My wedding is in less than a month. I received a package in the mail from my cousin (bridesmaid). I opened it expecting it to be her dress, and accessories, to find only the dress and a letter from her father. The letter said that due to my cousin's busy schedule, she would be unable to attend the wedding. I tried to contact them via phone and email, but they had my number and email blocked. I had just spoke with my cousin and aunt last week, and they never said anything. As the package had been shipped previously, I know that they had to have know. As there has been tension between my mother and aunt for several years, I don't believe a word of the letter. While blocking me from contacting them was beyond cowardly, I still felt they should have at least informed me earlier.
To compound the problem, the programs with her name are already printed, tied with bows and reading to go. I am afraid that if I go ahead and use the programs, it will upset several members of the family. But I don't have enough in my budget to have new ones printed at this late of a date. Is it okay to send them the bill for the new programs? Or should I just foot the bill myself, instead of my parents paying?
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Jan 10, 2007, 9:08 AM
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Re: [cdelashmitt] bridesmaid dropped out
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It wouldn't be polite for you to ask them to pay for the wedding programs and, from what you have posted here, I doubt that they would even come through with a payment so your request would simply fan the fire without having any other real positive outcome.
Go along with your plans. Don't replace the bridesmaid or try to "even up the sides". If anyone asks, tell them the truth - your cousin wrote you a letter telling you she was too busy too attend. Hopefully, your family and friends won't want to cause trouble for you on your wedding day and no one will make mention of it.
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