Anonymous
Post 01/02/2012 12:55     Subject: I think I need to back out of my maid-of-honor gig
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:If I were the bride AND a true friend, I would understand and would not want to put more pressure on you at this time.

Heck, if I had the $$, I would cover it.

Do what you need to do OP.


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Absolutely agree!


Yes, THIS!
Anonymous
Post 01/02/2012 12:40     Subject: I think I need to back out of my maid-of-honor gig
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I haven't read through all the responses, but I think it's fair for you to tell the bride that you can't take this on right now. If she is a good friend, she will understand. Good luck in finding a new job!


? There was only one response, and it was three lines long...


my thoughts exactly!
Anonymous
Post 01/02/2012 12:01     Subject: I think I need to back out of my maid-of-honor gig
The bride will get over it. I absolutely would NOT go into debt over a wedding.
Anonymous
Post 01/02/2012 10:53     Subject: I think I need to back out of my maid-of-honor gig
Demote a groomsman? Seriously? You can't imagine not having the exact same number on either side?

If the bride has any class, she'll front your expenses.
Anonymous
Post 01/02/2012 10:47     Subject: I think I need to back out of my maid-of-honor gig
Anonymous wrote:I haven't read through all the responses, but I think it's fair for you to tell the bride that you can't take this on right now. If she is a good friend, she will understand. Good luck in finding a new job!


? There was only one response, and it was three lines long...
Anonymous
Post 01/02/2012 10:45     Subject: I think I need to back out of my maid-of-honor gig
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:If I were the bride AND a true friend, I would understand and would not want to put more pressure on you at this time.

Heck, if I had the $$, I would cover it.

Do what you need to do OP.


x2


+1


Absolutely agree!
Anonymous
Post 01/02/2012 10:30     Subject: I think I need to back out of my maid-of-honor gig
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:If I were the bride AND a true friend, I would understand and would not want to put more pressure on you at this time.

Heck, if I had the $$, I would cover it.

Do what you need to do OP.


x2


+1
Anonymous
Post 01/02/2012 00:40     Subject: I think I need to back out of my maid-of-honor gig
Anonymous wrote:If I were the bride AND a true friend, I would understand and would not want to put more pressure on you at this time.

Heck, if I had the $$, I would cover it.

Do what you need to do OP.


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Anonymous
Post 01/02/2012 00:32     Subject: I think I need to back out of my maid-of-honor gig
Tell bridezilla no can do
Anonymous
Post 01/02/2012 00:15     Subject: Re:I think I need to back out of my maid-of-honor gig
This depends on how close you two are. She'll probably be willing to cover some/most of your costs if you're really close. And you could pay her back in the future when you're able to. If you're not very close, then back out.
Anonymous
Post 01/01/2012 23:55     Subject: I think I need to back out of my maid-of-honor gig
If the dresses haven't been ordered yet, nothing is set in stone. Tell her now, so they can demote a groomsman to usher if need be. good luck - hope things improve for you, OP!
Anonymous
Post 01/01/2012 23:36     Subject: I think I need to back out of my maid-of-honor gig
I agree. It costs a fortune these days and no true friend would want you to accumulate credit debt trying to please her. Good luck OP!!
Anonymous
Post 01/01/2012 23:24     Subject: I think I need to back out of my maid-of-honor gig
I haven't read through all the responses, but I think it's fair for you to tell the bride that you can't take this on right now. If she is a good friend, she will understand. Good luck in finding a new job!
Anonymous
Post 01/01/2012 23:22     Subject: I think I need to back out of my maid-of-honor gig
If I were the bride AND a true friend, I would understand and would not want to put more pressure on you at this time.

Heck, if I had the $$, I would cover it.

Do what you need to do OP.
Anonymous
Post 01/01/2012 23:10     Subject: I think I need to back out of my maid-of-honor gig
I lost my job after agreeing to be a maid of honor, and haven't found a new one yet. I probably should have bowed out just as soon as I got laid off, but I expected I'd be re-employed in plenty of time to shell out for the dress and the travel and the accommodations. I'd have to put the expenses on a credit card, at least partly.

The wedding is in June, dresses haven't been ordered yet. There are four other bridesmaids.

If you were the bride, how upset would you be?