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To bail or not to bail as a bridesmaid??

Mommatobe32, on February 8, 2022 at 9:58 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 5
Where do I start??? I was ask to be a bridesmaid in May for a following years wedding in September. I gladly accepted since my best friend and I have been friends for ten plus years ( our friendship has been fading the past few years due to many life events such as moving, relationships, and just life in general.) Anyways… A few months later I found out I was pregnant and due in June, about 3 months before the wedding. Fast forward and now many months have passed before the MOH and MOB finally get everyone together to talk shower ideas. At this meeting ideas were thrown around but nothing solidified besides the MOB stating the bridal party was responsible for all but the venue and food at the shower (around 50 guests invited). There are 5 in the bridal party and all agreed on the conditions. Another few weeks pass and still nothing solidified besides a shower date. The MOH said she would just let us know what she needed/ responsibilities. After many “how can we help” texts from other BM’s and trying not to overwhelm the MOH we are finally getting information about the shower. It is now Almost February for a March shower where everyone was finally individually told their responsibilities. I am responsible for all the alcohol because I live in a tax free state. This includes the favors of mini wine bottles and sangrias/mimosas for the shower. When I got this assignment I just said okay and didn’t think about it until a few hours later. It struck me that this is completely unfair to be the only one responsible for this amount. Other BM’s are responsible for games and decorations while I’m stuck with the alcohol. I assumed all would be split evenly between the 5 BM’s but that is not the case. To add more fuel to the fire… the MOB bought a combined gift for the bridal party without anyones consent. Myself and another BM already purchased gifts ourselves. And to top it all off.. the bachelorette party (out of state) will be a month after I give birth and I will not be able to attend. Also, I will have a 3 month old at the time of the wedding and probably won’t be able to fully participate in all the traditional bridal party getting ready events. I don’t want this to ruin our friendship, but I am really stuck between a rock and a hard place on what to do. Any advice???

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Latest activity by Kasey, on February 10, 2022 at 1:20 PM
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    Devoted February 2023
    Elycia ·
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    It seems like none of this really has to do with the bride and more the rest of the bridal party. I would bring up your concerns to the bride herself before making any other decisions. I would also reach back out to the rest of the bridal party and suggest evenly splitting cost even if each of you are responsible for acquiring each thing. Price out what you think your contribution would be and then see where everyone else is sitting.

    I understand the stress of giving birth shortly before the wedding, but I wouldnt bail just yet. It seems like the shower in particular is just a stressful situation and most likely the other issues wouldnt matter so much if this situation werent so stressful for you.

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  • Candace
    Super March 2022
    Candace ·
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    Get an estimate for how much the alcohol will be and inform the rest of the bridal party what their fair share will be. I think you should express your concerns to the MOH and MOB planning it. Everyone should be involved in setting the level of spending, especially if they didn't give you enough time to plan your budget.
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  • Melinda
    Expert March 2022
    Melinda ·
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    I second this.

    Then I would also let them know that you already purchased a gift for her so not to include your name on that. If you stand your ground I really don't see any future issues.

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  • Samantha
    Super May 2022
    Samantha ·
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    I agree with everyone else. Don't back out on the bride just because of her party. Realistically, they probably just think everything is fine, and if you speak up with all of your concerns, they will (hopefully) make any changes you need to make Smiley smile

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  • Kasey
    Dedicated June 2022
    Kasey ·
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    Have you expressed these concerns yet to anyone in the bridal party? It is unfair to the bride (who is not involved) to back out without even trying to resolve the issues with them first. They may not even realize there is an issue. Bring it to their attention and see if you can work something out. Let them know you already purchased a gift and won't be contributing to the group gift that you were not made aware of beforehand. Pre-wedding events are optional and I hope they all realize that it's completely reasonable you are not able to attend the bachelorette. Hopefully it all works out!

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