how to refuse invitation to be best man gracefully
My best male friend has asked me to be his best man (I am a female) for his wedding. When I got married last year, I had asked him to walk me down the aisle, however, his girlfriend/fiancee told him he was not allowed nor is he allowed to have a simple meal with me without her. Then the day of the wedding she said she changed her mind. It was too late. Now she is agreeing to allow him to ask me to be his best man. (The wedding is on the East coast- I live on the West coast). I want to be there for my best friend, however, I am not thrilled with his choice of mates nor am I confidant that she will not abruptly change her mind and want someone else (she has four attendants; he only has me as his attendant) to step into my place. I could really use the advice soon- thanks.
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Re: [kbrown0802] how to refuse invitation to be best man gracefully
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Dear Kbrown,
If you truly do not want to be his honor attendant, then just tell him so in a polite manner. Besides his fiancee's insecurities about your relationship, there is a cost factor as well. So, there are a few reasons you could use to explain why this isn't a good fit for you.
how to refuse invitation to be best man gracefully
