*Sorry if something similar has been asked!*
I was raised by my grandparents and have always had a very rocky relationship with my toxic bio parents. I have finally made the decision to cut all ties with both parents (for my sanity) and have no issues NOT inviting them to my wedding.
My bio mom is estranged from her siblings and I have a good relationship with my aunts/uncles so I have no unsure feelings of who to invite on that side of the family.
My dad's side is a different story. My *mother's* parents raised me. I was not close to my father growing up, but met him again at 18 years old (after 11 years of no contact). My father's family all grew up in the same town and the whole family is pretty tight-knit. I kind of re-entered the family (mostly just on holidays) but never had that connection they all had. Over the past few years I have slowly distanced myself with my father (I realized he is still very toxic) and NOW I face this dilemma:
They are still a pretty close-knit family. My paternal aunts and uncles interact with me via social media, so we're not strangers. But I haven't clearly stated I've cut my dad off or that I am not inviting him to my wedding. I'm not sure how the family would respond.
Do I invite my dad's side of the family (my aunts/uncles, my grandmother, and my cousins; totaling around 16 people) even thought I am NOT inviting my father?
Is it a slap in the face if I do not invite them to avoid awkwardness?
Thanks for the help!
