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Just Said Yes September 2017

Roles for Sister in Law?

Teresa, on December 1, 2015 at 2:24 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 13

Hello my fellow brides! I have a question about ideas for roles that family members can play that aren't part of the bridal party. I have 9 girls in my bridal party, and I really don't want to add another. Unfortunately, that leaves my sister in law out of the group, but I want her to feel included and appreciated on our big day. Any ideas for things she could do that would be pretty significant?

Date: 09.09.17

Theme: rustic/shabby chic -we are including our Christianity into the ceremony

13 Comments

Latest activity by Celia Milton, on December 2, 2015 at 11:06 AM
  • Jeanne
    Master August 2015
    Jeanne ·
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    I would say just let her get ready with you guys, involve her in parties (bachelorette, shower, etc), get her a corsage (if you're doing them for the mom's) and call it good.

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  • T
    Just Said Yes September 2017
    Teresa ·
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    Thanks everyone, I think a reading will be great and she'll definitely feel included if she's getting ready with us and involved with planning the parties.

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  • Jeanne
    Master August 2015
    Jeanne ·
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    I meant like invite her to the parties....

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  • Celia Milton
    Celia Milton ·
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    She is included. You're inviting her. Let her be a guest.

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  • Delisa
    Master July 2016
    Delisa ·
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    I know some suggested a reading, that is fine if she is also okay with it. I just suggest making sure she'd actually be okay with doing a reading as some people do not like public speaking. However, don't think its actually necessary to give her a 'role'. Being a close family member doesn't mean someone has to have a special responsibility. Sometimes its nice to not hand over any responsibilities and allow people to enjoy the day as a guest.

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  • Kmess
    Master October 2015
    Kmess ·
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    ^yes, don't assume she will want to do a reading/toast/or blessing, make sure you ask her first. My SIL (who was also a bridesmaid) turned down a reading due to public speaking fear.

    And wow, 10 bridesmaids. Just out of curiosity but were you/are you in a sorority?

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  • Brandy Blackford
    Brandy Blackford ·
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    Just let her be a guest, my SIL thought that I would feel left out if she didn't ask me to be a bridesmaid. I would really rather have not been one, but said yes for my brother.

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  • CareBear
    VIP March 2016
    CareBear ·
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    I am letting our sisters put the lazo on us because my SIL was feeling left out. Even though her daughter is the flower girl. I might ask her to do a reading as well but I dont think she will want to speak in front of that big of a crowd.

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    Just Said Yes September 2017
    Teresa ·
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    Kmess, nope wasn't in a sorority, just have lots of lovely people surrounding me that I want by my side on the big day ??.

    Thanks for all of the suggestions! I know I'm probably over thinking it, and she did say to me that she and my brother are fine with not being involved, but she's been in my life for about 18 years so she is obviously important. I like the idea of doing a reading, so I'll definitely ask her if she's okay with it. She's a teacher so I don't think she minds speaking in front of a crowd.

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  • Elise
    Super January 2016
    Elise ·
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    Mine is going to do a reading

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  • Butterfly
    VIP April 2016
    Butterfly ·
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    Mine is doing a reading as well.

    Her daughters are junior bridesmaids, and her husband is the officiant...so we thought it'll be nice to involve her as well!

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  • Michelle
    Expert May 2016
    Michelle ·
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    My SIL and FH sister are on the decoration committee together. The families get to know each other and they have the creative eye for decoration!!

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  • Celia Milton
    Celia Milton ·
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    The decoration commitee??

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