Family

My brother wasn't in the grooms party! he still walked in the processional though

My dad is one of 9 and my mom one of 4. To have all of their siblings “in the wedding”, they had those not in the wedding party do the readings and be ushers.

Our family isn't that big separate or together but we won't be having any family in either party either. Maybe you can invite your fiance's sister in other aspects as far as planning your wedding to make her feel more included?

Honestly my brother isn’t in our wedding. And only one of my future husband’s 9 siblings is in the wedding and honestly, 4 of his siblings are under 21, one is in constant trouble with the law (I’ve been told we will never meet), and the others are half siblings that my FH doesn’t really know.
So if people want to get upset, go ahead. Covid has already stressed me out more than anything any of them could say or do at this point.

I don't necessarily agree that it has to be all or none. I think it should be based on who you and your fiance are closest to. I have two siblings and my husband has three. I asked his sister to be a bridesmaid because her and I are really close. I also asked my brother to be a bride's man because him and I are really close. My husband's younger brother was a groomsman, but his older brother wasn't in the wedding at all. My husband wasn't raised with his older brother so they don't have as close of a relationship. His older brother's children were in the wedding though. The older brother didn't seem to care one bit that he wasn't in the wedding. If you are close to your sisters then I could understand why they would feel disappointed or left out of your wedding. I think your wedding party should consist of those you are closest to whether that's family or friends.

I have six brothers and sisters. I have been a part of some sibling's wedding parties and not others. Either way is fine and I have not felt the need to demand I be honored. Your fiancé's sister is entitled to her feelings, but that doesn't mean you are doing anything wrong. Make your decision and continue on with your planning. She will get over it.

We decided to just have family. It was just my two sisters and my FH dad and cousin. For me it was a no brainer because I love my sisters but I can see where his sister is coming from. My FH has a sister but we just aren't close enough for her to be in my wedding. I think you did the right thing.

My fiancé and I have 3 siblings each and have 8 nephews/nieces between us. We decided not to have any siblings in the wedding party since we’re only close to some and not others. I sat down and told my future sister in law why I wasn’t asking her and she completely understood. I do want to have our nieces and nephews in the wedding though!

We had only my grandmother's younger sister, my auntie ( like godmother) in ours.
I have 4 sisters, and had 2 SIL then. And 35 female cousins living closeby within 5 years of my age. Hubby's aunt and a sister started discussing how of course I would want my 5 Sisters of hubby and the kids of two ... WHOA STOP Closed that down fast. I will always have family close in my life, but I only wanted 3 friends as Maid of Honor and Bridesmaids. Auntie was Matron of Honor, traditional older family mentor in my culture. And friends. Enough.