A couple of weekends ago was my best friend's hen party, which I was in charge of organising. I don't want to drip feed, so here are the details. There were 10 of us in total.
Spent Friday to Sunday in a house in the grounds of a massive country estate near where we live. Tennis courts, heated pool, formal gardens, lovely house.
Had a barbecue, cooked the other night, drinks, some games, a few activities (raft building and a spa treatment in the house from people who came to us). I did all of the cooking because I am a good cook and I enjoy it.
Now costs. The venue was free because I have contacts due to the industry I work in and someone did me an amazing favour. Would have cost £2,000 if we had paid for it. So people had to pay for their own transport to the venue and a share of the food / decor - that came to £40 per person. They also had to pay for activities but there was were optional and bride was very relaxed about whether people joined in. Altogether activities came to another £80. So it was £120 plus transport for a long weekend with activities etc. Everyone was happy with this and had no complaints about costs.
So AIBU to be annoyed by the fact that one of the other girls there WOULD NOT STOP going on about the fact that I 'benefitted' from organising the event because I did the shopping for it and so got the loyalty points?
She brought it up 3 times over the weekend in a way that was increasingly less jokey each time. She kept making tinkly comments about how I'd kept a 'tight grip' on the organising so I could cash in on points!
Was this rude or am I too sensitive? The amount of work I put into this hen was like a part time job - the handful of nectar points I got from the shop was not adequate compensation! And at no point did any of the other hens offer even a smidgen of help. I would have accepted help but didn't mind them not offering because it's my job etc as maid of honour. But it's a bit galling to be accused of somehow trying to profit!
She was difficult about other things as well - she complained about the fact that she missed the opportunity to arrive before the bride and be part of the 'greeting part' because her train got in too late, even tho the only alternative would have been to delay the bride's arrival at her own hen party for 3 hours so she arrived after the other girl. And I had to not drink so I could drive to pick her up when she did arrive! And she didn't bring a swimsuit and then complained that it was because swimming wasn't specifically listed on the itinerary even tho I had told people there was a pool.
Sorry, that turned into a rant! But i am annoyed at her being so bratty. I need to let it go - bride is a honey and was very pleased so that is what matters!