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“Something Blue Jr. Bridesmaid” wedding roll

Meredith, on January 26, 2020 at 6:22 PM Posted in Wedding Ceremony 0 5

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So my sister and I have never been super close because I’m 10 years older. She’s turning 18 only a month before the wedding and I didn’t make her a bridesmaid and, at 18, she’s too old to be a junior bridesmaid. So what I’ve decided to do is make her my “something blue” so she’s still part of the wedding. Basically I got the idea from a friends wedding who had close friends who weren’t bridesmaids wear blue and have a special seat, but I’d rather have her do something in the wedding. We don’t have a ring bearer aged friend so I thought about having her bring them, but I don’t want her to feel embarrassed to do it. I also thought about having her do a reading or something. What is something that I could have her do to give her a definitive roll in the wedding that is age appropriate and special?

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Latest activity by Kris, on February 4, 2020 at 1:48 PM

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Caytlyn · on January 26, 2020 at 6:36 PM
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Bridesmaid would be an age appropriate role, but if you don’t want her to have that honor, I think doing a reading would be fine.
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Meredith · on January 26, 2020 at 6:58 PM
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I have my bridesmaids picked out from the amazing women in my life who’ve helped shaped me into the woman I am today, most of whom I’ve been friends with since before my sister was born. I’m just trying to come up with a compromise to include her in my day despite the fact that, even though we aren’t very close, she’s still my sister.
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Cherry · on January 27, 2020 at 12:01 PM
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I think having her as your something blue is both weird and really cool. LOL that may not help but you could always see how she feels about it. As for being a ring bearer, I don't see a problem with that at all. She might think it's really neat to fulfill that role for you, or she might also hate it. Honestly you never know with teenagers.

I think it's great you want to try to include her, but if it is stressing you out at all, it might be better to not include her and let her enjoy being a guest instead.

You could also invite her to come get ready with you and your bridesmaids. She might enjoy that and it could make her feel included. Just some ideas. Hope they help a teensy bit.
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Clíodhna · on February 4, 2020 at 6:58 AM
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Hey there, Meredith! I've never heard of having a person as 'Something Blue', it's a unique, fun idea! I would advise you to speak with your sister about this and see what she feels! Having her read a poem is also a great idea!
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Kris · on February 4, 2020 at 1:48 PM
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I would say a reading would suffice, that way she is involved without being involved.
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