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HI, My H2B was bestman for one of his friends a few years ago and so understabdably he considers him as one of his best friends. Before we set our wedding date we checked out possible dates with the people who were most important to us, including this friends to make sure the dates were good for them. We actually planned to get married in September, but this friend couldn't do the date and so we rescheduled for October. We send the invites out about a month ago and only got a call from his friend the other day to say our date clashed with aother friends wedding so he could not come!! My H2B is actually really hurt and feels that at friendship he really valued was perhaps a bit of a sham. I am upset too and really angry. I feel like giving this friend what for and am in danger of having a bit of a bridezilla moment (I have avoided this so far!!!) I feel this has put a reall downer on everything and I'm not sure how to pick myself up. Shoudl I speak to his friend or just try and get over it?

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Let down by friends

Hi I think it sounds like you are trying to please everybody. Right at the start of your note you said you asked when your friends could make it. It is YOUR day together - no one else matters and people should do what they can to make sure they are there. Those are your real friends. These experiences of friends letting us down I think make you come together more as a couple.
I have been let down myself by two old friends for my hen do even though I travelled 500 miles for theirs and have supported them so much in the past. But, I think people can have an attitude of "we are friends and have been for ages so they will understand" and when it comes to your turn for support they are no where to be seen!! People stop making the effort sometimes and thats when I think it is good to keep focused on yourselves and your day as a couple. Sod that guy who has let you down!!!
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Posted by Chillax
September 29, 2008 12:08 PM
Let down by friends

Hi Lucy, i guess it depends on how much you both value the friendship. If the answer is a lot, then maybe invite the friend over and try to understand why he's accepted an alternative wedding invite over yours - particularly when you moved the month you wanted to get married in. If the answer is not-so-much then i would say try to work past it and not let it cloud the excitement that you both must have for your wedding

Posted by TattieBoo
August 12, 2008 06:56 PM
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