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DEAR ANNIE: My future sister-in-law is getting married, and I am a maid of honor. She already had a bridal party where I made food and helped out before and after the event. Now she is having her bachelorette party. Originally, she stated she just wanted a casual night out with the bridal party. It sounded like it would just be an evening event, so we decided on a Saturday that we would all be free. Now another bridesmaid decided it’s going to be more of an all-day affair.
DEAR BROKE BRIDESMAID: Weddings have evolved over the years to include not only a ceremony, reception and rehearsal dinner but also a bachelorette party, engagement party, bridal shower, etc. As the maid of honor, it is expected that you help out with all of the initially agreed-upon events, but sacrificing multiple weekends and forfeiting money that you don’t have is excessive and uncalled for.
While my husband and I love being parents to so many children, attending events with so many people of varying ages in tow is an event in and of itself. Our usual obligations -- church, school, daily chores and meals, etc. -- take more time and thought than when we had a smaller family, so we don’t attend as many extraneous events as we used to, or take off on a whim to visit family and friends as we may have done in the past.
DEAR MOM OF MANY: I couldn’t agree with you more. An outing doesn’t have to be super elaborate to be special. At the end of the day, spending time with our loved ones is what matters, and I encourage “Discouraged” to lean into the little, low-pressure moments with her family.Dear Annie: Sometimes, the bully is the parent
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