Maid of Honor panic

Could you do a simple girls night in? Have some wine, some snacks, watch some movies?
You could ask the other bridesmaids to bring snacks and stuff so it doesn't all fall on you

You are a better friend than me. I think is on her for rushing her engagement. I only get paid once a month so that wouldn’t even be enough time for me to set anything up or save. I love Chandra’s idea up there or if you have a little bit to spend go out to dinner and everyone can pay for their meal and one person pay for hers or split the cost of hers.

I would do a night in. There’s lots of fun girl movies out to watch, and if you mix in some games like cards against humanity and code names, you could have a really fun night for cheap. Have everyone bring a snack or bottle of wine, and there ya go! But she can’t be expecting anything elaborate with less than a months notice. I’m sure she’ll be happy with anything you plan.

I love the idea of a night in. Could be simple such as doing nails and face masks and watching a movie or could even do your own diy paint nite by buying cheap paint and canvases at a craft store and following a bob Ross video or some other YouTube tutorial

Agreed with all - I know you want to do everything you can, but I also don't think you can be expected to help her with wedding things and plan a bachelorette on such short notice. I definitely like the movie night idea. You could hit a happy hour before hand for a round of drinks (having everyone cover their own tabs except the bride) and then go back to someone's house for a girl's night.

It sounds like your friend raced to plan a wedding for whatever reason and unfortunately didn't leave much time for the traditional parties like a bachelorette or bridal. I understand you want to be a good friend, but I would just let it go. She made the decision to plan a wedding that quickly so she shouldn't be upset that she didn't leave time for anything else.

After all the planning I bet she'd love a night in! I'm planning my wedding fairly last minute myself (after a four year engagement lolz) and sometimes it's nice to just get some friends, put on a show we all like, and eat snacks. She probably knows there's not enough time for a traditional party.

I would reach out to the other bridesmaids (and possibly her mom, her FMIL, maybe FSILs) and see if they want to help do something casual. Maybe a girl's night in at home or just a casual dinner out during happy hour or go to a bar? You could delegate who brings what so all the financial burden doesn't fall on you.

I also wouldn't worry about doing anything big. If you can afford dinner do that. If not, oh well. She shouldn't expect all the parties if she planned her wedding in a month.

Since she's having such a rushed wedding I don't think she'd be expecting much in the ways of a bachelorette party. I'd recommend having a sleep over the night before the wedding (after the rehearsal). Have everyone bring wine, come up with fun games, and make a playlist of throw backs. This way the bride gets a nice girls night to calm her nerves and celebrate before the wedding. I had all my bridesmaids stay with me in the hotel the night before my wedding and we had a blast!