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JenB
Devoted June 2019

Sister not coming to wedding

JenB, on June 2, 2018 at 6:52 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 59

Im not sure what to think. My sister told me last week she is not coming to my wedding. We are really close, I think this is what hurts the most. FH and I were on vacation, and met up with my Sister and her adult daughter. Sister comes up and says I screwed up. I ask what happened (not thinking it was about the wedding.) She tells me that she bought concert tickets that are the same day as the wedding. My heart fell to the floor. She said she wasnt paying attention to the date when she bought them. So instead of coming to my wedding she is going to this concert. I'm totally heartbroken.

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Latest activity by DC Wife 10.27.18, on June 5, 2018 at 1:10 PM
  • M
    Super October 2018
    Michelle ·
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    Wow, I am so sorry. I wish I had words to comfort you. Did you tell her how hurt you are that she prioritized a concert over your wedding. This is a significant life event for you, it makes sense you would want loved ones there to celebrate with you.
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  • JenB
    Devoted June 2019
    JenB ·
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    Thanks Michelle,

    I did. She said she was sorry, but she already paid for the tickets. I guess it matters more to me than her.


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  • Mamagypsy13
    Savvy November 2018
    Mamagypsy13 ·
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    Oh man... That's not cool. I'm so sorry. I know I would be devastated if my sister's chose anything at all over my wedding day. If she wanted to, she could have sold them. Once again I am soooo very sorry this happened 😔
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  • Kristy
    Devoted December 2018
    Kristy ·
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    My brother is also not coming. Hes the only brother I have left, my other brother committed suicide 2 years ago. But my brother lives in Japan. I'm also upset but understanding that it's just too far for him to travel.

    I'm sorry about your sister. I think she made a horrible decision to go to a concert instead of her sisters wedding. Have you told her it upsets you that she wont be there?
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  • Gipperkm
    Super September 2018
    Gipperkm ·
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    Wow! I'm really sorry about this. She won't even consider selling them? There are plenty of sites where she can sell them. Even tell on her friends on Facebook.
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  • Lourdes
    Dedicated August 2018
    Lourdes ·
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    So why can’t she sale them? How can she not go to your wedding & think it’s ok to go to a concert??? I’m so sorry but that is £*+<€@ up!!! I hope she realize that this is truly more important and decide to sale them.
    Good luck!!
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  • JenB
    Devoted June 2019
    JenB ·
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    Thanks Mamagypsy13. It really stings. I went to her wedding, and I was 8 1/2 months pregnant! I guess its not as important to her to be there. My FH was hurt as well. Thanks for the kind words!

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    Kristin ·
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    Can't she sell them on stub hub or ticketmaster? I accidentally bought 2 tickets to lady Gaga instead of 3 and I decided instead of telling one of 2 friends (who don't really know each other) they couldn't go, I'd get tickets in another city and take 1 friend there. Then coworkers talked me into retrying for 3, so I did. I ended up making a profit on the out of town seats that were good and selling the local tickets that weren't as good at a loss, I think I ended up $10 ahead total. Resold one set on ticketmaster and the other on stubhub, make sure she lists high enough to get her money back after fees.
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  • Janel
    Super September 2018
    Janel ·
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    She can resell the tickets on a site like StubHub... if she really wants to come to your wedding?
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  • JenB
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    Kristy,

    I am so sorry about your brother. Smiley sad

    She lives in CA and we live in Las Vegas (where the wedding is). I would be sad but not hurt if she lived further away. I did tell her, but she said well, there's nothing I can do now.

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  • JenB
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    Gipperkm,

    I mentioned it but she just kinda changed the subject. I am hoping she changes her mind and sells them. We just just over 4 months until the wedding.

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  • JenB
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    Lourdes,

    I am hoping she changes her mind and comes to the wedding. We are close and it shocked me when she told me. I was pregnant when she got married and still went to her wedding! (I was 8 1/2 months pregnant, and was the maid of honor!)

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    Expert November 2018
    Kristin ·
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    When is your wedding? Also, how old is your sister? Is she the baby? If presenting resale options doesn't work, could you enlist a family member to guilt trip her?
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  • JenB
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    Kristin,

    I really hope she decides to do that. She has enough friends out there who like the same music I am sure they will buy the ticket from her. She has 4 months to decide what is more important.

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  • JenB
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    Janel,

    I'm hoping she decides to come to the wedding. She also can sell them to any one of her friends who dont have tickets. Hopefully she decides I'm more important

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  • Mrs. Rose To Be
    Expert June 2019
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    This is absolutely insane. I’m so sorry she’s being so insensitive. I hope she reevaluates her decisions. Her priorities seem out of line. Sorry, I don’t mean to be too harsh, that’s just so hurtful in my opinion.
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    Kristin,

    The wedding is October 13th. She is 42, so she is and adult, and not the baby (we have 3 brothers). I am going to talk to our Mom and Dad to see if they can talk some sense into her. Hopefully she has a change of heart.

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  • JenB
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    Mrs. Rose to Be,

    It is crazy! You are not harsh at all, its the truth. I thought she was kidding at first. Then I looked at my niece and saw the look on her face. She was embarrassed. (My niece is still going. Shes an adult). Im hoping she changes her mind between now and then.

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    Kristin ·
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    I really hope she changes her mind. I'm so sorry you're having to deal with this stress. She will eventually regret it if she doesn't come to her senses and change her mind.
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    Soooo rude. She can resell those tickets and support you. I’m sorry this happened Smiley sad
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