02/03/2012
Blue { The drama continues.. }
  

{ The drama continues.. }

Speaking of being SO. OVER. IT, a lot of extra stress has also come from my beloved bridal party. Here are some of the things I’ve had to deal with, recently:

1) My MOH has been calling me daily for the past week, complaining that the other girls have put down every idea she brings up for my bridal shower/bachelorette party. I understand that I sucks, but there’s nothing I can do about it, y’know?
2) 2 of my bridesmaids (my sisters) spend $ partying, and on social stuff, but are now having a hard time finding $ for deposits on their dresses (which I told them--everyone--months ago that I wanted done by next Friday--Feb. 10th)
3) Another one of my bridesmaids has put off putting her deposit down because she's been looking for the cheapest place to get it. She also makes excuses for not coming to other appointments, like when we found the dresses in the first place.
4) My sisters are now on bad terms with my mother, and have warned me about inviting her to the wedding (I'm already on bad terms with her--we've never been close), but I want to invite her, as she's my mother..

Basically the only person in my party who has made a deposit on her dress is my MOH. The aforementioned bridesmaid in #3 swears she’ll have her deposit made in time, as do 2 of my other girls (they have appointments in the coming week), but I’m very, very worried about my sisters being able to swing it. Part of me wants to make the deposits for them, and have them pay me back when they’re able to, but my smart side says, “WTF, crazy lady? They’ll never pay you back, OR pay the remainder when the dresses come in, so cut them out, and be done with it.”

Really, they were only added as BMs because I thought they’d get mad with my cousin being a BM, and I know for a fact they’re super unreliable, but my sister side feels bad.

They knew the terms, though.

Maybe I’ll give them to the end of the month?

GRRRRR! Things should be easier than this.
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tiffanyranaekasten's Orange wedding
 |  Knox, IN, USA  |  02/03/2012
I had bridesmaid drama for a while too girlie so i know your pain i wouldn't pay for their dress unless u truly know that they can't pay and even then i would just ask if they want to be in the wedding or not if they say they can't afford to be in the wedding then cut them out i wouldnt pay for their dress i wish you luck girlie hopefully everything comes together like you want it to :)
phillysgirl5's Pink wedding
 |  Springfield, IL, USA  |  02/03/2012
I feel your pain also. I had alot of issues with mine myself. You're right, it shouldn't be that hard. I wouldn't pay for their dress either, especially since they can find the money to go out all the time which isn't cheap!! Good luck!!
glamdivabride's Purple wedding
 |  Atlanta, GA, USA  |  02/03/2012
You should definitely give them a deadline. If they don't meet it, then they automatically cut themselves out. Oh, it bothers me when someone puts down and idea, but doesn't have one to give.

I have had my fair share of bridal party drama....don't deal with it Shanny!!!!!!! Don't stress yourself out or dish out money for them. People make time and find money for what they want...believe me. If they want to be a part of your special day, then they will find the money. I don't know why people decide to be a part of the wedding, but don't want the responsibilities that come along with it.

Keep me posted and I hope things work out.
wendelina0866's Black wedding
 |  Saint cloud, MN, USA  |  02/04/2012
I'm so sorry you have to deal with this kind of stuff. It's tough enough trying to plan everything involved without having to babysit the wedding party.. and they're family on top of it! Boo.

If it were me, I would do whatever it took to make things go smoothly with the dresses. Like you said, you know they're unreliable and you know they'll probably never pay you back... but having peace of mind would be worth it for me personally. You'll end up with money from people as gifts and recoup the cost that way if you need to.. but at least you won't have to deal with the stress right now.

Parents always should be invited to a wedding. Even if there's drama. End of story.

Good luck to you, hun!
princesni's Pink wedding
 |  Luanda, Luanda, Angola  |  02/07/2012
ohhh now thats awful! dont do for them what they should do for u or theyll never leran... if u have to make a decision, maybe it should be to replace them, but i know how ur sister side feels coz am going through the same... just keep reminding them hun
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