I feel really bad for Meghan, that her ONLY family member at her and Harry's wedding was her mother. :(

[pennylulu]

It genuinely made me feel quite sad for her. 100's of people she barely knew at that wedding, a few co-stars, and all of Harry's family. I know they're not perfect, but some of them get on well, and Harry seems to get on well with them all. And they were all there.

But Meghan..... the ONLY family member there was her mother. And she looked quite emotional and a little sad to me. Maybe she was overwhelmed that her daughter was getting married, but she must have felt it, that she was the only member of Meghan's family there. Meghan must have too IMO.........

I know it's probably more common than some people think, but am I alone in thinking having ONE family member at your wedding is incredibly sad?

I don't mean that in a critical or negative way, and I don't mean to be condescending, I genuinely feel a bit sad for Meghan. I mean, I know she is probably going to be OK, and the Royal family seem to be welcoming her, (and she is now part of them,) but she must feel it deep down.

What are peoples opinions on this? And does anyone else have any experience that is similar? (Having hardly anyone from your family at your wedding, like only 1 to 3 family members?) And how did you feel about it?

[Johnnyfinland]

My entire family consists of about 9 people, and of those 9, there's about 3 I'd invite, two of whom are my parents. Meh. Can't miss what you've never had.

[Backtoblack1]

I felt sorry for her and her mum. Poor woman sitting there on her own. But, both were serene and wonderful x

[chavtasticfirebanger]

She has her mothers looks and strength. The others are unnecessary she had who was important

[Rhony]

I had two people that were family at my wedding. It did seem a bit sad and embarrassing until I could rationally look at the situation and accept a smaller guest list is better than the day being ruined by a narc mum.

[Pancakeflipper]

She might have been relieved it was just her mum. Sone of the others have come across as a nightmare in the media. At least she knew her mum was there for here and not going to create mayhem.

[pennylulu]

Very good points about having just a small handful of people there (less than 5) who mean something to you, rather than shedloads who you don't know or care about (or who don't care about you.)

And yeah, Meghan's family DO seem a bit of a PITA.

[Movablefeast]

She also had a lot of very close friends present who all seem to have been incredibly loyal and supportive.

None of us know Meghan and her personal history, she may have plenty of "relatives" but no true family except her mum. Who knows what the history is with her family members?

[BrieAndChilli]

I think it would have been nice if she could have brought a plus 1, she may have been a bit more relaxed if she had a friend there

[pisces7268]

I've always thought I had a small family as I have no contact with my mum and her side of the family but I'd still have at least10 family members at mine so yes, to me it is a bit strange x

[Gemini69]

She chose the people she wanted at her Wedding.. she's no frail delicate petal.. she's a feminist that beats her own drum... Meghan needs no pity... or sympathy.. I believe everything was executed exactly as she wished .. she's happy as larry

[ThisIsTheFirstStep]

One person who you can trust is worth 100 who you can’t.

When it comes to family/friebds, quality is far more important than quantity.

[ThisIsTheFirstStep]

*friends

[SandyY2K]

She also had a lot of her own friends there too, but it did stand out that her mum was her only family member.

Though I'm not surprised she didn't want her half siblings there.

[PatchworkElmer]

DH had no relatives at our wedding. They’re toxic and abusive, and sadly would’ve ruined the day for him.

It is desperately sad in the sense that I wish he had a supportive family. But he doesn’t. So I’m not sad that his family wasn’t there- I’m sad that they’re not the people he deserves.

[pennylulu]

@SandyY2K

She also had a lot of her own friends there too, but it did stand out that her mum was her only family member.

Yeah definitely.....

@Gemini69

She chose the people she wanted at her Wedding.. she's no frail delicate petal.. she's a feminist that beats her own drum... Meghan needs no pity... or sympathy.. I believe everything was executed exactly as she wished .. she's happy as larry

I do agree with this quite a bit. I just still feel a bit for her that her only family member was her mother. And I hope it didn't bother her too much..........

[pennylulu]

@PatchworkElmer

Thanks for sharing that story of your husband. And I am sorry for him. But I see your point that he is better without toxic people. Glad he has you though.

[Fatted]

Unfortunately, just because you're related to someone doesn't mean that they are actually nice people who care about you. I think from what I've seen in the media, her family (or her father's side at least) have shown their true colours.

It's sad her father could not be there, for whatever reason. And like others have said, it's sad to think that her family aren't that close. But she had who mattered to her there, along with her friends.

[AmazingPostVoices]

The thing is you don’t know how either Meghan or her Mum felt

You naturally think that Meghan would be sad or her Mum would be lonely because that’s how you would feel.

But that’s not necessarily how they felt.

They might both have been terribly relieved that the wider family weren’t there.

I’m sure alll Meghan’s close friends would have been there, and it’s a reasonable assumption that they also know her Mum.

I have a lovely family and was thrilled to have them at my wedding but I have friends who felt pressured into inviting estranged Fathers and difficult step siblings to their weddings and spent the entire day stressed to the eyeballs desperately hoping they behaved themselves.

It’s sad she doesn’t have a nice family. It’s not necessarily sad they weren’t there.

[SandyY2K]

Her and Harry looked incredibly happy though. I know everyone looks happy on their wedding day, but they always look so in love and relaxed together.

[spookytime]

Apart from her father, I expect it was her choice. She had friends there. Plus we don’t know the entire guest list, she could havd had some very special people there, special to her, that didn’t want to be in the public eye.

[Queenoftheblitz]

I think she's created her own family by forging strong friendships. The twins holding her train are her close friends' children. The same friends who opened up their home to her and Harry when their relationship was revealed to the press. You can't puck your family but you can pick your friends, and she's picked some good ones.

[Cricrichan]

I don't really know much about her, but her mum raised her single handedly? How proud must she feel to watch her clever , strong, compassionate and talented daughter get married to a man that adores her and she adores.

[pennylulu]

Her and Harry looked incredibly happy though. I know everyone looks happy on their wedding day, but they always look so in love and relaxed together.

Agree with this Sandy

@cricrichan
I don't really know much about her, but her mum raised her single handedly? How proud must she feel to watch her clever , strong, compassionate and talented daughter get married to a man that adores her and she adores.

Very well said.

@Queenoftheblitz

I think she's created her own family by forging strong friendships. The twins holding her train are her close friends' children. The same friends who opened up their home to her and Harry when their relationship was revealed to the press. You can't pick your family but you can pick your friends, and she's picked some good ones.

Good post too ^

[YoucancallmeVal]

I felt a bit sad but more so for my own dd who will be in the same position. We aren't NC with anyone, there just won't be anyone left! There's only me and her and 2 others at the mo.