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Just Said Yes February 2022

Should i invite my cousin's in law to my wedding

Nicole, on November 27, 2021 at 1:52 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 8
So I am really struggling with the situation. My cousin is probably the only family I have in the state, but she's a person kinda like to taking advantage of me and my family. So I decided not to let her to be the bridesmaid considering she has two kids and her in laws will need to take care of the kids. I am not really familiar with her in laws, we probably only met couple times for 5years, so I was not planning on invite them. My cousin was upset that I didn't ask her to be Bridesmaid so I said okay ,I can add one,like you and your husband can both be Bridesmaid and groomsman to make it even. I keep asking her check with her husband and inlaws if they are fine with that. After I purchased morning robe, clothes and flowers for bridesmade,she suddenly said she can not do it cause her in law can't take care of two kids. And she turned to say it's me begging her help to be bridesmaid and it's really bad that I am not going to invite her in laws to the wedding, if I did that then she and her husband can be bridesmaid and groomsman. She also mentioned that a mutual friend said it's bad of me not going to invite my cousin's in laws. I told her we are not familiar and I said my husband has two half sisters who he doesn't talk for long long long time cause they are pretty bad and she said you guys are perfect for each other. I said not as good as you guys. I told my husband about it and he's pissed and said definitely not going to invite my cousin and the mutual friend. However,my parents request me to invite her cause she's my cousin. So what should I do ?

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Latest activity by Jacks, on November 29, 2021 at 6:39 PM
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    Master July 2019
    Hannah ·
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    ....inviting your cousin's in-laws is not a standard practice. If you were close and wanted them there, then sure. But I would not let your cousin bully you into inviting people you hardly know that aren't any actual connection to you.
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    Just Said Yes February 2022
    Nicole ·
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    What about my cousin, should I invite her? It's just like her a chance to trash talk about me to other guests,I am definitely not going to invite the mutual friend.She invited her husband's cousin's in-laws to her wedding and that's why she said it's bad for me not doing it.
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    Master July 2019
    Hannah ·
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    The wedding guest list is for you and your future spouse to decide on. If you don't want her there, then don't invite her. That being said, actions have consequences. If you uninvite her to your wedding, be prepared for your relationship with her to pretty much end as well, since kicking someone out of the bridal party is a friendship ending move, even if they are family.
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  • Michelle
    Rockstar December 2022
    Michelle ·
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    Do you want the cousin there? It’s a simple yes or no. You are not required or obligated to invite even if they share blood. Your guests should only be the ones you can’t imagine the day without, and organize a family reunion picnic at another time where each person pays their own way if you want to get together at that time. Inviting cousin’s spouse’s parents is not necessary or done especially if you don’t know them.
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  • Jacks
    Rockstar November 2054
    Jacks ·
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    "You'll be missed...."

    Don't them them pressure you to invite people you barely know.

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  • Samantha
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    Samantha ·
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    Judging by the way she treated you, I would not be inviting them. No risk of drama on your day.

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    Just Said Yes February 2022
    Nicole ·
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    That was what I was thinking about, I only want to invite people who at least I familiar with.

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  • Jacks
    Rockstar November 2054
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    You don't owe anybody an invitation.

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