’s out the window and she doesn’t know I know this but she paid $50 for the park for pavilion and she’s doing games and prizes and invites so like another $30. And she has someone doing decorations someone doing cake someone doing food and then she told my mom to get cups plates silverware Table Cloths so here my mom spent $1,300 on my dress and she’s working over time to pay it off and do you have the audacity to have my mom buy that stuff when it’s their responsibility I feel like. And they have my fiancé‘s mom getting stuff for my bridal shower too and it’s like they’re contributing so much to my wedding that they shouldn’t have to contribute anything to the bridal shower it’s different if they ask but to be asked is kind of ridiculous I think. I’m not harping about how much is spent but I did expect more not like financially but just to be inside in the air-conditioning considering they were complaining about me having my wedding outside and here they are having my bridal shower outside when they’re the ones that were complaining about having AC. I feel like my mother and my mother-in-law shouldn’t have to contribute anything unless they want to and something small not as much as they’re doing. Furthermore just explain my maid of honor get like $6000 back on income tax not to fail to mention how many stimulus checks did we get this year and she has a kid so she made out good. And to mention we worked all year, not only that I do realize she just bought a trailer and fixed it up and not counting that out but the fact that she is doing so little when she’s the one who supposed to be doing the most as what’s frustrating to me. Last week I said to her Because my one friend said down in the south they have a thing where everyone brings like a bottle of wine or alcohol to the bridal shower so that it can stock the bar for the wedding. So I told my maid of honor that that I wanna have people bring a bottle of wine to my bridal shower she fought me on it she didn’t want me to do it. And I put my foot down Normally I don’t do that I have a problem putting my foot down and you’re doing what I want because I’m a people pleaser so I’d rather make myself unhappy to make other people happy and I had a point where it’s like I’m not doing that anymore especially when it comes to me and my fiancé‘s wedding. So I told her no that’s what I want and I instantly had to reach out to my one bridesmaid who is my niece she’s around the same age as me and tell her so that way she can make sure that it’s on the invite. My fiancé and I are saving up to buy a house and spending money on wine we weren’t gonna have as much wine there versus doing it this way it’ll help a stocker bar and I’ll just have to buy a keg. By no means am I trying to sound ungrateful because I am grateful I am for everything that you know I’m getting help with do you guys have any guidance on what I should do? My niece who’s a bridesmaid it was around the same age as me wants to confront them and have them tell them to be at a different place for the bridal shower and for the night before my wedding she was graciously going to buy us a hotel room and I told her no because she’s getting married next year and I’m her maid of honor and I’d rather her save that money for her wedding so my other bridesmaid is going to stay at her house but I don’t know if I should bring that up or wait until my maid of honor and bridesman addresses it with me. Sorry for the long rant I appreciate any guidance given, Thank you. Before I forget to my maid of honor was trying to tell me what to do with my dresses because my dress has some lace in it and my flower girl has lace in her dress so my maid of honor said all the other girls dresses should have lace in it. And like personally that’s not what I want I wanted everyone to pick what they wanted as long as it looks good and is long and you know flows together well that’s fine with me. OK I’m officially done ranting lol

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Latest activity by Shannon, on February 18, 2021 at 1:48 AM
  • Lauren
    Expert July 2021
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    Sounds like she is just overly controlling. She may think she is helping you and that you are asking for her opinion, which you are not. I’m assuming since she is your MOH you would like to salvage the friendship. I would just stop telling her wedding details. Tell her what she needs to know, when she needs to know it.


    No, everyone does not have to have lace on their dress because you and the flower girl.
    If you want wine for your shower go ahead.
    Stay wherever you are most comfortable the night before. I wouldn’t worry about having everyone separate. They will be there or they won’t and either way it will not effect you getting married to your love. I would imagine if someone were to miss anything, they aren’t someone who you’d want there anyway.
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  • Beginner September 2021
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    Thank you so so much for your advice. Your completely right! I’m going to start only telling her what she needs to know. I wish I thought of that back when this first started happening. Thank you again, have a great day. Smiley smile
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  • Michelle
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    I agree with Lauren- only tell her what she needs to know when she needs to know it. I know it’s hard because of the excitement of the wedding but it’s the only way to save your sanity! As far as where everyone stays- don’t stress about it. Looks like it worked out for the better anyway.
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  • Yasmine
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    Okay so definitely put your foot down when it comes to your MOH trying to control your wedding. It's YOUR wedding and you deserve to have things done your way. Don't let her take control, she can do that for her own wedding.


    However, you mentioning how much she's getting for taxes, stimulus, etc that's a bit much. Throwing a bridal shower isn't a requirement and no one is expected to spend their stimulus or taxes on a bridal shower. If your mom and mother in law don't want to help out then simply have them tell her no. You can't expect her to throw you some extravagant bridal shower with just her money. It doesn't matter how much money she isn't spending on it, it's really the thought that counts.
    If your niece feels the same way then have her collaborate with your MOH on the bridal shower and offer her help. Clearly it seems like you as well as your MOH need to sit down and have a talk because it'll only get worse. Goodluck!
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    I have mixed feelings about this -

    I think that you are SO okay to put your foot down and somewhat demand certain things for your wedding. I personally think the little things you've said your party (or two of them) have done is super offensive and I probably wouldn't have been able to hold my tongue as long as you have. Your party is supposed to be totally supportive of your day and your wants, obviously with your respect of their time and money as well.

    I also wouldn't be happy with the bridal shower situation - I don't think that seems bratty at all. BUT I don't think you can expect your party to hold your wedding events to the same standard you do. If they are only able to offer you the basement, your choice is to take it or to offer to help figure out another venue or place to have it and let them still help with the other things.

    I'm so with you! I have a very distinct vision of what I want and I tend to get kind of offended when it doesn't go the way I have in mind - and I don't think that's bratty or rude as a bride - you only plan on doing this thing once and you want to feel good and celebrated!

    I think you need to sit down and first of all talk about the little issues, like the lack of support and bickering and control desire. Maybe that conversation will open up the door to discuss the shower and you can give them your clear vision and offer to help where they can't.

    I had an entire mood board for my wedding shower - like breakfast at Tiffany's themed, mimosa bar and fairly expensive catering. My mom and MOH both slapped me with reality (politely) and said I needed to bring it down a notch, it sucks to hear because you have such a vision but you have to remember that this is not anyone else's wedding and no one cares about the little things as much as you do.

    I think a simple discussion could really help! Maybe let your other bridesmaids help some to take the pressure off of the ones who don't seem to care as much!

    Good luck girl!

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  • Beginner September 2021
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    You are right. I shouldn’t have put it in about income tax or stimulus check. I was heated in the moment. I am trying to find away to edit that part out. I in no means meant to make it seem like I wanted an extravagant bridal shower. I just would had thought since they were complaining about my wedding being outside in September. They would of had my bridal shower in doors considering it’s in the summer. When I said about the taxes and check I more so meant like she could have got a place inside for $30-$50 more. And if money was a problem it could have been easily split my bridal party has stated to her multiple times they will split the cost. That’s a really good point, I greatly appreciate your outlook and input. Have a great day Smiley smile
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  • Beginner September 2021
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    Thank you! That’s a great idea! I appreciate your feed back greatly!! Have a wonderful day 😁
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    Thank you, amen to that! Definitely stressful. I appreciate your guidance. Hope you have a great day 😌
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  • Yasmine
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    You would have to edit it on an actual computer! But yes I agree about the weather that doesn't make much sense, goodluck with everything!
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    The rude comments from your bridal party are soooo unnecessary and soo disrespectful. It sounds like you have a good head on your shoulders and are not gonna go overboard on save the dates because they're not a priority (which is so wise!)....so for your MOH and bridesman to make mean comments about those *and* the wedding location is super rude. An outdoor wedding in PA in September honestly sounds lovely, and they can "put up or shut up" in my opinion. Unless they're putting up their money towards the save the dates and/or the wedding, that would put them in the "shut up" category. It sounds like you're realizing as you're writing the post that certain other actions have been the "straw that broke the camel's back" and that you need to have a level-setting convo with them. You might want to keep your original vision of booking the hotel room for the night before the wedding...all the back-and-forth about the hot water at this person's place, then that person's place, then that person's place sounds stressful! You also may mention that your mom is working her butt off to pay for your gown, so while it's nice that your MOH is trying to make your shower even better by involving more people, maybe you could suggest that your MOH please ask you directly (and/or the bridal party directly) for whatever she would normally ask your mom (and/or your FMIL) for? You don't sound ungrateful to me...you sound like a bride who is being pulled in a million different directions and having plans change a million different times, and you're just getting really stressed and needing to set boundaries/ground rules. I wish you the best of luck!!!!! Please keep us posted!

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  • Sara M
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    I think you should be more upfront with them put them
    In their place don’t be afraid of them dropping out friends come and go my love it’s your day! I know you need the help because your on a budget but sometimes all help is not all that great! And I would have not changed my venue because they need AC lol if they had a problem with that it would have made things much more easier for u drop them! The nerve for her to want ac and then plan ur bridal shower at the park in the heat! You have to be stern ! You can do everything urself with ur niece u don’t need others!
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    Thank you girly, your words hold a lot of value to me. I just need to get a back bone. 🤦🏼‍♀️ I’m such a people pleaser. I appreciate your help. Take care, have a good day. Smiley smile
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    Thank you! I do feel bad posting on the discussion board but I couldn’t hold it in any longer, and wanted outside opinions. I appreciate your guidance, take care and have a wonderful day. Smiley smile
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  • Sara M
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    You’re Welcome! Sometimes we need to vent in order to feel better! Hope everything works out beautifully for you! Have a great day!
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  • Shannon
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    I’m gonna be honest, I stopped reading half way through because the beginning was enough to irritate me. Remember that this is YOUR wedding..and while it’s important not to be a bridezilla it’s also important to do what pleases YOU. Do not let them bully you into making decisions that you don’t want to make or doing things to only accommodate them. I would definitely say talk to them about it and if they understand and adjust then great, but if not oh well.
    I am sorry that this process is a bit stressful for you due to other ppl.
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