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Abbigail
Just Said Yes January 2019

Half Siblings in the Bridal Party

Abbigail, on September 20, 2017 at 4:39 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 6

Hi!

My FH's mom and biological father have never been married and were not together for very long. He didn't even know who his father was until he turned 18 and came to college, but has since spent a good amount of time with him, as he lives in the city that we are both at school in. His mom does not like to mention them (she even got mad when I referenced his dad and step-mom's parents as my future grandparents).

I have since changed my mind and decided to ask his very young aunt (she's only 2 years older than him). However, she is 1 of 2 I have not asked yet. Recently his mom said (to him, not me) that she has some "concerns" about our wedding, and proceeded to ask if his aunt would be a bridesmaid and tell him that it would be ridiculous if his half-sister was asked.

How do I respond to this? I was considering making his half sister the second of the two I have not asked yet. I'm not particularly concerned about making her mad but I'm worried it will look petty.

6 Comments

Latest activity by rica, on September 20, 2017 at 5:13 PM
  • JigglyPoof
    Expert August 2017
    JigglyPoof ·
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    Well, what does FH say? It's his family.

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  • Abbigail
    Just Said Yes January 2019
    Abbigail ·
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    He says it's up to me

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  • thyia
    Super August 2018
    thyia ·
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    Well, it's his family, so he should help you make a decision.

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  • Frida
    Devoted July 2018
    Frida ·
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    If your FH's is ok with it then go for for it. It's your wedding not his mother. She is a grown woman, she will get over it.

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  • Kiera
    Expert September 2017
    Kiera ·
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    Do you have a good Revelations with his aunt and half sister? Is FH Close to them? Your wedding is over 1 year away, it's a bit soon to be asking people to be in your wedding party. Alot can change in that time.

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  • Hannah
    Super August 2017
    Hannah ·
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    Your post is a little confusing. Are you close with these people? You don't ask people to be your bridesmaids just because they are related to your FH. Ask them if they mean that much to you and you are good friends. And your FMIL doesn't have anything to do with it.

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