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pregnant bridesmaid problem....advice pls

BeccaBoop, 10 March, 2010 at 18:36 Posted on Planning 0 6

Hi all

I have only recently got engaged so am currently deciding who i want as my attendants - I have a friend who is pregnant at the moment and will be due way before the wedding - the baby will be just over 1 by the wedding. I really want her to be my bridesmaid...but am worried that I will be putting too much pressure on her. I wouldnt expect her to do any duties like organising anything - I just want her to be up there on the special day, so it would be relatively little stress on her. I just dont want her to feel under pressure to slim in to a dress...and also I am wondering whether its the right thing to do to ask someone when they have a baby....as obviously the father will have to take care of it for the ceremony and morning beforehand - is it alright to expect him to do that, or is it too much to ask?

I think one of the things that makes me unsure is because our other friend is getting married and has deliberately not asked her as she thinks she has "too much to think about" at the moment. Now I thought that was a bit unkind...and although she would never say I dare say she was a little hurt. Please advise....I dont want to put anyone in a difficult situation or to have a reluctant bridesmaid - and my friend would be too nice to say so. But I also dont want to exclude her needlessly.

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Latest activity by FunkyDiva, 11 March, 2010 at 10:03
  • Maxibon
    Beginner March 2009
    Maxibon ·
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    My CBM had her baby 3 months ago and she's really looking forward to being bm. she hasnt felt any pressure from me, she wanted a size bigger dress (but is swapping it for a size smaller as she has slimmed down!)

    Ask her, and tell her your fears, she will be at your wedding regardless so i think being bm will be nice for her ?

    xx

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  • debmci
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    Well she had a year after the wedding so I think she would be delighted to be part of it! i know my friend had her sister as moh, and she had her baby in december and was bm in may! every1 had a great day!!

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  • GeordieBarbie
    Beginner May 2010
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    My best mate is due 2 WEEKS before the wedding!! She's got a bridesmaid dress and is hoping to be there so fingers crossed! I left the decision up to her. She had to make the choice and she wants to try everything possible to be there.

    A year is a long time and she'll be in a routine by then. You should ask her, explain how you'd love for her to do it but it's her decision. Don't assume she won't want to do it, let her turn it down if need be!

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  • lamby
    Beginner August 2010
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    I'm quite surprised by your other friend - that wouldn't really occur to me to be honest, if it was me, I've always known I'd have my two school friends as bridesmaids, and though she was newly pregnant when I got engaged and asked her, I didn't think for a second she wouldn't want to.

    Her baba will be one by the time of the wedding too, this aug, and though she can be a little hard to tie down - only really when dress shopping, I also took on board she had a baby and was busy. Also my friend is helping to organise hen do who isn't a bridesmaid, again cos with the baby she's a bit tied up. So if you don't mind that, which I don't then go for it!

    With the dress thing, my friend gave me her measurements but is hoping to lose some more baby weight and has said she'll pay for the alterations if needed which is fair enough. Don't think she felt under any pressure there.

    Sure Daddy won't mind looking after her - my friends baba won't be coming cos we're not having kids but in a way (i hope!) that's better for her cos she can enjoy being BM.

    If she is who you want, don't let that stand in your way at all, but of course if you want to give her the choice, that's always nice and I bet she'd be delighted Smiley smile

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    Thanks everyone - I feel more comfortable about asking her now..and will just tell her how I feel.

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  • Mrs S*
    Beginner January 2010
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    I bet she'll love to be asked. It may even encourage her to lose her baby weight! (not that i'm saying that she has to, but it's nice to have a goal!)

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    I don't think it would be too much for her with a 1 year old, but it is so sweet of you to think like that.

    I would ask her and say that you would love for her to be your bridesmaid but understand if she does not want to because of the baby.

    I bet she will bite your hand off.

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