Not all weddings go according to plan, regardless of how meticulously you’ve planned. And one of the worst things to happen is a last-minute bridesmaid dropout. Dealing with a bridesmaid resigning her bridal party duties is definitely a balancing act and depends heavily on the circumstances. Here’s what to do if your bridesmaid drops out at the last minute. Don’t get (too) upset This will most likely be your first instinct. You’ve put a lot of faith in relying on your bridesmaid to be ther