How to say “no” to a destination bachelorette if you just don’t want to go? Bride knows about how much $ I make so idk that she’ll believe I can’t afford it. I also told her I was available for the dates (~8 months away) so idk if it’s believable that I had something else come up

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Before the itinerary, you didn't know the PTO required to participate. So sooner is better. like you immediately check your availability. She might ask if you could join for part of the weekend, so be prepared,( and give some thought about offering to join for one day) or since you are a newer friend, a little disappointed, but no big deal.

She is also likely planning on cost sharing between participants, so its fairer to everyone involved if you own up sooner tather than later.

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You are correct. Declining is a personal phone call action, not a group chat action. Does change the timeline to do it, though.

would you need to take pto for this?

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Yup that was exactly my thinking!! It’s a newer friendship that I’m hoping to continue to grow but this is just really not up my alley/not something I want to spend money on. It’s like 4 straight days of clubbing and drinking and pole dancing classes and I’m just not built for that lol

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Doesn't matter if she knows your salary. She doesn't know your financial obligations. Just tell her you wish you can go but it's not in your budget

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Good call!

Are you a bridesmaid or just a friend?

Just a friend. There isn’t a bridal party - she’s doing an immediate family only destination wedding, so most people invited are just friends that aren’t invited to the wedding

Also how soon should I tell her? She just sent an itinerary and it truly just doesn’t seem like my vibe. I was make going to wait a bit to avoid making it seem like it’s because of the itinerary/don’t wanna hurt feelings

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