Flip Out Or Forget It? - Someone dropping out of the wedding party

I'd Forget It to their face, but secretly Flip Out in private.

Forget it!

This actually happened to us. My fiance's ONLY cousin said he couldn't handle the financial burden this summer and that he's gutted he has to bail on the wedding party stuff but he will still be at our wedding. We never intended for this to be a burden for ANYONE. We have been exceptionally accommodating with out wedding party and I think they appreciate that. At the end of the day, they know we love them and we know they love us, so that's all that matters.

Forget it. I have one that might drop out... I'm half planning for it lol I don't need the numbers to match.

I would definitely be upset but I would still say forget it.

Forget it, worst case your wedding party is lop sided, your guests won't even notice. And I'm sure photos will still be lovely.

I don't really know.. I would probably flip out but also forget it and move on.

I would’ve vented to my husband but I wouldn’t have said anything to them. It didn’t happen but I feel like I would’ve been in between a flip out and a forget it

I would be so hurt if someone backed out, but I understand that everyone has a life outside of the wedding, if they were to drop out I’m sure it’s for a good reason. But their explanation could really be the only factor in which I don’t freak out. One of my girls was due to have her child 3 weeks prior to the event, she had him early and she’s even not backing out. She’s dedicated.

Forget it - we don't have a formal wedding party. Our daughter and son are standing up for us. If they weren't able to make it, it would be an emergency that would prevent us from making it to our own wedding. Having spent 3 days recently in hospital for my son because of appendicitis, it has crossed my mind that you just can't predict when a crisis will happen.

Flip out!

It was husbands best friend that felt he didn't want to do what was expected of his part to be in the wedding party for giving a speech and being part of the entrance. I did flip out big time after he said he would be there to practise and say a few words though he is very shy in public. It was melted over time and good friends again.

Flip out. We have a small bridal party of mostly family so if anyone bails - especially last minute - I'll lose it. There should be no reason whatsoever for it.

Flip out. My FH and I have 2 people in our wedding party that 1 best man and one MOH if one of them drop out I would probably be really upset especially at this point and being so close to the wedding.

I think it would depend on the amount of time left to the wedding day they told me. If it's two days before, yeah, there'd be flipping out. If it was a few months in advance, I'd forget it and see if another friend was interested. Also, the reason would be a factor. If something serious suddenly happens or changes in their life, it's understandable definitely if they need to drop out.

This would definitely be a flip out. This happened with my MOH she was more invested in the planning then I was, always sending me ideas, and pics of everything from colour schemes to table linens. She would plan trips out to see me (as I had moved to a different province for work at this point.) what ended up ultimately coming between her as my MOH and friend was her boyfriend, the jealous possessive type, he didn’t like that her attention was on the wedding as she was extremely excited for me and her always wanting to come out to plan.

I think I'd forget it. I only have 1 MOH I couldn't imagine a situation where she wouldn't be with me. If she couldn't be there it would be a real reason

I think it would definitely be situational - if it was something like a family emergency, then I would forget it and completely understand. If they just decided that they suddenly don't have time for it, I would flip.

Honestly it depends on the reason. If it was like “I just don’t want to do it I changed my mind” then I’d flip. If it was because of money problems or family issues/sickness or something then I’d forget it.

Dealing with this now actually so funny it has come up. I am at the point where I do not care, so for me it is "forget it".

Forget it - Look, being in a wedding party isn't for everyone. It's easy to take it personal, but in the end it might just save your friendship.

I would flip out for sure. Especially since it’s such a long engagement (25 months all said and done) so they’ve had PLENTY of time! if anyone was to drop out at this point i would be furious

I would forget it. I don’t have a wedding party, so one less thing for me to worry about 👌🏻

I would flip out. These are people you are supposed to rely on and if they committed and then flaked out, that is terrible. Obviously there are extenuating circumstances but otherwise not cool.

Forget it- I have been threw all this drama and just learned to deal with it.

I would forget it. I've already told them that if they can't fit their outfits then they are out of the party and that I don't care about odd numbers so it should be the same the other way around if they were to voluntarily drop out. Just might not be good for our friendship though.