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Stephanie
Beginner October 2019

How can i include my brother’s wife?

Stephanie, on August 11, 2019 at 9:14 PM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 3
So here’s the backstory: I just got back from my bachelorette weekend with only my 4 bridesmaids. It was supposed to be 5 bridesmaids BUT one of my girls forgot my wedding date and booked a trip for her and her husband that leaves on the day of our wedding. I found that news out in mid-July which obviously stressed me out and got me emotional. 2 days after that, I realized nobody in my wedding party had even looked into any of the airbnb’s or hotels I recommended 3-4 months ago when I stated I wanted my bachelorette getaway from August 9-11. So I planned my bachelorette getaway by myself and paid for it with the girls paying me back. They decided to book a party boat for us to go out on around lunchtime. I didn’t fully enjoy myself and got sunburned really bad. I’m back completely regretting my weekend and to a text from my brother saying that there was a problem with my brother and SIL. I call her and the problem is that I didn’t include my SIL in my bachelorette party like she did me 5 years ago in Vegas. I was an outcast during her bachelorette weekend anyways. The only time I received a text from her since we got engaged (April 26, 2018) was THE DAY we got engaged congratulating us. Since then, she hasn’t called or texted me to even see how I was. So 1) why would she even pop into my mind as a person to invite and 2) I planned this getaway in less than a month so even if I had thought to invite her, I doubt she would’ve been able to take off from work and book her flight. Am I in the wrong here? My brother (who is my absolute best friend since I was a baby) is siding with his wife and thinks she should’ve been included. So, if she still wants to, how can I include her in our wedding that doesn’t involve her being in my bridal party? She is NOT religious in ANY aspect! I have my brother reading some bible verses and doing a brother/sister dance with him. We have 76 days left until our wedding.

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Latest activity by Naikesha, on August 12, 2019 at 1:39 PM
  • Samantha
    VIP October 2020
    Samantha ·
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    Usher? Reading? Attendant? Guest book?
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  • Sinéad
    WeddingWire Administrator January 2025
    Sinéad ·
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    Hey Stephanie! I’m so sorry that you are having to go through this with your family.

    Have you spoken to your SIL about your bach party and explained that it was only you and your bridal party and that it wasn’t your intention to cause hurt feelings or make her feel excluded> She may appreciate you taking the time to talk to her and acknowledge that she is feeling hurt.

    Do you think that she would be comfortable saying a reading during your ceremony? You could also ask her to be an usher?

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  • Naikesha
    Super September 2020
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    I would speak with her about her hurt feelings and ask her would she like to come the day of to get ready with you.

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