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Katie
Just Said Yes September 2023

Angry with sis after wedding

Katie, on September 5, 2023 at 10:03 PM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 4
Hi all, had my wedding on Sunday! All in all, it was amazing, but I’m feeling particularly hurt/irritated about some things that went down with my sister the day of. I had asked my niece and nephew to be the flower girl and ring bearer and my sister was mostly great during planning, which was a pleasant surprise because she is usually self absorbed and dismissive of me.


Fast forward to the wedding day and out became clear that she only cared about her kids having a fun time, and not my and my husband’s happiness or wishes.
First, she left her kids with me to wrangle in the half hour leading up to the ceremony when I should’ve been focusing on collecting my thoughts and emotions. She wanted to go chat with our cousin. Second, she proudly informed me after the ceremony that she disregarded the unplugged request made by the officiant so she could get videos of her kids. And third, she let her kids jump all over my husband and me during our cake cutting, rather than tell them to sit down and wait for their piece to be served.
At the end of the day, I’m pissed/hurt and kind of regret having the kids in the wedding. Don’t get me wrong—I love them but feel their parents should have been better behaved.
I feel like it would help me cope with these demons to hear from other graduated brides who felt hurt/irritated by poorly behaved or selfish family and how you got past it.

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Latest activity by LM, on September 6, 2023 at 10:06 AM
  • Katie
    Just Said Yes September 2023
    Katie ·
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    Note that I meant “feelings“ not “demons”!
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  • Jacks
    Rockstar November 2054
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    Honestly I can see your frustration, but to me it just kind of looks like she enjoyed watching her (obviously rambunctious) kids in your wedding. Maybe it would help you to think of it that way?

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  • C
    CM ·
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    This sounds very consistent with her self centered nature. She was quite inconsiderate but I’m not sure what is to be gained in terms of family relationships or relationships with the children by confronting her on it after the fact.

    I’d certainly keep her behavior in mind and think twice about inviting the kids to any future events where your sister would be expected to supervise, though.
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  • LM
    Super December 2022
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    I don't know if you're upset with your sister for not changing her self-centered nature for your wedding, or yourself for not controlling everything. You asked her the favor of using her kids when you could have skipped them entirely. That comes with her parenting style. Accept your sister for who she is as she won't change for you. Kids will always be kids and be on the dancefloor for first dance, and get hyped for cake. Perhaps you can have better relationships with them in the future.

    Don't look back, just look forward. Best wishes with your marriage.

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