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Unsure of bridesmaid

thedawnbringer, 27 January, 2014 at 16:10 Posted on Planning 0 4

We're having an outdoor wedding and don't really need a huge amount of bridesmaids/ groomsmen. However my fiance has some very close friends of the family who he wants to be ushers on our big day. I didn't want to look like a billy no mates with no girl friends, so I asked his sister to be a bridesmaid. The week before she'd been really excited over the prospect of a hen night, and what I'd be wearing on the day etc, so I thought she'd be thrilled. She hesitated before answering me when I asked her, and I got the distinct feeling she'd rather say no. My oh thinks she may still be hung up over her ex who she was engaged too.. but that was a few years ago now so I'm not so sure. To be honest we could do without the expense anyway (as we'd pay for her dress and accommodation etc), so I'm wondering what I should do. ?It would be nice to have her as a bridesmaid, but I only want to if she's really up for it. So how can I talk to her about this? Or should I just say we have decided not to have any bridesmaids and back out altogether?

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Latest activity by jenna1207, 27 January, 2014 at 16:42
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    Beginner December 2014
    WinterBride14 ·
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    Be completely honest with her. Tell her that you're concerned that you're not convinced she wants to do it & that you wouldnt want to push her into it. I'm sure if you're honest & open with her, she'll be the same back.

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  • I-go-by-many-names
    Super April 2015
    I-go-by-many-names ·
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    It sounds like you're both not fussed, in which case be honest with her and say 'I noticed you hesitated when you accepted the role, if you're not bothered then I am fine with this' and see what she says.

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  • jenna1207
    Curious August 2014
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    Hiya Hun,

    I completely see what you are up against - it is nice to have bridesmaids but not if they don't appreciate what it involves and what it means to you on the day. (Not to mention the cost!)

    Perhaps your OH can talk to his sister and just ask if she is still keen to do it - when it comes down to it, it's much easier to ask family outright without offending. It might also be worth asking your MIL to be on her throughts if OH isn't keen to discuss the subject! She might just have been surprised to have been asked, or perhaps she's shy and doesn't want everyone looking at her on the big day...?

    Don't feel you have to have bridemaids - ITS YOUR DAY! I am only having one as I have sister - but we actually have a similar problem as my OH has hardly any mates and isn't sure who to ask as ushers etc! I think he feels he ought to do the wedding thing properly...!

    Good luck! x

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    Beginner June 2015
    thedawnbringer ·
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    My oh is very diplomatic, and they are close, so I might ask him to talk to her. I hate confrontation, so the thought of bringing it up myself makes me feel physically sick lol

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  • jenna1207
    Curious August 2014
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    I would definately get him to chat to her - my OH to talk to his mum and tell her to back off which wasn't easy! Lol She was interefering no end! So I'm sure if they are close he can help you sort it!

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