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FutureS
Expert September 2015

Not inviting Step-Mother

FutureS, on June 30, 2015 at 7:17 PM

Posted in Etiquette and Advice 22

Has anyone else gone this route and invited a parent but not a step parent? FH's Dad has been divorced from his mom for about 20 years and remarried for around 15 or so. While growing up, this women treated FH and his brother like garbage. She had 2 boys of her own who we treated much better. In...

Has anyone else gone this route and invited a parent but not a step parent? FH's Dad has been divorced from his mom for about 20 years and remarried for around 15 or so. While growing up, this women treated FH and his brother like garbage. She had 2 boys of her own who we treated much better.

In their adult years it has been much of the same. She is a horrible person, constantly tries to drive a wedge between the guys and their Dad. She has said and done many horrible things over the 5 years we have been together.

We have decided she is not welcome. She has made it clear she wants nothing to do with us so we see no need to invite her. We fully understand his Dad may not come, but he is a big boy an can make his own decision. We know its not proper etiquette but at this point we DGAF

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    Suzi ·
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    I agree with Jennell . It is not always the Stepmothers being monsters, but sometimes demanding Step Bridezillas. The word "Wedding" does not give a bride the permission to say "It's my Wedding and I do what I like, you are just a guest", or extra rights to treat Stepmothers disrespectfully.

    Two years ago I had been in a similar situation, and yes was invited. It is the right thing to invite a Stepmother and decision should be made by her. On the other hand inviting her, and hoping she doesn't attend, is being the spiteful one. My Stepson (Groom) was always respected and included in everything family occasion, but would leave us out of his family events and invite the other sides. Grooms father, my husband, was very close to him and wouldn't speak up as he didn't want to be the bad one. Bridezilla then demanded I do all running around for the Wedding while the biological mothers got pampered on the day, being totally kept in the dark. I fully respect they do what they want on their day, but being yelled, pointed at and spoken to like a slave is no given right or excuse to do in any situation. She also had problems with MOB at the same time. I finally snapped at breaking point, refused to attend and said "this 'guest' will not be spoken to like that". She had the nerve to say she wants me to go, in front of my Stepson. I did not go, but FOG did.

    Bridezillas should step back take a deep breath if under pressure with planning, and consider the consequences of having one day of fame could have in the future, if they expect to be respected.

    Would any friend guests attend if spoken to badly?

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    Just Said Yes January 2023
    Christie ·
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    Is step mom really that bad or is this a case of a bitter step daughter with unresolved daddy issues? If you want to add to the dramma and put dad in a position to choose between the woman he loves or coming and supporting your marriage then by all means just invite Dad. If stepmom is as put off with you as you are her she won't come. I wouldn't stoop to the same levels you accuse stepmom. Have good manners, show class and etiquette. Who knows you may open a door to building bridges.
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