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Something borrowed - should I wear it now?

20 Nov 2011  •   • 
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gina130284
Member of finalstitch.co.uk since 23 June 2011 Added 553 forum messages. Liverpool, Merseyside.
 Hi ladies,
I was MOH back in November 2010 for my 'then' best friend. Since then things have happened and we're not as close as we were. When I got engaged in June this year she offered her hairband (which she wore at her own wedding) for me to wear as my something borrowed. I thought this was a lovely gesture and it may help to get things back on track with us.

She came dress shopping with me on one occasion and we found a lovely dress but it was far too early to buy anything. She's also came round for tea shortly before giving birth to her daughter. And I have also invited her to a wedding fayre but she already had plans to go to a Christening.

After all of the above I booked a dress shopping day with my honorary MOH (honorary as Im not having any bridesmaids as no friends are coming to our wedding abroad, just family), my MIL2B and my auntie. I asked if I could borrow the hairband to take and try on with dresses. She obliged but 6 weeks later I get a text saying she was hurt that I didnt invite her dress shopping but came to get the hairband, and hadnt asked her to do anything to help with me wedding.

I felt really confused to receive this random text message and the more people I speak to, the more people say not to borrow the headband, and find something else as it sounds like Im going to have to invite her everywhere. Thing is were not that close anymore as I said she had just had a baby (was actually breastfeeding when I called round for the hairband). The shop we went to in Birkdale is very small and definitely not big enough for me trying on dresses, 4 daults and a pram!! However I feel explaining this will fall on deaf ears!

Anyone got any advice? Do I still wear the hairband or get flowers in my hair instead??
20 Nov 2011 at 10:21  • Reply  • Like
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loz2879
Member of finalstitch.co.uk since 28 June 2010 Added 458 forum messages. Lincolnshire.
 @gina130284 Hi hun, i think you need a good chat with your friend! sounds liek your both a bit confused! i think she would be very hurt if you didnt borrow the headband! say you would love her to come dress shopping but concerne dyou may take ages and baby will get unsettled! maybe her husband will have baby for an hour? compromise a little! i know its exciting time for you but im guessing she had a baby and feels a bit left out and worried her friend is getting married and not seeing eachother so much, or feels guilty she hasnt got time as has new baby and wants to be there for you?? and i understand you want to do things on your terms as its your wedding but have sit down and a chat! believe me once you talk you will wonder what you were worried about in the first place!!
i had similar thing with my cheif bridesmaid i felt she wasnt interested in anything wedding related then she texted me saying she feels im not involving her and didnt want her at wedding!lol we sorted it after a long chat and some vino!!
I probly havent helped but really hope you sort it xxxx
20 Nov 2011 at 12:46  • Reply  • Like
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ina_vi
Member of finalstitch.co.uk since 16 October 2011 Added 56 forum messages. Slough, Berkshire.
 I don't think you should wear it. If she's hurt and you're not that close anymore it will be a bit strange. But, to be honest, maybe before making any decision you should try and talk to her. And don't explain yourself, that will suck. Just ask her out for a coffee, and settle everything. After all, you were her MOH, and she offered you her headband - she sure though you're quite close, ppl don't just turn their back on that emoticon Maybe it's worth to try... And maybe I have no idea what I'm talking about x
But yeah, unless she states that you should use it, I think it's better to go with the flowers x
20 Nov 2011 at 12:56  • Reply  • Like
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ina_vi
Member of finalstitch.co.uk since 16 October 2011 Added 56 forum messages. Slough, Berkshire.
 Well, loz2879 said it better than me ;)
20 Nov 2011 at 12:57  • Reply  • Like
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gina130284
Member of finalstitch.co.uk since 23 June 2011 Added 553 forum messages. Liverpool, Merseyside.
 @ina_vi
@loz2879
I asked her out for a drink after all the texting, but she's invited me round to hers after work this week. I would have preferred a 'neutral' place where her husband wouldnt be and the baby as I think there will be too many distractions and I may feel like I cant say my piece if he's there. Anyway I've said I'll go so will see what happens!

Will let you know the outcome... if its worth it haha. Cheers for the advice x x
21 Nov 2011 at 09:46  • Reply  • Like
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gina130284
Member of finalstitch.co.uk since 23 June 2011 Added 553 forum messages. Liverpool, Merseyside.
 @loz2879
@ina_vi
Well I went round on Thursday and she didnt even mention any of her concerns, or rather what 'hurt' her. Although it was nice to catch up I was a bit pissed off she made such a big deal about it and then didnt even mention it. I didnt wanna say anything with her husband being there - Ive known him for years (since we were 16, now 27) and know what he's like. If I mentioned it he'd think I was bringing it up to be horrible!!

So therefore I am still not sure whether I should wear the head-dress/hairband. Think Im just going to decide nearer the time and see what happens in the mean time!!
29 Nov 2011 at 21:01  • Reply  • Like
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ina_vi
Member of finalstitch.co.uk since 16 October 2011 Added 56 forum messages. Slough, Berkshire.
 @gina130284 Yep, it's not like you have a choice really emoticon But take care of a back-up plan, just in case xx
29 Nov 2011 at 22:14  • Reply  • Like
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gina130284
Member of finalstitch.co.uk since 23 June 2011 Added 553 forum messages. Liverpool, Merseyside.
 @ina_vi Thanks hun - I have my hair and make up appt booked already in St Thomas, and they have a website where you can see their work. They do hair styles which include fresh flowers rather than hair bands / tiaras etc so they will be a nice change if necessary. xx
30 Nov 2011 at 18:06  • Reply  • Like
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