My future sister-in-law waited until the last minute to let me know that the junior bridesmaids dresses she ordered for my daughters were in (actually I finally had to call her). Anyway, the dresses don't even come close to fitting and the wedding is less than 2 weeks away. Now for some reason, she can't find anyplace to get the dresses altered. Isn't it her responsiblity to make sure all these things are taken care of? Its beginning to look like they won't be able to get altered in time, so I'm out $350 for 2 dresses. She is implying that I should start running around but I am not in the wedding. So all I want to know is if this was ultimately up to her to take care of. I'm thinking if I'm out the $350 because of her inaction, she's out a wedding gift.
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Although I would agree that the bride should have let you know the dresses were in, you really have the ultimate responsibility to make sure your daughters have their dresses for the wedding. I don't know where these dresses were purchased, but ask the store to see if they provide alterations. If not, check with your local dry cleaners. Many of them have a eamstress who will provide alterations. You can also check in the yellow pages. A good seamstress should have simple alterations done within 2 weeks.
You had planned on spending this money on the girls' dresses anyway, so I don't see where you are going to be "out the money" and that should have nothing to do with sending a gift to wish the couple well. If you love your brother, try overlooking the bride's carelessness and write it off to an unorganized bride. Be the bigger person and a terrific role model for your daughters. Holidays can be painful if you are all quibbling over a few dollars and a wedding gift.
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I found the very best seamstress at our local dry cleaners. She is very good, inexpensive, and very fast. So, it is possible to find a good one. Rebecca Black, Etiquette Now
Junior bridesmaid's dress alterations
