Bridesmaid help

If they are truly your friends, they will put their differences aside for the day. If they don't get on, it might be best to make one bridesmaid and give the other a reading, simply because that way, they won't have to mix with each other much. But they should be able to behave like civil adults for one day, whatever you decide.

A tough one for sure.

I would definitely consider which friend means more to you if you are intent on having one over the other. But generally, you should either have both or none.

Truth is, they should respect you enough to be your bridesmaids and make it about you and not them.

At the same time, do consider that if a friend is out of the country she may not be able to come altogether. So there is that.

It's insane how political wedding planning can be from the very beginning! If you are able to, it might be really beneficial to talk to your best friend (and maybe the friend she fell out with if you felt comfortable) about your concerns. But if not, and you decided not to have her as a bridesmaid, there are so many meaningful ways that people can be involved in a wedding - whether it's a reading or maybe giving a short speech at your reception. If she has a hobby that you could incorporate into your day that could be a lovely thing to ask to get involved with. Not the same situation but my older sister does glass painting and whilst she won't be in the wedding party I am thinking of asking her to paint some glassware for our guests to use during toasts and to keep as wedding favours.