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NCBridesmaid · 02/08/2022 14:36

Hello lovelies😻

I am a bridesmaid for a close childhood friend in a few weeks time. There is a lot of us 10 in total. (Friends,, sisters,, cousins)).
We are currently all discussing make-up and hair. Make-up soft ,and natural, everyone happy with that. Hair, now at first the bride suggested we all choose our own hairstyles. Great. It is not a fancy/formal wedding,, think more rustic natural chilled.

A few weeks ago the bride changed her mind and wanted bridesmaids for a half up and half down style. Again,, great no problem but now the bride is saying she would prefer all bridesmaids have hair in up-do’s. ,,I am starting to feel uncomfortable as I have a scar on my neck which I am very self conscious about. I know I’ts the brides day but would I be unreasonable to suggest I would prefer some hair down,, as to not draw attention to my neck. OR should I just suck it up as everybody else seems happy :/

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KatherineofGaunt · 02/08/2022 14:38

If you're close enough to the bride to be a bridesmaid then you must be close enough to mention it to her? She won't want you feeling uncomfortable on the day, surely?

JenniferBarkley · 02/08/2022 14:39

Not unreasonable to say it to her at all, it probably just hasn't occurred to her.

SalviaOfficinalis · 02/08/2022 14:39

I would mention it to her if it will bother you. I’m sure she’ll want everyone to feel comfortable.

PleaseMind · 02/08/2022 14:40

Yes if you're a bridesmaid then mention the scar. Just say you're a bit self concious about it so could you have a half up half down do? If she's a friend she will want you to be comfortable

neverbeenskiing · 02/08/2022 14:42

I would hate to think that anything about my wedding choices was going to make my Bridesmaid feel uncomfortable or self conscious on the day so definitely tell her. If she's a good enough friend she will totally understand, and the others should too.

sueelleker · 02/08/2022 15:21

Can you put some concealer on the scar?

ManateeFair · 02/08/2022 15:26

Definitely mention it to her. It probably hasn’t even occurred to her that it might be an issue for you.

MaggieFS · 02/08/2022 15:35

Of course you tell her. Given how much she's changed her mind, she hopefully won't be bothered.

Phos · 02/08/2022 15:45

I'd have been mortified if I thought I'd made a decision that made a bridesmaid uncomfortable and if mentioned to me, I would definitely say yes lets have some updos and some half updos. Depends how bridezilla she is but do say something and hopefully she'll be chill about it.

Carrieonmywaywardsun · 02/08/2022 15:49

Mention it, you can definitely find a compromise with her- maybe a low updo depending on where the scar is could cover it. A wedding is not a good enough reason for you to be uncomfortable

Purpleforthewin · 02/08/2022 15:58

Just be honest with the bride

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