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Mandolyn
Beginner May 2017

Groom's sisters? Mandatory?

Mandolyn, on July 5, 2016 at 10:15 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 5

My fiancé and I dated 3 years before he proposed and the majority of that time I spent living on the same property and in close proximity with his 2 sisters. They are very quiet girls and never warmed up to me. I am very friendly. I am very close with the rest of his family but they are somewhat socially awkward and the youngest (16 now) has never had a conversation with me despite my many efforts. She replies "yeah" and looks away when I try to talk to her, never making eye contact. I've offered to drive her places, take her to dinner, take her shopping... But she only finds interest in Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. We have no relationship, is it still proper etiquette for me to have them in my bridal party? I have nothing against them, but I don't feel comfortable making them bridesmaids if we can't have a normal conversation. Is it okay for me to leave them out of the ceremony?

Also- my fiancé is in full support of me leaving them out, he feels they wouldn't know the difference.

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Latest activity by Mrs. Britt, on July 5, 2016 at 10:39 PM
  • CMC
    Master November 2016
    CMC ·
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    Yes you can leave them out. I would, in this case

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  • BeachDreams
    Master May 2017
    BeachDreams ·
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    I don't think it is mandatory to include them in your bridal party. I think your bridal party should be those closest you and those you want standing with you during a major life moment. I have no relationship with my FSIL, and thus do not plan on inviting her into my bridal party. My FH is completely fine with it and I highly doubt she will be offended by it.

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  • BlueEyeSmile
    Super November 2016
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    You can leave them out esp if your FH is okay with it. Your bridal party should be your close friends. My two brothers were not and are not included in my husbands bridal party even though my brother plans on asking my husband to be a groomsmen. Just pick you closest peeps.

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  • BlueEyeSmile
    Super November 2016
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    @Bailey they're both already aware and totally okay. Smiley smile

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  • Mrs. Britt
    VIP August 2016
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    Not mandatory at all.

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