I have never been close to my sister, my neices and their families; therefore, I didn't invite them to my daugher's wedding. Was I wrong?
Dear Parsley,
I did not invite my sister and two adult nieces and their families to my daughter's wedding. Of course, I am taking heat for this move. Our relationship has been up and down. None of them know my daughter and have never met her fiance....we have been together for eight years! My sister and her family have never come to any of our graduations. In fact, they have never made an effort to come visit us in 20 years, and they live only five hours away. We have been there to visit. Was I wrong?
Sort of Guilty
Dear Guilty,
Were you wrong? No, I think not. It is true that weddings are about family and friends, and they can be a way to mend fences and reconnect. But they don't have to be, not at all. Only if your daughter had expressed a desire that your sister and your nieces and family attend would I say that you should invite them. Otherwise, the wedding is for her, for her fiance, and for people they feel close to. Hope this helps.
Sincerely, Parsley Adams
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