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Nat&Derek
Just Said Yes August 2022

How do i tell my sister she isn’t a bridesmaid?

Nat&Derek, on March 18, 2022 at 9:33 AM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 10
So I have a terrible relationship with my sister. She has been mean to me for our entire lives, and it continues today. She is 31 and I’m 27. My fiancé does not have good relationships with his brothers either. We have decided to keep our wedding party small (3 on each side) mostly to avoid adding them in.
According to my mother, my sister may be expecting to be in the wedding party (which is a ridiculous thought because of how bad our relationship ship is). My mom is guilting me to add her because “family”.
I will NOT be putting her in my wedding party, but how do I tell her that she isn’t without being mean? If there is even a way. However, she has (possibly) turned a corner on her behavior towards me, so I’d like to get her involved in the wedding somehow. MY QUESTION: how do I tell my sister she isn’t a bridesmaid?

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Latest activity by Bird, on March 19, 2022 at 11:08 PM
  • Lisa
    Rockstar July 2022
    Lisa ·
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    I don't think you need to reach out to tell her that she isn't being included in the wedding party. If she - or anyone else - asks why they weren't included, you could respond with a simple, "We decided to keep our wedding party small." You said you'd like to include her somehow, maybe ask her to do a reading during the ceremony?
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  • Ashlee
    Super September 2022
    Ashlee ·
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    I agree with PP, you don't need to explicitly say anything. If asked, just say, we just decided to keep it to a small group of closest friends.

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  • Nat&Derek
    Just Said Yes August 2022
    Nat&Derek ·
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    I think the right thing to do is to tell her. So I need advice on how to do that. Thanks.
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  • Jasmine S.
    VIP May 2022
    Jasmine S. ·
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    This "she's turning a corner" stuff makes me nervous and could go badly for you. I wouldn't risk it if I were you. Don't discuss the wedding with her unless absolutely necessary (like she comes to you directly). You are both grown women, your mom is not the boss of this.


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  • Sloane
    Super May 2022
    Sloane ·
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    “Sis until our relationship matures to the point of trust and becomes more supportive I’m going to have to decline your request to be a bridesmaid.”


    “Sis our bridal party is small and has been confirmed. But I really need your involvement with other aspects of the wedding.”
    Maybe something like that. Idk. This would not be hard for me if I was clear that someone’s attitude and behavior towards me was horrible. Hope this helps.
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  • Stacey
    Super May 2021
    Stacey ·
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    You don't need to proactively tell her, that could come off as spiteful, which I know would NOT be your intent, but if your relationship is already strained it would only add fuel to the fire. If she asks, you can have that conversation at the time.

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  • E
    Dedicated February 2023
    Elycia ·
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    My fiance and I arent including family either. On his side because we dont want a couple of them, on my side because I have too many siblings and we wouldnt be able to include any friends. I just told them that we preferred giving our friends that place of honor otherwise we would have parties that were at least 10 people each and we'd rather keep it smaller. We're essentially using my family as the scape goats because my siblings are chill about it. If your sister asks just say youre not including your fiances siblings so youre going to keep it consistent and not choose any family to keep numbers even.

    I wouldnt necessarily mention anything to her outright, this could also be your mom just projecting her wishes for you and your sister to get along and your sister may not have actually said anything.

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  • Nat&Derek
    Just Said Yes August 2022
    Nat&Derek ·
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    That second one is perfect!! I don’t want my choice not to include her in the wedding party to stunt any growth and potential improvement in our relationship. I want to include her somehow so that I can show her some trust and give her the opportunity to continue improving.
    Thank you!!
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  • Sloane
    Super May 2022
    Sloane ·
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    That right there is exactly what you should say. That’s perfect!
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  • Bird
    Super June 2021
    Bird ·
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    “We’ve already chosen our bridal party, but I was wondering if you would make a speech at our rehearsal dinner. I’m so grateful for how our relationship is growing and healing. It would mean a lot to me”
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