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How to encourage a jealous bridesmaid to participate in wedding preparations?
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You should probably look for help from people who want to give it to you--forcing someone will make it uncomfortable for everyone involved. Remember--being a bridesmaid is really just about spending lots of money on a dress you probably won't wear again and standing up next to a friend while they get married. Let her do as much or as little as she can or feels able to do...Brides can feel all-important, and it's easy to forget that everyone else has their own lives too.
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Unfortunatly, you will probably need to find yourself a new bridesmaid or do with out her. I got married about 7 months ago and one of my original bridesmaid was a childhood friend of mine. All of us (I had 5 bridesmaids) tried to get together 3 times to look at dresses and not once did she go or call to say she couldn't go or anything. By the third time I said no more. Remember- this is YOUR day. Do not let anyone tell you different. One thing you might want to do is just straight up ask her if she is still wanting to be a bridesmaid. This might be her way of telling you she doesn't. Then just tell her you still would love her to come to the wedding and be a part of your special day and that you don't want to lose her friendship over it.
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Does she really want to be in the wedding. try making a fuss over her. Or maybe shes mad that she is not the maid of honor.
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