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Andrea
Master January 2021

Don't want stepsister as a bridesmaid-am i wrong?

Andrea, on August 31, 2018 at 11:16 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 7

My dad is married, and I have one half brother (whom I love dearly) and a step sister whom I really don't see as a stepsister. I don't see her as a sister, point blank!. I don't talk to her, and when I do see her, I say hi, give a quick hug and move on. It's literally like that. My bridesmaids are my two full blood sisters, one half sister (same dad, recently reconnected with in 2015 and though I do not see her often I keep in touch via phone and Facebook & couldn't imagine not choosing her as a bridesmaid) and my 2 future sisters-in-law.) I do not want to make my step sister a bridesmaid but somehow I feel like my dad is going to be upset that step sister wasn't chosen!

Anyone in a similar predicament?

7 Comments

Latest activity by Mcellist, on September 2, 2018 at 10:43 PM
  • Kristina
    Master August 2018
    Kristina ·
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    No one can tell you who is and isn't required to be in your bridal party. That's an incredibly personal decision that's up to you and you only. Even if he does get upset, tell him your reasoning behind it, and say you are not changing your mind. And end the discussion there.

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  • Andrea
    Master January 2021
    Andrea ·
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    That is true. I know he is going to be somewhat offended though. You're right, just explain the reasoning. He'll have to understand. He knows her and I don't really have any type of relationship. I don't treat her as a sister, and she doesn't treat me like one.

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  • C
    Super October 2018
    Cassandra ·
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    If your dad is upset, just explain it to him as you did for us.

    You dont want want to be guilted into putting someone you aren’t close with in your bridal party.

    you could always find a small way to include her, but if you aren’t close, don’t do it.
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  • Kristen
    VIP August 2018
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    You're under no obligation to choose her. If you guys aren't close she should certainly understand and if your dad gets upset then just explain to him the situation. At the end of the day it's YOUR day and you'll never make everyone happy so you may as well make yourself happy.

    Don't choose her out of obligation.

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  • HayMrsO
    Master October 2018
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    I completely agree!

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  • K
    Dedicated October 2018
    Kayla ·
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    I tried to include my stepsister, despite having a similar relationship to what you describe. And she agreed, and then backed out a month before the wedding. So. I say don’t do it. Just gave me a headache.
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  • Mcellist
    Super March 2019
    Mcellist ·
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    Let your dad be upset. DO NOT let someone you are not close with be in your wedding party. You will regret it as soon as you ask her to be a part of it.

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