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Newbie March 2016 Quebec

Choosing a bridal party- stressed out!

user, on October 15, 2020 at 23:15 Posted in Plan a wedding 0 8
So about a year ago I was having coffee with one of my closest girlfriends, neither of us were engaged at that point but we were both in serious relationships and are now both engaged. At the time she had shared with me that I would be her MOH. I had told her I had been thinking the same, in making her my MOH.


Flash forward to now, and I am wishing I hadn’t have said this so quickly. She’s a great friend, but my other best friend just fits the role. I have yet to officially “announce” bridal party because I don’t want to cause any drama or hurt any feelings. As of our last phone call that original friend had still mentioned me as her MOH (but has yet to make it “official” with anyone). I said I was still finalizing my party.
The reasoning behind the change of mind is that this friend isn’t a great communicator, when we are together we are as close as could be, and I could tell her anything but it’s making plans and reaching out that seem to be hard for her. She will definitely be a bridesmaid, but MOH doesn’t seem to fit. I’m just afraid where I had already mentioned it last year, and where she is planning to make me hers that I would hurt her feelings
My other best friend who I am leaning towards MOH is the type of friend who always goes out of her way to make me feel special, not because I expect it or require I but just because of who she is. Her and another friend of ours organized and planned a surprise engagement party for my fiancé and I, she never misses celebrating with me for anything, etc. Our friendship hasn’t been perfect of course, but I’ve never questioned her devotion.
anyway, would it be a completely bridezilla thing for me to “change” my MOH even though it was never official anyway? Or do I just make my original friend MOH to save hard feelings?

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Latest activity by A-W, on October 17, 2020 at 14:09
  • A-W
    Frequent user May 2021 Ontario
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    I like the idea of just having 4 bridesmaids and letting them all know what you expect for help in planning ect. Easier to explain to love them all equally and couldn't choose
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  • Vinod
    Top August 2017 Ontario
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    I do see where your heart is for the reasoning of change of mind.

    Your choice is made though you feel your friend is there for support, yet not fully present in the way you want. Your other best friend is whom is more present and supportive being pro active. Ultimately, just as you I would rethink my choice of making the original individual to the second individual MOH if that is what you decide to do.

    Your engaged friend should know though for sure the reasoning of becoming a bridesmaid than being MOH.

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  • Cindy
    Frequent user May 2021 Alberta
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    I for sure had this same issue based on traditions of the bridal party. My best friend is WAY more suited as a MOH based on the traditional roles however my sister is, well, my sister. In the end I decided that my sister would be my MOH and by best friend my bridesmaid. I have done most of planning myself so I haven't really "needed" either of them yet.

    My point is, you need to do what is best for you and what will cause you the least stress from now until the day of your wedding. Especially if you are wanting them to do what is traditional for the roles or the bridal party.

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  • user
    Newbie March 2016 Quebec
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    Hmm yeah I had considered just having four bridesmaids, either way I think I definitely would need to talk to her about my decision before ultimately choosing.
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  • Michelle
    Frequent user June 2023 British Columbia
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    Yea I hear you. Well if I had a close friend that was my MOH and we had already discussed me being their MOH I suppose I would be a little hurt if you ultimately didn’t ask me. However, you really should choose the person you heart is telling you to pick. Also depending on what your expectations are of the bridal party, you could just have 4 bridesmaids. You could also talk to your friend about what you really want from a MOH, ex: bachelorette, shower, ect. And let her decide if she is up for it.

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  • user
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    I mean I potentially could, but I would rather just have one since my bridal party is only 4 people and it might make the remaining two bridesmaids feel awkward
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  • Michelle
    Frequent user June 2023 British Columbia
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    I agree with Hank. Can you make them both maid of honour?

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  • Hank
    Featured September 2021 Ontario
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    Any reason you can't make them both a MOH? I've been to multiple weddings with duo MOHs so it's certainly not unheard of.

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