Jan 18, 2010
Fired
Yesterday, my cousin relieved me from my duties as a bridesmaid in her wedding.
I was not helping enough and apparently gave off a “I’m not committed to this or willing to help out” vibe. I blame the lack of communication. I should’ve kept in touch, but at the same time… how do you know that I’m not willing to help out when you really haven’t asked me for help with anything since the invitations?
What hurts more than that whole “Hey, you suck as a bridesmaid.” thing is the fact that she didn’t even approach or call me to tell me, “Hey, you suck as a bridesmaid. I need you to do more or I’m going with someone else.” … Nope. None of that. My cousin ( who ended her note with a “in the end, we’re still family…” [insert sneer here] ) instantly replaced me with someone else and let me know via facebook message.
Oh, you have to help when you’re a bridesmaid? Shoot, I’m in 2 weddings this year and I live a thousand miles away from where they are taking place. I hope they’re not expecting a lot!
Apparently… But I think they’ll let you off the hook if you’re far away and don’t help out. Your friend or relative might not be as “demanding”…
You were notified via Facebook? Wow…
Heh, my brother’s getting married later this year and I told my parents to tell him I didn’t want to be a bridesmaid. Being 1600 miles away was a big factor, but in addition, bridesmaid duties are SUCH a hassle. Consider yourself lucky, maybe?