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Courtney
Dedicated September 2021

This will be long. Major issues with moh 4 days before Bridal Shower

Courtney, on June 23, 2021 at 8:27 AM Posted in Community Conversations 1 24
I’m not sure how to even start this, Please tell me if I’m in the wrong…


So let me preference this by saying my MOH and I have a Bridesman in my wedding along with a few bridesmaids. My Bridal Shower was supposed to be a surprise. A few weeks ago there was so much Drama between my Bridal Party I had to get involved and I found out everything. My one bridesmaid has been doing all the work because my MOH only wanted to do games and prizes. MOH and Bridal party can make decisions apparently they all said idc so my one bridesmaid steps up and makes the decisions because they can’t make any with out her saying yes or no or whatever. So my MOH at the time felt like my one Bridesmaid was trying to be MOH when really she was just doing the job she was assigned to do like Decor. And Decor touches on every part of Bridal shower. For instance Cupcake toppers they got into a argument over cupcake toppers. Come to find out my Bridesman said about me and my fiancé “This wedding changed so much who knows they’ll actually get married” when I found that out I was so hurt, but he doesn’t know I know he said that. My wedding has changed “so much” meaning location because I wanted an outside wedding and my MOH and Bridesman complained about it being outside to the point that I had to change location. My weddings in September I’m in PA they said it would be to hot…. PA in September at 3pm… it’s not hot it’s like 60°-70°….I have been completely fair this whole time they’ve been planning my shower I have been chill and haven’t demanded anything.
Fast forward to last night… the reason for this. So a few months ago I had told my MOH that my dad wants to come to my shower, but my mom and I both said no because it’s a women’s only shower…
My MOH had messaged me and said that her dad wants to come to my shower. I politely said no that it’s a women’s only shower and I don’t find it fair that he would be coming when none of the other dads would be coming, meaning my dad and my fiancé dad. So it’s not right for her dad to be there. Well she blew up and called me rude. She said that her mom and dad have plans after my shower, and she said now her moms not coming to my shower or wedding and she’s not helping cook for my wedding. And so when I told her it was a women’s only party she texted my Bridesman and then he messaged me and said he was leaving my shower and not staying and I asked why he said because it’s a women’s only shower. I said he’s the obvious exception since he’s in the wedding on mh behalf. Then my MOH said that I felt like a stranger to her and that she’s standing next to and supporting a stranger. Keep in mind this is someone I knew since birth. And she had a birthday party this past weekend for her kid my fiancé came over when the party was soon over. She texted me that I was being rude to say no to having her dad come and then she said about how my fiancé showed up uninvited. I was like my fiancé’s apart of me where ever I go he’s invited it’s a kids birthday party. He ate no food he helped cleaned up. There really shouldn’t of been an issue…. I’m sure I’m missing things but this is already so long. Point being am I in the wrong for asking her to not have her dad come. If the dads were coming then I wouldn’t care. But I specifically said before about it being a women’s only shower. Ohhhh before I forget she got snippy to me she said “I forgot it’s all about Courtney” I’m the type of person I don’t ask for attention I’m very laid back and the last time I had something all about me was my 15th birthday party. I’m 28 now, I don’t get party or things centered around me. So when she said that I got smart back and said it is my bridal shower it is about me and what I want. I didn’t ask or demand things but I’m this situation I’m asking for your dad not to come. I also found out that she’s planning on bringing her daughter but she doesn’t know I know that. And it’s like I told my sister not to bring her kids and her my MOH is trying to bring hers. Honestly my Bridal shower is ruined I’m not even looking forward to it. Sorry for this long rant. I just really want outsiders opinions. Thank you ♥️

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Latest activity by Courtney, on June 29, 2021 at 7:15 AM
  • Courtney
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    Sorry for it being very very long, just had to get it off my chest.
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  • Allison
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    Ok, so I don't think you're in the wrong at all. It's not rude to tell someone that you can't make an exception for them, when you're not making exceptions for anyone else. Do your MOH's parents live far from where the shower is? I'm confused about why her dad needs to be there just because they have plans later in the day - can't the dad just drop the mom off and pick her up at the end? Based on what you've said, it sounds like this family just lives for drama - I find it rude that your MOH's mom is now threatening to not even come to the wedding because her husband can't come to the shower with her.

    I'm really sorry you're going through all of this and I hope things get better!

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  • Courtney
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    They live about 20 minutes away from my shower location. The plans they have I was also invited to. My shower is over at 3pm, and those other plans start at 6pm. They have 3 hours to get to those plans. My MOH was also planning on not helping set up or clean up. Until my bridesmaids said that’s not right and I had to tell her I didn’t think it was right she should be doing at least one of those things. Thank you so much for reading that. I know it was a lot. Thank you for your response gives me hope that I’m not being unreasonable. I had mentioned about them making other arrangements but then of course I was called rude and inconsiderate. 🤷🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️
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    Wait, why would her dad come to a bridal shower?? I mean sure, he could be on the premises without a problem, but why can't he read a book in the car or something? That just seems so weird that someone would get peeved that their dad can't attend, when the guest of honor's dad isn't even coming. Also, it seems weird that the MOH wouldn't want to help set up or clean up. It seems that there may be things lingering beneath the surface of all this because it doesn't make a bunch of sense as is (regarding why someone would get upset over those things). Perhaps she was trying to confront you about your FH attending the kid bday party without a formal invite (even though pre-covid, kid's bday parties were typically co-ed while bridal showers typically aren't)...who knows...!
    P.S. Bridal party members shouldn't be saying negative things about the wedding location, unless it's super super hot, like on a Florida beach in June at 2pm or something. And even then, they can just say things like "we should be sure to have water and fans available, if guests get too hot."

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  • Katie
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    First thing you should have never changed location because of your wedding party. It is yours and your fiancé day and you should have it how, when and where you want. It sounds like you should have kicked these people out of the wedding long time ago. I definitely don't think you are in the wrong. I think it's time you really stand your ground and if you have to kick people out of your wedding so be it. They are being jerks. And that comment she made about how it's all about you, like does she live under a rock or something because a wedding and the events leading up to it is all about the bride and groom.
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    Yeah, she’s one of those people that didn’t follow covid rules or guidelines she’s a person who wouldn’t wear her mask. It’s everyone’s personal choice not negating that. Before she would say because I’m her best friend that makes him her best friend. So for her to say something about him showing up uninvited really threw me for a loop because it’s a child birthday party. Not girls night. And last year she had the same birthday party and he was there with me. Last year my fiancé and I were absent from a lot of things because of covid our parents if they got it have underlying conditions. Now we are all vaccinated so we can go out and do more things. It makes me feel better knowing I’m not the only one to think that is a problem for her dad to show up. Thank you for response
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    I’m honestly at the point where I don’t want her or the Bridesman in the wedding any longer, but my bridal shower is 4 days away. I’m at a lost for words. Honestly if they are kicked out of the wedding I’ll be changing my wedding location anyways because I don’t trust them not to pull something the day of my wedding. My fiancé grandmas house is where we’d have it she’s offered it to us recently. I kinda wanna change it to there anyways, but if I do it and they are still in the wedding I can imagine the things they say. I learned there true colors and that they are not true friends to me. My fiancé has said this for years and how he doesn’t like them. I should of listened to him.
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  • Katie
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    Honestly I know it's hard and is a friendship ending move. And the shower is in 4 days but I'd still kick them both out. Find out the money they contributed to the shower and pay them back and tell them off. You don't deserve to be treated like that and you don't need friends like that in your life. They sound very toxic and selfish.
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  • Katie
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    Also I'd promote the bridesmaids who stepped up to MOH
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  • Courtney
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    Your so right! I definitely am wanting to. I’m so frustrated with myself because I bought gifts for them that are customized and it’s like all that time and money wasted. Sorry thank you for letting me rant I appreciate it ♥️
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  • Katie
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    You're welcome and that's what we are all here for to help each other out and let each other get things off their chest. That does suck having the customized gifts, but at the end of the day you have to figure yes you will eat the cost of the gifts but you will be much happier not having terrible people standing up in the wedding terring you down. Maybe you can sell the gifts or maybe you have someone who has the same name.
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    Of course! And yeah that's telling - so apparently her not wanting your FH there clearly wasn't about keeping numbers down at the event. I'm glad that y'all are ready to mix and mingle after what was probably a long year of doing your best to keep your parents safe (which is very noble, by the way). And I'm sorry that you're having this bridal party drama so close to your shower. I hope you're still able to enjoy it, and that you have an enjoyable planning process and wonderful wedding ahead!

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    I'm going to be really blunt and really mean here.

    Your MOH sounds like a jackass.

    On the dad thing: YOUR dad and YOUR future dad-in-law aren't invited... so why would she think HERS was? YOU are the entire point of a bridal shower.

    On your FH "showing up uninvited": your FH should ALWAYS be invited with you, discussion over.

    MOH is also obviously starting problems between you and your bridesman, too (although he sounds like a garbage friend as well, honestly.)

    Your MOH is a narcissist. If I were you, she would not be in the wedding anymore and this friendship would be over.

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  • Natalie
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    MOH and bridesman both sound like pieces of work! You have done nothing wrong. It seems like these two thrive on drama and are using your wedding to stir up.... stuff!
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    I had some really awful people in my bridal party and once I kicked them out wedding planning became actually fun. Just saying! Im sorry this is happening!
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    I want to add to my original reply: MOH's mom also sounds like a jackass. I can see where she got it from. Apple didn't fall far.

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  • Courtney
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    Yeah, your exactly right I’m sure I can sell the gifts that I got or burn them lol I probably won’t burn them.. lol but yeah I really appreciate you talking to me yesterday definitely helped me a lot more than you know in my feelings being validated. I hope you have many blessings in your future, take care ♥️
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    Im so glad I could help. I hope you have many blessings in your future to ❤️
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    Thank you so much, I appreciate your response it definitely helped me a lot yesterday my feelings were all over the place. Still trying to figure things out. It’s just a lot going on. I could of never imagined being in this position. I hope you have many blessings in you future, take care ♥️
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    Definitely! I always knew the Bridesman lived for the drama but I never imaged so much drama focused around my wedding. It’s supposed to be an exciting time, but they’ve done nothing but take away the excitement.
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