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Just Said Yes August 2018

Boyfriend of 8 years to sister of the bride and bridesmaid not invited

Lauren, on April 9, 2018 at 5:44 PM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 8
I saw a lot of the reverse of this question (as this forum is for brides) but I am truly dumbfounded by my sisters audacity.

i have been dating my boyfriend for 8 years - some of my family is not exactly in love with my boyfriend. A lot of them think I can do better. He is not abusive nor a lunatic a hazard. Heck he already told me he would be the DD for the wedding so my family can have fun. He is blue collar and my sister has moved to the city and works with “elite” people and she has some how forgotten where she came from. Her and I have had issues in the past because of how she acts too good for our family and is basically embarrassed by us because we don’t come from trust funds and we don’t act like politicians on a campaign trail.

Recently , however, we have been getting along. Until now, she is not inviting my boyfriend of 8 years and didn’t even bother to tell me. We are 4 months from the wedding. I had to ask (thankfully my yougest sister gave me a heads up) and her reasoning was not having enough money - but she has over 12 “co-workers and their significant others” invited (men who are probably 25-30 years older than her that she never associates with outside of work and is doing it solely for looks). She also mentioned because her boss will be there she isn’t comfortable with my boyfriend being there. Because my brother and him playfully wrested at Christmas?? (when we were all drinking - and hanging out, not a Christmas dinner)

She also isnt inviting other extended family members because they “talk too much” or other various reasons she somehow justifies to herself.

im her sister and supposed to be bridesmaid...is it not totally out of line for her not to invite him? I get you don’t like him, hell im not fond of her stuffy fiancé who she has known for less than a year.

Would it be wrong for me to decline the invite to her wedding? ( I just got this news last night I’m still fuming.)

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Latest activity by karen, on April 27, 2019 at 4:06 PM
  • Daria
    VIP January 2019
    Daria ·
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    You're not out of line. I would tell your sister that unless your FH is not only invited, but seated next to you for dinner (whether at a head table or out with the guests) you will not be able to attend.

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  • khorysmom
    Dedicated May 2018
    khorysmom ·
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    You have the right to ask your sister to reconsider her decision regarding your boyfriend being invited. However, it is her wedding day and her decision on who she does and does not want to invite. What family and friends forget or put to the wayside is she does not have to justify to anyone her reasons as to why she does or does not want someone there to share in her special day.

    If you are prepared to give her an ultimatum regarding her wedding day make sure you are prepared for her to be okay with you not being there.

    Remember, when your wedding day comes it is up to you on who you do and don't invite as well.

    Food for thought...

    Which of you two is going to be the bigger person? ????

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  • L
    Just Said Yes August 2018
    Lauren ·
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    I have already asked her to reconsider. I think it’s disrespectful, 8 years and I’m not a friend or extended relative.

    I am 100% prepared for her to not change her mind and me not go. My parents are trying to talk to her. It’s just sad that she made the decision without talking to me, telling me or anything and that she is okay with me not being there.

    I would never do that to a friend let alone an immediate family member. It creates unnecessary drama. I would care more about the person I love being there rather than keeping someone I don’t care for being there and risking someone I love being hurt and not show up.
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  • Jeleebeenz
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    Jeleebeenz ·
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    But being a bride doesn't give someone the right to be incredibly rude and not invite a long time SO because he isn't impressive enough.

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  • khorysmom
    Dedicated May 2018
    khorysmom ·
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    You are absolutely correct. However, as with anything there are two sides to the “story” and it is possible that there could be more to it than what has been revealed. I don’t know obviously. I guess I’m possibly looking at it from another angle.
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    Just Said Yes April 2019
    Harvey ·
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    Is there an update on this Lauren? Did she change her mind? If she didn't I assume you refused to attend and that would be the correct decision.

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  • Fmv
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    Fmv ·
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    You are totally justified. If my sibling was getting married and my fiance was not invited- i would decline going to that wedding in a heart beat...that is just wrong
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  • karen
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    karen ·
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    I don't know what this "playful" wrestling was at Christmas, but sometimes it is not perceived as playful by all parties. I would never want my SO to touch my sister's boss.


    It does not sound like you like her. If her friends are older, not certain why that is your business. You make judgements on who are real friends are. Not your call.

    Don't know if I missed something, but OP says she was supposed to be a BM. No one is guaranteed a BM spot, did the bride ask you to be a BM?

    Stay home if you want, but I think you will care more than your sister does.

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