Bridal party

It isn't awkward but she might wonder why you didn't ask her before, especially if she has to buy a dress and such. I'm sure you could approach her and say you're so glad that you've grown closer and that you really want her to be recognized on the wedding day, too.

As for siblings included - my FH only has one sibling and we're close so she is a bridesmaid, and my sister is my MOH. But I have two older brothers who are in their mid-30s (so 6 and 8 years older than me) and my FH is not very close to them - we told them we would love to have them participate and let them decide what they wanted to do - they both went with being ushers. Both of them are pretty introverted so that was also why we gave them the option...FH has eight close friends who are VERY tight, so I think they thought they would be the odd balls out.

I think it's nice to include family if possible because they will always be in your life and friends might not be. We are only having 2 bridesmaids and 2 groomsmen. My sister is my MOH and my best friend is my other bridesmaid. FH's sister is not in the wedding party, but she hates me. That's another story for another day *sigh*. I have 2 brothers who are not in the wedding party at all, which I might feel weird about if our wedding party weren't so small. FH's groomsmen are his best friend from childhood and current best friend, and of course he is closer to them than my brothers so the current arrangement makes sense.

My sister was originally part of the bridal party, but due to issues she dropped out. Both SILs and DH's BIL were a part of the bridal party.

My sister is my MOH, but my brothers aren't in the wedding party at all. Nor are FH's sisters. It's not a rule that you HAVE to have all of the bride and groom's siblings be in the wedding party. It sounds like you're good. It would be awkward if somebody had five sisters and only had four of them as BMs or something like that.

My FH is adamant about not having my brother be a GM (almost to the point of being annoying about it) but in the end it's your day and you should have people you really want standing up there beside you.

I have no sisters and only one brother. He will be one of the groomsmen.

I have three sisters (who are all married) that are all part of my bridal party. FH has one half brother who is a GM and one of my BILs is a GM (he was friends with FH, that is how I met him) but my other two BILs are not. I think it's whatever you want. You shouldn't feel obligated to ask anyone to be in your wedding.

I think its nice to include family in the bridal party, if you have a good relationship with your siblings. No one should be forced to include someone in the bridal party based on blood or obligation, it should always be based on your relationship with that person! So, it makes sense that your sister is your MOH and his brother is his best man. If he doesn't really have a close relationship with your brother, it doesn't make sense to make your brother a GM and same with your SIL being a BM. Your brother and SIL will be at your rehearsal dinner, and you can certainly include your SIL while you get ready. You could ask your SIL to be a reader during the ceremony, if you want!

ETA: My sister is also my MOH, and FH's brother is his best man. My brother is a GM and his sister (my future SIL) is a BM.

I have 3 sisters and FH has one brother - none are married or in serious relationships - so it wasn't an issue for us. I think if you explain your thought process to your FSIL she'll understand and will appreciate being asked. But is it too late to order a dress for her? It's really up to you. Pick the people who you know will be most excited about your wedding day and will be by your side to help you with the little things as well as make sure you have fun!

I have a sister and brother (both married) and FH only has a brother. FBIL is the best man and my sister is one of my MOHs. I told FH he had to have my brother and didn't have a choice, sorry. He likes him so it worked out. My sister in law is a BM because I love her and we get along really well. My BIL (sisters husband) is not in the wedding. FH isn't close to him and felt like he had friends he wanted to choose instead. I didn't push it since I made him have my brother. So instead my sisters husband is dong a reading. It worked out.

It all your choice. But you are cutting it really close if you ask her now. You need to make a decision quickly so she has time to order a dress and such.

I have 5 siblings and my fiancé has one. All six of them will be part of the bridal party with my sisters standing with me and both of our brothers standing with him. However, we both have very close relationships with our siblings so this made sense to us. I don't have any siblings-in-law yet but, honestly, I don't think I would feel the need to include them unless we were really close. My siblings significant others will be joining us after the ceremony on the trolley for pictures etc. as well as at our table for dinner but they are not members of the wedding party. I wouldn't add your sister-in-law at this point because 1) it's kinda late and 2) if she wasn't part of your original group there's no need to tack her on now because you feel like you have to. Include her in getting ready/brunch/girls things as much as you're comfortable and don't worry about it.

My brothers and Sisters in law are all at least 10 years older than us. They will be participating in the wedding in different ways, plus all of their kids will be in the party so I don't feel the need to add another 3 couples to the bridal party.

I would like FH to have my younger brother in the wedding (he'll be 23 at the time of the wedding), but I really don't think that's going to happen. I think my brother will end up being made an usher, though. I will probably end up having FH's older sister as one of my bridesmaids. I personally think it's the right thing to do since his family is so close. Even if (on the off-chance) she's not offended about not being in the wedding party, someone else will be. I'm not receiving any direct pressure to include her, but FH's stepsister (someone I'm not very close with) asked FH's sister to be in her wedding, so I feel like I should include at least FH's biological sister like she did. I like his sister and I think she would be honored to be a part of our special day.

My sister is MOH, and FH's sister is in the bridal party, but my three adult step sisters are not.

My sister is my MOH. I have another sister that won't be invited to the wedding (long story). FH's brother is the BM and his sister is a BM. FBIL's wife is a BM and FSIL's husband is a GM. And my sister's husband is a GM.

My sister is my MOH and future husband's brother is best man. My brother is not in the wedding party.

My brother is a groomsman, but I did not ask his three sisters as bridesmaids. We aren't close yet, and I would have had a massive bridal party along with my best friends and brothers fiance. I did ask his sisters daughter to be a junior bridesmaid. I've been to several weddings where siblings weren't in the bridal party.

I have 1 sister that's living she is my MOH and 3 brothers 1 will be a GM and the other 2 will walk me down the aisle my BM are my cousin's(6) and FSIL and my FH has 5 brothers his oldest will be his best man and the other GM and my oldest son will be a GM as well...just kinda of depends on the relationships you all have with the bridal party.. And yes I feel it maybe to late to ask her to be part of the bridal party at this point. Congrats and Good luck.

My FSIL is not in the wedding. I sort of feel bad but at the same time shes crazy and could never afford it nor undesrstand the day is about us and not her.

I have an old friend who is basically family (he's always been like a brother to me and even my dad calls him "son") - FH asked if I would like for him to be a GM. His sister and I are close so it was a given she'd be a BM along with my only sister as MOH.

But in the end, we decided to just have the mandatory witnesses that sign the register, so our sisters will be filling that role.

I don't think siblings/siblings in law should be included just because they're related - but it's a nice gesture if a spouse is close to a sibling, for them to be included on either side.

I don't think its awkward to ask your FSIL this close to the wedding, but if the other WP members have been common knowledge for a while, she may feel a little slighted - depends what sort of person she is.