Half sister rant

Based off of what u wrote it sounds like she called him to fix things and then found out about ur wedding? Either way, family is family and if they try to mend things I have to agree they should be invited :/ I know its tough and you have to bite the bullet but if you eventually fix your relationship and she wasn't there that day, or her daughters, I think you'll regret it more. Also If they're 18 I don't think they need a plus 1

I would invite her and your nieces but I wouldn't be giving your nieces a plus 1. If she doesn't like it then she can hold a grudge and not speak to you for another 2 years. She can't just come back into your life and dictate your guest list. Just be firm and tell her no. And your dad did the right thing staying out of it and telling her to talk to you.

Due to family issues I am a big believe in those who are blood related aren't always family. Family means more than that (at least to me). That being said I am still inviting my father who I dislike as guest because it's easier for my sister who still has a relationship with him. He won't walk me down or have a dance. If this is someone who you see having in your life at some point than invite her and her husband but you can rightfully not invite the kids if it's a no kids wedding. However if this is a toxic person who doesn't treat you right then I wouldn't invite them. Just know that may be the end of your relationship for ever.

I would invite her, no nieces unless you're close with them personally, and call it a day.

I'm with Ashley; in every wedding I refer to the guests as, "The family you have inherited and the family you have chosen." And you do have the right to choose.

I do plan on inviting her and her husband and my nieces to the wedding. I'm just a little pissed because she thinks that they deserve a plus one. My oldest neice is 17 and the other one is 15. I do not think they need a plus one, so they aren't getting one. Even my own sister, who is 15, will not be getting a plus one . Also, it irratates me that she ran to my dad to get him to tell me I was wrong. It's like bitch please just stop. All of this drama is seriously making me want to elope

Hold strong to what you want. Just be mindful that even if you address the invite to sister, bil and 2 nieces, the RSVP may show 6 instead of 4. You'll need to have that conversation with her AGAIN that the nieces didn't get a plus 1. And in the end they may still end up bringing their dates. Don't let it ruin your day.

You got this. Just stick to your plan. Try not to talk to her about the wedding. There is no need to give children a +1.

That is insane. Keep firm to what you said.

You've got a good plan there, just be prepared for the drama to come.

My half sister is just now starting to enter my life after 22 yrs of loathing my existence and ignoring me. She was always going to be invited to the wedding because I wouldn't have wanted to hurt our Dad, but now that we're starting to reconnect I'm a little concerned for the drama to come... For starters, it's adult only so her two sons would not be able to come. I don't think finding a sitter should be an issue, she has a good relationship with her mother and other siblings from her mother's other partners that she's close to. It's more the "but we're related so make an exception" that I'm anticipating.

You're inviting her and her SO and her kids. They don't need a plus one, and I really hope she goes and that everything is works out.

Invite her and your nieces. Just make sure to end the drama with the plus 1 that you have RSVPs that state that __ seats have been reserved. That way they will know that they aren't allowed any extras.

If we hadn't talked to a potential guest for 2 years, there's no way we would have spent 4 x $$$, to host them at our wedding.