Laura~While I do not normally post personal information about myself, as this is a publically accessible message board, I just wanted to say "I've been there." I had this happen to me, and while I chose to ask new friends (they had not been friends when I started planning) to "step in" for the originals, don't let it shadow your day at all. I assure you that your friends will regret their decision. I chose not to let it ruin my day, and truthfully, thoughts of the 'missing' were barely a blip on my wedding day radar. I did miss them in the days leading up to the wedding, and I was terribly disappointed in their choices. But on the wedding day itself, I hardly thought of them at all - since there were so many others around me who showed such great love and friendship by just being there. Just focus on that fact - the people who choose to be there are really the ones you want there. In the end, you are surrounded by love and support, and that will carry you through the disappointment and hurt.
(Don't think about this too much now, but the relationships will be scarred a bit by this. Things do not 'go back to normal' - just be prepare your heart for that if you can. I am still adjusting.)
princessdisneybelle said:
I just wanted to jump in and show some support - what an awful thing for you to have to deal with! On top of the stress of the upcoming day, and the monkey-wrench that this throws into your planning, you have to deal with the fact that 2 of your closest friends totally let you down. I'm so sorry
I've been on the boards a short while, but every time I've posted a question or had a frantic moment, you've always posted a tip, idea, or word of encouragement - and I'm practically a stranger! I can only imagine how well you treat your close friends...you deserve better!
I'm sure it will work out for you. I agree with some of the other girls who suggest you have 2 GM's escort each BM - I've seen it done before and it looks cute.
No matter what, I know it will be great b/c you've worked so hard planning and b/c you are marrying the man you love!!!
i'll volunteer!!!!
wow. you have every right to be upset! i know I would be! It really shows who your true friends are. That did not happen to me, but I have been stabbed in the back before (similar) paid for a trip to the beach, 2 girls were going to pay me after I paid for the room, and then they backe dout to go to with other friends. It really hurt my feelings, but we don't talk anymore, and I never think about it/them, I have new/great friends, and my disboard friends! you are going to already have so much on your mind that day, and so much excitement, you won't eventhink about them! you get to get married in DISNEYWORLD! you are way cooler than them!
) you can send the other 2 down with a GM on each arm, or whatever else you like. It's your day. And I guess that's what it is - what counts is who is there supporting you, not who isn't.
I'm so sorry that your bridesmaids let you down.I don't think you should redo any of the programs. You don't need the hassle right now, and leaving their names in the programs will send the message to them that you were really counting on them to be there for your big day.
You have done so much work to make your wedding so special and memorable for your guests. The guests who will be there are the ones who truly want to be there and they will appreciate it so much! I agree with everyone else, it will be better this way. We're leaving WDW on June 30 and if we didn't have our at-home reception the next day, I would definitely extend our trip to be in your wedding Hang in there hon
Laura, I am sooooo sorry this is happening! And right before your wedding! The nerve of some people
.J/k. It is cute though,as a matter of fact,at work we had a prom fashion show(I am a hair stylist so we did hair for the show) and they had two girls escorted by one guy.I looks cute!!
