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Abbey
Just Said Yes April 2022

Should i make this friend a bridesmaid?

Abbey, on July 1, 2021 at 1:31 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 8
My best friend from college and I used to talk about being bridesmaids in each other’s weddings. Some things have changed since then, but I know she still expects to be a bridesmaid. We have hung out a few times since college, but every time we hang out, she gets sloppy drunk and ends up throwing up in the bathroom. It’s not fun being her babysitter every time we hang out. She didn’t used to get that drunk in college, but ever since we graduated, she does get that drunk at every event or outing we go to together. I don’t drink much and never have, so it makes me really uncomfortable. I can understand why she would expect to be a bridesmaid, but I don’t fully trust her not to get drunk at the wedding (we are having a bar at the wedding). She also doesn’t fit in very well with my other bridesmaids and honestly I think she would be uncomfortable being there. My other bridesmaids are my sister, sister-in-law, future sister-in-law, and another friend, and they are all very light drinkers and are pretty quiet and laid back (more like me).


I feel bad not asking her to be a bridesmaid because I know she expects to be one. My mom, my sister/MOH, and my fiancé all don’t like her very much and advised me not to make her one. I feel so bad because I would honestly expect to be a bridesmaid in her wedding too. But things have changed since college. I feel like I owe her an explanation if I don’t make her a bridesmaid and I don’t know how to tell her if I don’t make her one. I think she will take it really hard because I’m one of the few people who has stuck around with her post-college and she talks a lot about me being one of her only friends. We were literally inseparable in college (it was your classic reserved introvert adopted by the extravagant extrovert friend situation).
Any advice? Am I rude for not having her be a bridesmaid?

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Latest activity by Peyton, on July 2, 2021 at 12:11 AM
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    Super July 2020
    Cool ·
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    I definitely would not ask her. Just because you said it in college doesn’t mean anything. Does not sound like you’ll be friends in the future really depending on her behavior.
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  • SLY
    Master January 2022
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    Just because you talked about it months/years ago, doesn't mean that you're obligated to make her one. Doesn't sound like she's the best pick honestly judging by her behavior. If she gets upset about not being asked, then let her be upset.

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  • Ada
    Beginner August 2021
    Ada ·
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    You already have the answer.
    You stated:
    1."...she does get that drunk at EVERY event or outing we go to together"2. "..She also doesn’t fit in very well with my other bridesmaids and honestly I think she would be uncomfortable being there."3. "My mom, my sister/MOH, and my fiancé all don’t like her very much and advised me not to make her one."College days are over.
    Sounds as though you stuck around and continued to be her friend because you feel pity for her since everyone else escaped...uh...stopped being her friend because of her destructive behavior.It's your day to be happy! NOT your day to hold her hair while she as you stated yourself, "...gets sloppy drunk and ends up throwing up in the bathroom".
    Also, it isnt anyone else's responsibility either since you won't be able to. You're getting married!!! 😁❤
    You can ask her out of loyalty to your college days.......BUT, just know that she will inevitably make it about HER some kind of way...AND your family and loved ones, AND you...will be uncomfortable.Really? Be true to yourself girl.Good luck..and congrats!
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  • Stacey
    Super May 2021
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    If the only reason you would ask her is because you would feel bad, I think you already have your answer.

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  • Courtney
    Expert September 2022
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    I wouldn't ask her, but you should have a conversation with your friend about her drinking. That's really dangerous behavior, and I would be deeply concerned for her, as that level of drinking isn't normal.

    If for whatever reason she asks you if she'll be a bridesmaid (which would be very rude of her) I would suggest being honest about the reasons behind it, and really emphasize that you're concerned about how much she's been drinking.

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  • Samantha
    Expert December 2021
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    As others have said, I wouldn't ask her. Just because you talked about it in the past doesn't mean you're obligated to ask her now...unless you made a blood oath or something crazy. You're far from rude for not wanting to ask her. But consider this: would you really want to see her sloppy drunk at your wedding, possibly causing a scene, and you having to play babysitter?
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    Expert September 2022
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    Second this. I would talk to her about her drinking in a very compassionate way. I used to drink like that, and all my friends just thought it was cause I was "having a good time" or like you "out of control" but I was self medicating my various mental health issues. It would have changed everything if just one friend asked if I was OK instead of just letting me act out.

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    Devoted April 2023
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    She will be a guest, if not a bridesmaid, right? Won’t her behavior be the same with the excessive drinking? I do not think you should ask her to be a bridesmaid, but I do think you should tell her your reasons. I would venture to guess that she knows she has a problem. She needs a reason to change this behavior. Losing you as a close friend may motivate her to change.

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