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Anika
Just Said Yes June 2021

Wrong for wedding day after sisters birthday?

Anika, on February 10, 2021 at 2:05 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 1 18
So, I need advice... We originally planned our big day for September 2021 but due to Covid we decided to postpone it until June 2022 to (hopefully) accommodate 200-250 guests. We have now planned a small ceremony for immediate family June 19th of this year. My fiancé picked the date in honor of Juneteenth and I loved it! We are super excited to get married and celebrate our union on this day. Well, when my youngest sister (30 years old) heard about it she flipped out, saying she was planning to go out of town and that how dare we plan it on her birthday weekend. Her birthday is the 18th. I asked her had she already paid for the trip? No. So I asked was there a way she could leave right after the wedding. She hung up the phone and I haven't heard from her since. She has since pulled out of my wedding as my Maid of honor and said she will not be coming this year and next year she'll only attend as a guest because I'm "selfish and inconsiderate"... I'm hurt because there was no malicious intent and it's literally the day AFTER her birthday... I am respecting and honoring my future husband's wishes and feelings and my sister has basically disowned me.... Was I wrong?

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Latest activity by Judith, on February 18, 2021 at 8:49 PM
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    Super December 2020
    Anais ·
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    You were not wrong.
    She has not bought tickets or planned anything, so she’s not losing money.
    She is 30, why is she acting like she’s a toddler? She gets one day her birthday, and even so she can celebrate her birthday the weekend after. I am super close to my sister and if she got married the day after my birthday I would think her wedding day is way more important.
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  • Stacey
    Super May 2021
    Stacey ·
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    Absolutely not wrong! She's being ridiculous and dramatic. I know birthdays are more important to some people than to others - especially milestone birthdays - but as a grown adult she should realize the world doesn't stop because it's her birthday (and even the day after!!). So sorry you have to deal with that. Smiley sad

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  • Anika
    Just Said Yes June 2021
    Anika ·
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    That's just the thing, her milestone was last year! She'll be turning 31 this year! Smh... It's been an emotional couple of weeks dealing with this.
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    Dedicated November 2021
    Claudia ·
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    I feel she's out of line. It's called a birth DAY. Besides, she hadn't made any plans, so it's not like she's out any money either. I'm sorry this is dampening your wedding experience.
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  • Lisa
    Legend July 2022
    Lisa ·
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    I don't think you're wrong at all! Since she hadn't told you she was planning a trip for that weekend before you picked your date, there's no way you could have known. Her birthday comes every year, you only get one day for your wedding. In my opinion, especially since she hasn't actually booked anything yet for her birthday weekend, she should change her plans and attend your wedding. As the previous comments have said, she's an adult, and it's not a milestone birthday. She had nothing officially booked. Your wedding should definitely take priority here.
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  • SLY
    Master January 2022
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    Nope. Don't think you're in the wrong at all. It's not a milestone birthday, so I don't see why it's really that important. She hasn't made plans yet, bought tickets or paid for anything, so she literally has little to no reason to get upset lol. Just like a couple gets one DAY for their wedding, the same applies to birthDAYs. It's unfortunate that she's acting this way, but I wouldn't pay any more mind to her. If she wants to act this way, then so be it.

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    Allie ·
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    I'm guessing there may be another element to this...I'm not positive from the original post's wording, but perhaps she heard about you guys setting a new wedding plan through the grapevine, without you guys giving her a heads up or consulting her as the Maid of Honor? If that was the case (and i'm not sure it was), maybe it's not entirely about the day/birthday weekend/scheduling aspect....perhaps it's a little bit of that and a little bit of "oh my gosh, my sister set a wedding plan, and i found out through someone else besides her...now people might forget about my birthday entirely, and perhaps she even forgot about me already in terms of running the idea by me"...just throwing out an alternative theory in case it's helpful! Maybe a small olive branch-type gesture to recognize her birthday somehow? I don't really know what that would look like, and I also could be wayyyy off...but I wish you luck in navigating this situation and in wedding planning!!

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    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    Dude my wedding was ON my best friend's birthday and she was MOH. she didn't care. she was like it works better for your schedule, so whatever, it's fine aha. so what you're asking for isn't even ridiculous

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  • Allie
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    Allie ·
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    I don't think you're wrong at all. While it might be her birthday weekend, she can always plan something for the weekend before or weekend after. I mean, everyone kind of has to sacrifice their birthday at least once in their lifetime, and why would she be mad about doing that for her sister to get married, ESPECIALLY after you had to postpone? Can you explain to her that while you understand she wants to celebrate her birthday, wedding planning lately has been EXTREMELY tough and dates are becoming very limited, plus the date has meaning to you and your FH and that is why you chose the date? I mean, it doesn't sound like she's going to listen, but maybe it's worth a shot. If she continues to act that way, then I guess you're better off moving on without her being your MOH.

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  • Expert September 2021
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    She's 30 years old?!

    You're not even a little wrong. Especially if she hasn't planned the trip - she sounds like she's just hunting for drama.

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  • Anika
    Just Said Yes June 2021
    Anika ·
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    I actually told her personally ( Via phone convo), sorry if my wording didn't express that.
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  • Kimberly
    Super March 2021
    Kimberly ·
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    No, you are not wrong, selfish or inconsiderate. Your sister is. We have birthdays every year. Every single year a new birthday comes around. I know people think you get to have a “month month” or “birth week” or whatever but nope, it’s just a day. But it’s a day that comes around every year. You are getting married once. Your sister is an adult brat. Let her throw her temper tantrum. She will have to live with those consequences. Don’t let this worry you. You have not done anything wrong.
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  • Meghan
    Master October 2019
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    It sounds like the selfish and inconsiderate one is your sister, not you! You and your fiancé are allowed to get married whatever date you want. Do not feel bad and do not change your plans. I hope she realizes what a big mistake she is making by acting this way and comes to her senses.

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    Ah ok! No need to apologize at all!! I was just wondering if she mayyy have heard through someone else because I thought the reaction may have been a bit strong for you telling her directly. Ok so that is an even tougher situation than I had thought. I really hope she comes around. If you communicated with her directly, I actually agree with the other Allie (lol!!!) that perhaps she doesn't have a full appreciation for trying to plan a wedding during a pandemic - trying to keep your loved ones safe while also getting legally married while also celebrating and gathering with your nearest and dearest. It's not easy!! Maybe she's getting caught up in the birthday excitement and not realizing that getting married is a big life event!

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  • Michelle
    Champion December 2022
    Michelle ·
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    You get one day and she gets one day. As long as they are on separate days, she's overreacting.

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  • Mrs. Spring
    Master April 2021
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    No, girl. It's her issue. You were not wrong
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  • Pauline
    Just Said Yes March 2022
    Pauline ·
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    She's super over reacting. It's just a birthday and she hasn't booked anything. I just booked my wedding 1 day after my older sister's wedding. Just the best available date now since we waited so long due to COVID. No biggie. We joked my sister's birthday gifts are this huge wedding party and a brother in law. Hopefully your sis calms down a bit and realizes what really matters
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    Judith ·
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    You are fine and she acted like a spoiled child. With even 20-30 birthdays to watch, family members and SO, added to major graduations and weddings and major anniversaries and various religious occasions, it would be impossible to get married, if every birthday or anniversary was considered.
    If she wants to celebrate her birthday and not attend your wedding, don't give her any grief about it. But no way you should plan your wedding day around it. Someone having a large, venue already booked, major milestone Birthday, 21st or 50 or 90, or major Anniversaries with a large party already booked, are the only times most consider either birthdays or anniversaries off limits for a wedding.
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