Gen Z Maid of Honor Insists on Bringing Her Dog to BFF's Wedding, Doesn't Understand Why Bride Outright Refuses: 'I don't see the problem'

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    'Me and my hubby had trouble finding a sitter for our dog, so we are bringing him with us'
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    I (29F) am the maid of honor in my BFF's (30F) wedding this July. The wedding is at an estate with a small inn, and the bridal party is staying there for the weekend. Me and my hubby had trouble finding a sitter for our dog, so we are bringing him with us. When I told my BFG, she surprised
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    me by responding negatively and said she wasn't expecting for people to bring their pets for the weekend. The place is pet-friendly and it is only going to be our friend group there, so I don't see the problem.
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    My dog is well-trained, and she has never had an issue with him before. Plus, it's not like he's going to be an active prescense at the festivities, and will spend most of the weekend in our room.
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    Expensive Excuse_597 YTA. Most hotels, inns, B&Bs, that are pet friendly require that the dog not be left alone in the room. How are you going to manage the dog not going to the wedding activities and also not being left alone in the room?
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    You have until July to find a boarding facility. If you cannot find one in your home city, find one in the wedding city.
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    BaileyAMR If your dog is, in fact, well- trained, you can board your dog for the weekend. The bride and groom get to decide who is at their wedding, and your dog was not invited. YTA
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    Correct_Cat4414 I like your hutzpah, It is one of the most important days in your friends life and you are dictating what will happen, crossing boundaries, and making it about you and your wants and needs as opposed to it being about her. I'm here for your villain arc.
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    Comprehensive-Pea422 YTA. It's her wedding weekend. It doesn't really matter if you think she should let you, it's her wedding and not up to you. Asking permission is one thing, but *telling* her you you're bringing him is a bit ride.
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    I have a dog who I love dearly and want to bring everywhere, but not everyone feels the same way because he's *my* dog. I think it's a bit selfish to not respect her wishes on HER weekend.
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    CSurvivor9 You always ask first. Your furbaby is your passion, no one else's. Many don't like dogs, have fears, are allergic. This is a wedding not a park picnic. If she doesn't want the dog around for the weekend, then either try harder with finding a pet sitter or husband stays home. YTA
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    LAC_NOS YTA Your friend is concerned that the dog will distract you. It may also interfere with other activities and guests.
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    You need to confirm what the rules are for dogs. "Pet friendly" still has limits and typically you are not allowed to leave the dog unattended. Which means you might as well leave your husband at home to care for the dog. It will be easier on both of them.
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    Electronic_Charge_96 YTA. Do not bring pets to weddings. You didn't try hard enough to find a kennel, sitter, rover, or situation for the dog. Might as well bring a stray toddler to the wedding.
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    FiFi_Green YTA. And also entitled.
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    If opine704 . ⚫ the inn is dog friendly and • you have a dog approved room and • you and spouse are taking turns letting the dog out (or have pet sitter) and . dog won't be AT the festivities in any way
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    Then NTA in any way. If any of the above are not reality then you'd be straying into ah territory.
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    PokeyWeirdo12 YTA. You still have lots of time to find a boarding situation. The bride doesn't want your dog there and most hotels don't want you leaving your pet alone in the room because even a well- trained dog can misbehave when they are outside their normal
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    routine. If it is just for a weekend, I'm sure you can a place to board the dog--either through your vet or other pet friends. And maybe you've annoyed the bride in the past with bringing your dog. places or maybe she was imagining a quaint family/adult
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    weekend without you having to run off to take the dog on a walk (maybe not, don't know why her reaction was negative but this isn't an emergency situation and there is still time to figure something out.)
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    Rare-Progress5009 Probably YTA. Just because the hotel is pet-friendly, doesn't mean you can just ignore the dog the whole weekend. So it's going to be taking your attention away from your MOH duties.
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    scotandrsn YTA If you want to bring the dog, ask the bride to make someone else MoH, and just be a guest.
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    You accepted that responsibility, which means you committed to focusing on the bride's needs for the duration. If you have to also tend to your dog during that time, you're shirking.
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    tenaji9 They didn't invite the dog. They didn't say pets welcome. Try to board the dog as plenty of notice has been given.
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    1acre64 YTA. Dogs don't belong at weddings unless the invitation SPECIFICALLY states that dogs are welcome
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    Scared_Fox_1813 YTA. Unless it is a trained service dog, and no that does not include emotional support animals, your dog has no place at your friends wedding.
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    Disastrous_Fig_828 YTA honestly some dog owners are becoming horrendously entitled...you're one of them.
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