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Not to want to be head bridesmaid at sisters wedding??

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onwardandupwards · 14/10/2011 20:38

its not that we dont get on,i love her to bits,but my sis is a size 6,my other sisters who have also been asked to be bridesmaids are sizes 6 and 8, and her best mate is a size 8, however i am a size 22 and compared to them i will look huge! dont have much confidence any way and this is giving me nightmares. Dont want to upset her but dont want to look stupid either, please help!

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Maryz · 15/10/2011 11:10

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LydiaWickham · 15/10/2011 12:31

BTW - do you not think the skinny bitch sister is just feeling seriously jealous that your other sister asked you to be head bridesmaid? Is she feeling seriously upset that you will be the head, most important bridesmaid and she's just there to make up the numbers?

That says alot about how your bride to be sister views the pair of you, you are the one she wants to be head bridesmaid. Not cowbag.

Trills · 15/10/2011 12:33

If you have two sisters and one of them is getting married, you shouldn't assume that you will be the one to be head bridesmaid, and if the other sister is chosen that's no reason to be a cow about it.

RedHelenB · 15/10/2011 12:47

I think you would be being very unreasonable to say no due to how you think you look.

onwardandupwards · 15/10/2011 20:05

thank u all am seeing sister tomorrow to talk dresses. Thinking of joining w. watchers this week 2 shed a few pounds and am looking into belly dancing.

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minimisschief · 15/10/2011 20:20

Then dont be...

flamegirl77 · 15/10/2011 20:21

My sister is a bit bigger than me. She was my bridesmaid and looked gorgeous. I asked her to pick her own dress and she chose a lovely one that really suited her. Neither of us bothered losing weight and we both look great in the pics. I hope you have a lovely day when the wedding comes round whatever you do but don't underestimate how great a lovely dress and professional hair/make up (if you go down that route) will make you look - I don't think you should miss out on the whole experience. (I also recommend springing for really well fitting underwear, can make a big difference!)

(Your other sister sounds delightful Hmm)

margerykemp · 15/10/2011 20:43

Ignore the bitch and have a ball being a cb.

griphook · 15/10/2011 21:04

your sister has asked you because you are a lovely sister and she loves you, you HAVE to do it, otherwise if you say no, she'll have to ask your other nasty sister. If your sister says again that she only asked you because of the dress thing, say no it because I'm nice and your a bitch

Minus273 · 15/10/2011 21:11

Your sister (the bride) wants you there.

Your other sister on the other hand is being a complete and utter bitch. I would avoid her at every opportunity and only spend minimal amount of time in her company for the sake of other family members not hers. griphook's retort is fantastic. I like it :).

PowderMum · 16/10/2011 19:01

OP - I agree your sister wants you as her bridesmaid and want your support.

Went to a wedding earlier this year with 8 bridesmaids ranging from a tiny size 6 to a curvy size 20, all looked stunning in matching strapless dresses, although they looked better on the larger curvy girls (imho).
Bride was also a larger curvy girl.
Pictures were wonderful.

I hate stick thin people who think us that are more curvy should not wear nice clothes, go out, be happy etc.

As to your sister and your son GRRRRR!

eurochick · 16/10/2011 20:17

If you want to lose the weight, why not before Xmas? It's about 9 weeks away I think (haven't counted). On a healthy balanced weightloss programme, you could lose 2lbs per week safely and healthily. That's 18lbs by Xmas. Getting on for a stone and a half. This is completely achievable, if you want to do it. Don't put it off until after Xmas, don't put it off until next week, start right now.

That's only if you want to though. Be head bridesmaid with pride whatever size you are next August.

DorisIsTheDarkDestroyer · 16/10/2011 20:36

If you're thinking about lossing weight mn has weight loss support threads, I'm sure ww must be amongst them somewhere.

Skinny cow sis has definitely got the green eyed monster, she's not worth your time or effort avoid as she will only drain you and get you down. When what you actual need is postivity about what you are doing to make yourself feel better.

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