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Nicole
Savvy June 2015

Sister-in-laws at bridesmaids?

Nicole, on November 6, 2013 at 8:58 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 17

Hi! I'm in a tough position regarding my fiancées sisters. He has 4 sisters and I had originally thought that I wouldn't have them in the bridal party, however, a couple of them are so excited and I don't want to hurt there feelings. Would it be rude to have 2 of the 4 sisters as bridesmaids and have the other two do something else? Or should I have all or none? Oh and on a side note, my fiancés brother is a best man. Please give me some advice Smiley smile

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Latest activity by DlovesD, on November 8, 2013 at 1:03 AM
  • TheOGJesse's Girl
    Master March 2014
    TheOGJesse's Girl ·
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    You can have whomever you want in your bridal party. However, I am sure if you choose just 2 of the 4 sisters, feelings would be hurt. But if you don't want them in your wedding party at all, just say so.

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  • Mrs Slover
    Super March 2014
    Mrs Slover ·
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    Ooo that's a tough one. I think it'd be hard to pick and choose. Maybe ask FH what he thinks. If you only choose two, I would include the other two somehow as well!

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  • CaitlinWife
    VIP November 2013
    CaitlinWife ·
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    Would it be impossible to have them all? Are there any young enough to give them other roles?

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  • AlyPV
    Devoted April 2015
    AlyPV ·
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    My FH has 2 sisters. I always said I wanted to keep my bridal party small and intimate because we are having a destination wedding and also in photos I don't want to look like I'm drowning in my gals! hahah That being said, when I finally became engaged I went down the list and realized I had 4 close friends I would want to include and a sister of my own. 5....five would be perfect. And then there were his two sisters whom I am also very very close with, quickly it turned to 7 :/ That being said, if I weren't so close with them, I think it would have been easier for me to just not include them in the bridal party. I also had to take into consideration that my FH is their ONLY brother so they would only get to experience being in their brother's wedding once. I caved but I am glad I did because no ones feelings were hurt, everyone is happy and there is no awkwardness between families. I think unless you have a strong opinions s to why you don't want them included, I say ask them!

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  • Courtney
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    Courtney ·
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    I'd say all or none. Unless the age difference is great (2 are 18+ and the the others are young), then that could be understandable and they could do something more age appropriate. If they're all adults, though, I think feelings could be hurt if you picked 2.

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  • C
    Master July 2014
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    I agree with Courtney.

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  • We'llAlwaysHaveParis
    Master November 2013
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    One of my friends was in the same bought - 4 sisters. She had the groom pick which two would be in the wedding party. He didn't choose the ones that she would have, but it all worked out. The other 2 had other roles.

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  • N
    Expert December 2013
    NusAG ·
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    I think all or none. I'm having fiance's sister as my bridesmaid but we get along great and she's a cutie pie. If you don't want so many bridesmaids maybe consider another role for them to play?

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  • Milwaukee_Bride
    Devoted October 2014
    Milwaukee_Bride ·
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    I'd Carefully consider each relationship w/FH sisters...there is no law or wedding etiquette that says you have to have your FH/FW family members in your wedding. There is no reason they should feel bad. There are other things that they all could do in the wedding from greeter, usher, helping you get ready etc. In the end its your decision...GL!!!

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  • L
    Master February 2015
    LetItSnow ·
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    I think it depends on your relationship. I'm really close with one of my FH sisters, not the other, so I'll have just the one. FH thinks it makes perfect sense and the other one wasn't offended- or at least not obviously. FH isn't close with any of my siblings so they won't be included.

    Honestly, don't worry about how people are related to you. Just pick your top (#) friends and make them your wedding party. People will understand and even if they would be happy to be included, it doesn't mean they will be offended not to be included as part of the BP.

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  • mscountry
    Master July 2014
    mscountry ·
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    My FH has 2 sister one is a bridesmaid the other is a flower girl. It just depends on your relationship with each of them.

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  • Just Dee
    Super May 2015
    Just Dee ·
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    All or none vote here.

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  • kittyxoxox
    Expert March 2014
    kittyxoxox ·
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    I'm having 11 bridesmaids lol add them all! You only get married once! If your fortunate to have them like you I say you do it!

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  • MrsT
    VIP March 2014
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    I was so lucky. I have one brother and he has one sister so we just switched. It was perfect. But outside of that I really love my FSIL so I probably would have included her anyway.

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  • Brittany
    Devoted June 2015
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    I think it all depends on your relationship with them.. Are you obviously closer to the two you want to include? It's a tough situation, but I would hope they would all just be happy for you, regardless of who stands with you..

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  • Gris
    Super December 2013
    Gris ·
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    FH has 3 sisters, and I only have one as as BM.

    If you have 2, you can always include the other 2 with other stuff.

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  • DlovesD
    Master June 2014
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    I would say all or none... Given there are 4 of them.. I'd go with none.

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