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Best Woman...?

Malikah, on March 19, 2017 at 6:57 PM

Posted in Etiquette and Advice 188

So my fiance's sister happens to be his best friend. I've known of this the entire duration of our two plus year relationship. However in recent weeks and in our discussions of marriage and marital plans she has referenced herself on more than one occasion as the best woman. At first I kind of...

So my fiance's sister happens to be his best friend. I've known of this the entire duration of our two plus year relationship. However in recent weeks and in our discussions of marriage and marital plans she has referenced herself on more than one occasion as the best woman. At first I kind of laughed it off thinking it was just something she was saying to be funny. But now that she said it a number of times and he has also made reference to it I'm beginning to think that they really believe that this is somehow appropriate. I totally disagree with the idea of another woman other than myself standing next to my future husband calling herself the best woman at my wedding. I really don't care that it's his sister, I just think that it's beyond outrageous to have another woman at your ceremony standing at the altar next to the groom calling herself the "best woman". Am I overreacting or is it really just that ridiculous that she could think that she should also be standing beside my man?

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    VIP May 2017
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    What? You're overthinking this and completely overreacting.

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  • herecometheclarks
    VIP June 2018
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    Over reacting fo sho

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  • Celia Milton
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    You sound like a person who is going to be very hard to work with for the next 14 MONTHS. If I was his sister, I'd quit.

    And it's far too early to make this decision.

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  • fallinthegarden
    Master October 2017
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    This is insanity. You don't get to dictate who he chooses, just like how he shouldn't dictate who you choose. There must be some deeper jealousy issues because it is non-sensical to feel threatened by your partners relationship with their siblings.

    And the idea that your friendships, and wedding party, must be segregated by gender is ridiculous. Plenty of people, myself included, have a mixed-gender BP. No one, except you apparently, will think twice about it.

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  • LuvBeingMarried2Him!
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    OMG.. you are being outrageous..it's his SISTER.. she's not your competition. I would just be happy he has someone who loves him so much.,, best man, best woman..heck best DOG

    for all I care.. whatever makes him happy!!

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  • Nicole
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    You are overreacting. Your FH should have the people that he is closest to standing beside him at the wedding. If that us his sister, then that is great! Be happy and supportive of that relationship. He's marrying you. Not her. You get to pick your side dornthe bridal party and he picks his.

    And I've actually been to a wedding that had a "best woman." She was the groom's childhood friend and still closest friend. It completely made sense and worked out great.

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  • herecometheclarks
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    Okay but if you're 'sticking to your guns' why even ask us if you're overreacting- especially since we've all told you you are

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  • taetae88
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    10000% overreacting!

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  • fallinthegarden
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    Its not your (singular) day, it's your (plural) day. Your FH gets input too, and who he selects for his side of the wedding party should not be your decision.

    And the suggestion that people consider counseling for advising you otherwise is ridiculously immature.

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  • RosieOutlook
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    This has got to be a troll.

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  • Kristine
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    It seems like you're so concerned about not having enough attention...

    I suggest getting a puppy. A male one.

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  • Brittany
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    You seem to be forgetting that it's his day too. My FH is all for making me happy and making sure WE get the wedding we want. But I would never tell him who he can and can't choose to stand up with him. Marriage is about compromise and you're clearly not doing that.

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  • FutureMrsComo
    Super October 2018
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    Were you looking for opinions or for us to agree with you? Trying to figure out your point in posting in a forum... Head's up "my day my way" attitudes don't end well on WW.

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  • buenodidit
    Just Said Yes October 2018
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    You already stated in you're post that he and his sister are really close and is his best friend. So I'm not sure why you are surprised by this. I have a grooms woman in my bridal party. My FW is fine with it.

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  • Fitz
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    "am I overreacting?"

    "yes"

    "lol ppl get help it's my day"

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  • Mrs. Barton
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    ...... it's his sister ..... what are you worried about lmfao. I sense a lot of counseling, since you're already jealous of his sister. Let me guess, your man can be anywhere a woman in public either?

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  • Mrs._S
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    I get where you're coming from but it is his sister. Flesh and blood. Nothing to worry about. The title, why don't you reinvent it. Instead of Best Woman, why not call her Maid of honor if you don't have one or Maid of Men. I don't know something catchy that doesn't have a title like Best Woman. I mean there really isn't anything wrong with it. If your FH is that close, and all his family knows that, then I don't see the issue. You're THE BRIDE. No one can ever trump that at a wedding. It's just not how things go.

    Advice: Talk to her about the title. I mean if you think about it, there is a BEST MAN so it is the same thing but for a woman. If it truly bothers you, tell her. Work something out. You'll get plenty of backlash from WW but if you know her well enough make it apparent.

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  • Ashley
    Devoted July 2018
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    You are absolutely overreacting. It's his sister. Sorry to be harsh, but get over yourself.

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  • AshMar
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    "YOUR" wedding?!? Get the hell over yourself and get a grip. It's his freakin' sister for cryin' out loud. I think you're acting beyond outrageous.

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  • J. Clo
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    You are completely wrong and ridiculous. It's for him to select his best person who is.

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