AboutShannon M Mason Expertise As an accredited Professional Bridal Consultant, I can answer questions involving all aspects of wedding and event planning. From budgets and organization to menus and timelines, each part of the planning process is just as important as the next. Whether you are looking for answers to traditional wedding questions or you want to venture outside the box, ask away! If we don’t have the answer we will find it for you!
Experience I am the owner of New Beginnings Wedding & Event Management and have been planning weddings and events for 13 years. I attend networking and training classes on a regular basis to keep abreast of the latest trends and fashions.
Organizations 21st Century Nuptials, Coordinators Corner, Jacksonville Bridal Association
Education/Credentials Professional Bridal Consultant - Association of Bridal Consultants
Question One of my bridesmaids- a lifelong friend- is in another wedding the same day as mine. We picked that day because it is the only one available for the venue we want unless we move the wedding up 2 months. The other bride asked me friend to be in her wedding a year before i did so she has made it clear that her obligation lies there. We have already reserved the wedding garden. should i try to make a change in the wedding or would it be appropriate to carry on with my plans as they are and just miss her at my wedding?
Answer Tara:
Obviously her intent is good in that she already told the other bride she would be in that wedding. Your friend is doing the honorable thing.
You have to decide whether it is more important to have the day and venue you want or your friend to celebrate with you.
It really isn't a question that someone should answer for you. I will tell you this, when I planned my own wedding... I changed the date multiple times to ensure that everyone that was special in my life was able to attend.
