Can you invite cousins not to others at a wedding?
If all of the cousins have made the cut, you can invite all of them to your wedding. If none of the cousins have made the cut, and you are willing to deal with the repercussions within the family, then you don’t have to invite them to your wedding.
Can bridesmaids be family members?
Are you automatically expected to ask your fiancé’s sister to be a bridesmaid? The short answer to whether or not you have to include anyone, even a family member, in your wedding party is no. This is your wedding, and you and your partner should do whatever feels right.
Should you ask your fiance’s sister bridesmaid?
Do You Have to Ask Your Fiance’s Sister to be a Bridesmaid? “You don’t have to ask her, but for the sake of family harmony it’s best to make every effort to include his siblings,” says Sharon Naylor, author of “The Bride’s Diplomacy Guide” (Adams Media; 2007).
Should you invite your relatives to your wedding?
Weddings have a funny way of bringing family drama to the surface (we promise, it’s not just you—it’s universal and pretty much inevitable). And while we’d usually insist relatives should get a wedding invite, there are definitely exceptions to this guest list rule—but it won’t always be so clear-cut.
Do you have to help your sister-in-law with your wedding?
There’s no sister-in-law wedding etiquette rule that states that she has to help you with anything relating to your wedding. She may have a very busy career or family situation, or there may be lingering jealousy issues. Include her in events like your shower, but don’t nag her too much about picking up tasks.
Can I bring a friend to a wedding instead of a date?
If you were invited with a guest and can’t find a date, and you feel comfortable enough to ask the bride or groom if you can bring a friend instead, go for it. Some couples don’t care and will say it’s fine. Others will think it’s rude. And if you’re not comfortable enough to ask, you probably shouldn’t do it.
Is it okay to delete a sibling on your wedding day?
This is one time that it’s okay to delete a sibling or someone close like that. If they didn’t congratulate you on your engagement, they shouldn’t be invited to celebrate with you on your wedding day. Tradition and hurt feelings be damned. Former boyfriends and girlfriends should not be invited.