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Just Said Yes September 2018

Hurt my sister's feelings

Yes16, on April 25, 2018 at 8:49 AM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 10
I went dress shopping with my mom this weekend and found my dress! I didn't invite anyone else. I wanted the quality time with Mom and my sister's fashion opinions are so strong I was afraid I would be too influenced. Ends up- she called my mom in tears because she felt so sad she was left out. She said she looks up to me and wants to help with the wedding and needs me to ask her. I will call her to talk but I feel so bad. I feel like I messed up but wouldn't change a thing about this weekend- it was so sweet to be with my Mom. How can I repair this? What can she help with? I am not having bridesmaids except my 1 bestie because I just wanted 1 and I couldn't choose between my 2 sisters (my sister said she doesn't care). Maybe she can help with decor or something fun? What else could she do?

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Latest activity by Yes16, on April 25, 2018 at 9:13 PM
  • ArwenToHisAragorn
    Expert October 2018
    ArwenToHisAragorn ·
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    There will be lots of little things later on that you can involve her in (bachelorette party/shower), but for now if you want her involved right away, maybe have her help pick accessories to go with your dress, like your jewelry etc.?

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  • Jo
    WeddingWire Administrator May 2015
    Jo ·
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    I'd call her up or take her to lunch and tell her exactly what you told us. Let her know you wanted a special day with your mom and had no idea you'd find your dress so fast. invite your sis to your first fitting, and/or bring her with you to shop for wedding shoes or veils or accessories. It's going to be ok, you'll find lots of other ways to include her in this process

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  • Jeleebeenz
    VIP September 2015
    Jeleebeenz ·
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    Stop feeling guilty. You had the experience you wanted for your dress shopping and there is nothing wrong with that at all. It is a shame she feels sad but that is her making this about her.

    Take her flower shopping or have her over for a night of figuring out decorations if she is so keen to help. It is wonderful that she wants to be involved but she needs to realize she needs to be invited to be involved and not be all butt hurt when something didn't go her way. She can't go into this with preconceived notions of being involved in everything.


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  • Caitlin
    Savvy August 2018
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    Don't beat yourself up about it! I agree with PP that you could definitely involve her in shopping for accessories, coming up with ideas for decor, etc. One of my sisters couldn't come dress shopping with me because she was away at school but I had her come with FH and me to sample food and cake for the wedding, maybe you could do something like that so she feels involved?

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    Just Said Yes September 2018
    Shenicka ·
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    Have a sit down with your sister and let her no that your intentions was not to hurt her but you just wanted that bonding time with your mom... she can do other things with you ... you have the bachelorette party , bridal shower . Get help with accessories, hair styles .... you can include her on a lot of things to come....🤦🏽‍♀️ Family gets so emotional during this times and they don’t know how much stress it adds to US brides 😩
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    Just Said Yes September 2018
    Yes16 ·
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    Thank you Arwentohisaragorn. Good idea!
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    Yes16 ·
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    Thank you Jo!
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    Yes16 ·
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    Thank you Jelerbeenz! That made me laugh and cheer up. Smiley smile I am growing into my own and strengthening my backbone, so this is what I needed.
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    Yes16 ·
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    Great idea!!
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    Yes16 ·
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    Shenicka- that is a really good point! I was pretty surprised how upset she was! Haha- yes it does feel extreme. Haha.
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