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Just Said Yes September 2022

Unsure of a bridesmaid

Brooke, on March 7, 2022 at 11:47 PM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 6
Okay so the problem I have run into is I have a friend who I used to be extremely close to but she moved away and we have had a couple arguments since then. Things are just a little different now. At one point I had unofficially said she would be a bridesmaid because of how close we were but now I’m worried. She also doesn’t get along with one of my fiancés groomsmen. I mean really don’t get along. I’m afraid that there will be tension or awkwardness. I also know she will be extremely mad if I don’t ask her to be a bridesmaid. Does anyone have advice?

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Latest activity by Sayra, on March 16, 2022 at 3:06 PM
  • Tina
    Dedicated May 2022
    Tina ·
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    Are you still close enough you can voice your concerns? I would start there. This is you and your fiancés day and you do not need to be worried about tension or who is or isnt mad that you didnt chose them.

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  • L
    Super August 2023
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    I would have to say it would depend on the arguments. I had a similar situation with a friend of mine but we have been friends since middle school (15+ years) and we aren't the type of people to hold onto something like that. So, if you can say the agreement wasn't something you both will hold onto, I wouldn't count her out of being a friend.

    Now with her not getting along with fiancés groomsmen it might/will cause tension at wedding party events. Even though you can't tell someone to just get over not like someone you can ask them to try not to mind that person. This will also be something you'd have to have fiancés to talk to their groomsmen about. Even though you do want your wedding party to mesh well people have their opinions and ways. You know your friend better then any of us, if you think she'd be on her best behavior on your day give her the chance and make it clear you don't want to tension and awkwardness.

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  • Jen
    Dedicated June 2022
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    In my personal opinion, the issue is that you unofficially asked her already. She might have taken that as an official ask. I had a friend casually ask and at a later date unasked. We are no longer friends as a result so just keep in mind that it could be consequence of doing this.
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  • Jacks
    Rockstar November 2054
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    Have you asked her yet in any way? I mean just off the cuff without proposal boxes etc? If you have, then you're stuck with her I'm afraid. The risk of kicking her out is that you might lose the friendship totally.

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  • Samantha
    Super August 2022
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    I think it depends on how recently that comment about being a bridesmaid was. If it was years ago, I think you're in the clear. If it was after you got engaged... a little less in the clear. But I think that, based solely on your post and the way you worded it, that you've already sort of made up your mind about not really wanting her to be in your bridal party.

    Like Tina said, if you're still close enough to have a discussion about it, start there. But if you aren't, then that's also a pretty good indicator that it probably doesn't make much sense to ask her. Unless you made the comment about her being a bridesmaid after you got engaged, that is.

    Good luck!

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  • Sayra
    Beginner November 2022
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    The issue with the groomsmen I wouldn't even take into consideration, I would be worried if it was with another bridesmaid. The bachelorette party, planning, etc, is done with other girls not with the groomsmen. The only time she will interact with him is probably rehearsal and wedding day, it sounds to me like you're using that as an excuse. I'm sure your fiance didn't consider not asking the guy to be his groomsman because of the possibility she could be a bridesmaid. Like with any relationship, people have disagreements and fights and it's about how you move on from them. If this was a fight you two had and have since talked and hungout, then it should be over and you should let it go because otherwise it would mean you have been talking and hangout with this person while harvesting certain feelings. I have moved around the country several times and friendships always change because while I hangout with friends that are in the same city as me more, my friends from other places will always be my friend. This is what you should consider:

    1. When you two talk, is it because only you reach out?

    2. Would you guys still talk if you didn't reach out?

    3. How much DO YOU care about her?

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