So several months ago, I went shopping with my bridesmaids to choose their dresses. I didn't mind what they picked as long as it was within budget and within my colourscheme. Two out of the three bridesmaids found dresses they loved in a style that suited them. The third bridesmaid was a little more tricky because she can't wear most standard bridesmaid dresses for religious reasons. She needs to be really covered up, with no legs, chest, back or shoulders on show. So we looked initially for a maxi dress that she could wear with a jacket or something. However there was something wrong with everything we found (not the right fit, not flattering, not covering enough). So she decided she would go away and hunt for a material/dress which would be more in the usual style of her culture/religion etc.
Not wanting to nag and pester her constantly, I would occasionally 'check in' with her for an update on progress. I offered to go material shopping with her so I could help pick out the right colour etc but she is always too busy. It seems that several months later there is very little progress being made except occassionally being told she's found something 'similar' to my wedding colours once or twice (trust me, it's NOT an unusual colour to find).
So anyway, now there is six weeks until the wedding and I don't want to spend the entire run up to the big day worrying over this. I also don't want to fall out with an old friend over something as trivial as a dress (although I do wish she would understand how important this sort of thing generally is for brides!). Is it time to sensitively approach the subject that maybe she should just be a regular guest to save us both the hassle?
