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Three-Minute Solution #5: Getting Bridal Party to Respond
They're driving you crazy! You told them you had to place the gowns or tuxes order by a certain date, and you need their professional measurements by today, and four out of five of them haven't sent their numbers in yet! Waiting for others to fulfill a promise -- especially when it's something so easy! -- can be maddening, so here's how to light a fire under the stallers: Send a friendly e-mail to all of them, saying, "Yikes, we're getting close to the deadline for ordering the dresses/tuxes, and I don't want you all to have to pay any rush fees! So would you please stop in at a tailor's to get measured by Wednesday and e-mail or fax me your measurements by Thursday? Thanks! We can't place anyone's order unless we have all of your measurements, so if one is late, you all would have to pay extra! And I'll name names! :)" A sense of humor always works much better than demands or complaints, and when you add in a little touch of social pressure, that usually does the trick. No one wants the others to think less of him/her. Works every time.
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So, what do you do when that doesn't work? When you literally can't get anyone to respond and they never answer the phone?
I love your tips and have been trying to do exactly what you said, but there are still 2 bridesmaids who won't respond to anything. One even blew off the bridal shower without letting me know!
A bridal shower is the perfect occasion to ‘shower’ the bride with love, best wishes and fabulous gifts. Whether you’re throwing a big bash or hosting an elegant evening for the bride-to-be closest to your heart, you will want to make sure the memory of this special day remains close to her heart for years to come.
Wow, passive-agressive bride...that's a new one. Just tell call each person and tell them you need the measurements right then. If they can't do it, then just guess. They'll have to pay for their alterations. That bit of "humor" isn't funny, its ridiculous.
I've had the exact same problem with one of my maids. :( I haven't heard from her in months. I'm getting ready to uninvite her and her boyfriend. I don't think my bridesmaids even know that they're supposed to be planning my bridal shower. I don't think I'm getting one :( Oh well...I think they're being very rude and inconsiderate.
The bride-to-be is not very good at sending out thank you notes. Does anyone have a creative solution to get that done?