Pregnant Bride-To-Be Imposes A Nonalcoholic Party Policy

[conuly]

DEAR ABBY: My friend Nan is planning her wedding and asked if I, along with our friends, would be bridesmaids. Fast-forward a few months: The bride-to-be is now pregnant. We're having our first get-together as a bridal party, and she wants us to serve only nonalcoholic mocktails for our girls' night in. I asked the maid of honor if we could have the option of alcohol, and she said no because that's what the bride wants.

Is it rude to drink in front of a pregnant bride? Obviously, I will honor Nan's wishes, but I'd like a second opinion. Should this no-alcohol policy be in effect for all pre-wedding events (shower, bachelorette party, etc.)? I feel we're all adults and should be able to make our own choices. It's not as if we're going to get wasted at these things. Your thoughts, please? -- PERPLEXED BRIDESMAID

DEAR BRIDESMAID: In most cases, it is not considered rude to consume alcohol in front of someone who is abstaining, although many people choose to refrain, too. In this case, the bride would not have specified that she wanted no alcohol served if she was comfortable with her bridal party drinking when she couldn't join in. Her wishes should take precedence.

https://www.arcamax.com/healthandspirit/lifeadvice/dearabby/s-2286018

Comments

[sporky_rat]

Not the OP, but yes, because cross contamination.

(I have a deathly strawberry allergy to the point of sliced strawberries being on the table will make me react, I'm Very Careful with food allergies and illnesses.)

[eleanorjane]

Oh yeah, food allergies with that level of sensitivity deserve extremely careful handling from everyone. And it's enraging how many people dismiss or minimise (or outright disbelieve) the allergic when they're trying to, you know, stay alive.