If you thought selecting the perfect wedding band was the hardest part of your wedding, think again. Selecting who will be in your wedding party is probably one of the most stressful aspects of wedding planning. You probably have a number of friends and family who are confident that you’ll ask them to be a part of your special day. So, what happens when you finally decide on your wedding party members, and one of your closest friends didn’t make the cut" It’s a cringe-worthy experience and a tough talk that you might not want to have?but definitely should. While feelings are bound to be hurt, here are some tips on how to tell someone they’re not in your wedding party, in the best way possible.
Be honest?but kind Don’t fib to your friend and tell her that your mother forced you to ask your little sister to be a bridesmaid or that you couldn’t get out of asking your childhood BFF because she asked you to be her maid of honor. But while you want to be honest with your friend as to why you didn’t choose her, you don’t want to be completely blunt, either. Out of respect for your friendship, you want to be as honest and kind as possible. Even if you don’t consider her a close friend, you might want to refrain from actually saying that to her because she might think differently of your connection. So, keep it simple, truthful, and heartfelt. Say something as straightforward as, “It was a tough decision because I tre...