Weddings can be a source of joy and stress. For one bride-to-be, her fiancé’s friend is causing some drama. Despite not getting along with the friend, her fiancé wants her to be a bridesmaid. The bride-to-be is against the idea and suggests the friend be a groomsman instead. However, her fiancé refuses and accuses her of effectively keeping the friend out of the wedding party.
Who’s in the wrong here? Is the bride-to-be being unreasonable or is her fiancé not considering her feelings? Join the conversation and share your thoughts about the situation .
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Wedding planning can be stressful, especially when it comes to choosing who will be in the bridal party. For this bride-to-be, the decision of whether to include her fiancé’s friend, who doesn’t like her, as a bridesmaid is causing a dilemma. While her fiancé wants his friend to be included, the bride-to-be doesn’t want someone who doesn’t like her to be standing by her side on her big day.
She suggested her fiancé’s friend wear a black dress to match the groomsmen, but her fiancé shot down the idea. Now they’re at an impasse, and the bride-to-be is wondering if she’s being unreasonable for not budging. What would you do in this situation ?
Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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