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Just Said Yes January 2019

I really dislike my fiance's brother's girlfriend.

danielle, on October 25, 2017 at 8:54 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 57

Hi! I am recently engaged (happily!) and am facing a conundrum. Here's the problem: MY fiance is planning on asking his brother to be his best man and I feel obligated to ask his girlfriend to be a bridesmaid, but we do not get along at all.

The four of us lived together for one year and in that year i discovered that I really do not like my future brother-in-law's girlfriend. She was disrespectful to me throughout that time and we got into several heated discussions about petty things. It was made clear that the hostility I felt toward her was mutual. Normally I wouldn't think twice about not asking her to be a bridesmaid if she wasn't a serious girlfriend. However, she has been dating my future brother-in-law for 5 or 6 years and has known his family just as long, yet there is no sign of a future engagement that neither myself or fiance can see. Idk how my future bro in law/ in laws would take it. What is the right thing to do? Invite her to save the peace, or dont?

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Latest activity by Kristen, on October 27, 2017 at 8:47 AM
  • Kaye
    VIP October 2018
    Kaye ·
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    I would not ask her. Your bridesmaids should be your closest friends.

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  • Melissa
    Master March 2018
    Melissa ·
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    You have a long time until you should be asking anyone to be in your BP. They may not even still be together. Relax. Wait until the spring.

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  • MaroneyintheMaking
    Dedicated November 2017
    MaroneyintheMaking ·
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    I don't see why you would be obligated to ask her simply because she's dating the would-be best man. If your relationship is rocky I doubt she even expects it.

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    Just Said Yes September 2018
    Emily ·
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    Do NOT give her a place in your wedding party. Your wedding party should be filled with your closest friends/family members. She should not be included in that.

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  • Sos0033
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    Sos0033 ·
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    Don’t ask her. You don’t like her and they aren’t even married or engaged.

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  • Kayla
    Savvy March 2018
    Kayla ·
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    Do not ask her to be in the wedding party...you really have no reason to

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  • Nicole2017
    Master August 2017
    Nicole2017 ·
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    Don't feel obligated at all. Your bridesmaids should be the people closest to you! My H's brother was his best man but I didn't have the brothers girlfriend in my bridal party.

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  • Cali_Summersunshine
    Beginner June 2016
    Cali_Summersunshine ·
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    My SIL was in my wedding. She is getting married in 3 weeks and I am not in hers, wereuclose and have known each oufor over 16years! If you don't get along, don't include her as a BM. BM are meant for girls you care for and want to have feel special because they are special to you. Don't do it out of obligation. Do it because you really want them in u rural party. Stand your ground. Especially if the feeling is mutual. Don't feel bad.

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    Just Said Yes January 2019
    danielle ·
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    Thank you for the unanimous answer! I ran out of room to mention that my fiance refused to give his opinion on the matter because he "doesn't want to be responsible for any positive or negative outcome" but I overanalyzed that comment to mean "you probably should ask to avoid drama". But I'm going to stick to my guns on this one.

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  • Samantha
    Beginner July 2018
    Samantha ·
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    Don't ask her to be in the wedding. Honestly if the feeling is mutual she'll probably be relieved not to be asked.

    She should definitely be invited to the wedding though.

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  • Tracy
    Dedicated October 2018
    Tracy ·
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    My brother is in my wedding. His wife is not. I don't like his wife and she has nothing to do with me. When I told her I got engaged she said "I know. I saw." Don't pick her, pick the people important to you.

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  • golferchick
    Savvy September 2018
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    Um, nope.... you don't have to make her a BM. that honor is reserved for those closest to you

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  • FutureMrsN14
    Super July 2018
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    Just because he has his brother in the wedding, does not mean you need to include his girlfriend. There is no rule about having couples in the bridal party...but you definitely have to invite her to the wedding.

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    Devoted March 2018
    Norma ·
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    You do not have to ask her if you do not want. Only have girls up there that mean something to you.

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  • Danielle
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    Danielle ·
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    You for sure are not obligated to ask her. Ask those you're closest to. I can understand siblings and in-laws, but I don't really get it if they're just dating and you're not close with them. I know several people who did ask their siblings girlfriend to include everyone and most of those couples broke up soon after the wedding.

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  • MoreMoore
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    MoreMoore ·
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    You definitely have no obligation whatsoever to her. If he has an issue with it, then just explain you have people you're close with. You don't really owe an explanation and they shouldn't expect it.

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  • FutureMrs.Px0
    Dedicated September 2019
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    Don't ask someone like that save the headache!!

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  • Mrsbdg
    Champion August 2017
    Mrsbdg ·
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    Don't ask someone that isn't a close friend.

    You are in no way obligated to ask her!

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  • Miaaa
    Super January 2018
    Miaaa ·
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    If there is mutual dislike, then I'm sure she doesn't really want to be in your wedding either (buying dress, etc.).

    I didn't allow anyone to dictate who my BM are, because honestly it's only your choice.

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  • Sara P.
    VIP October 2018
    Sara P. ·
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    I don't see any reason she needs to be a bridesmaid. In fact I'm kind confused why you think she does even though your Fbil will be a groomsmen. Doesn't mean jack. She should be invited as a guest by name though since she's in a long term relationship with your Fbil.

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