She Found a Secret Bridesmaids Group Chat About Her…

Ring, ring! It's 1-800-BRIDESMAID. Author and professional bridesmaid Jen Glantz brings her hit newsletter to life in this judgment-free zone for all your messy, real wedding, love, and friendship dilemmas—plus expert advice to help sort them out. This week, Jen is joined by Tasha Dwhaj, a social media personality, producer, and reality TV contestant who once found herself in one of the most unexpected wedding roles imaginable: a bridesmaid for a bride she had never met. Together, they dive into the complicated world of friendships, weddings, and the expectations we place on relationships. Tasha opens up about why she didn’t believe in marriage for years, what changed her perspective, and why she believes couples shouldn’t feel pressured to follow society’s timeline. But today’s listener question brings the drama. A bride writes in after discovering that her bridesmaids had a secret group chat without her—filled with comments about how stressful she had become and jokes about her appearance during wedding planning. Now she’s left wondering: should she confront them, remove them from the wedding party, or pretend she never saw the messages? Jen and Tasha break down the emotional reality behind wedding planning, friendship loyalty, and what it really means to support someone during one of the most stressful times of their life. Episode Highlights: • What it’s like to be a “stand-in bridesmaid” at a stranger’s wedding • Why wedding stress can change friendships overnight • The truth about bridesmaids gossip and group chat drama • Why Tasha didn’t believe in marriage until her 30s • The pressure couples face to follow the traditional timeline • How to decide if a friendship is worth saving • What to do when the people in your wedding party stop acting like your friends If you’ve ever questioned your friendships, dealt with wedding party drama, or wondered what people are saying in the group chat without you—this episode is full of honesty, perspective, and advice you’ll wish you had sooner.