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To not invite my fiancé's brother to our wedding

137 replies

helennnnn · 22/05/2018 17:46

We are engaged after eight years together and want something very low key. We looked into eloping but those wedding seem more expensive so we have decided on a small registry office wedding followed by something nice after, like dinner at a nice hotel.

We only want to invite a few people - my nan, my parents and his parents. One of my sisters is living in New Zealand so won't make it, and my other sister may get an invite (haven't decided yet).

The issue is my fiancé's brother. In our whole relationship I've barely had a conversation with him as he's always in his room playing xbox or smoking weed. He's always ignored me, apart from one time he made a 'joke' about me calling fat Angry he was only 15 at the time but I really took it to heart,

He is a stranger to me and I would feel awkward having him at our small and intimate wedding (my sister and parents have always made an effort with fiancé and know him quite well and same with me and his parents).

I've told DP I'm not too keen, and doubt his brother would want to come anyway. But he still wants to invite him but probably would keep it to just his parents if I insisted. I would probably have to not invite my sister either though so this would look acceptable. I know I'm probably BU but it would make me feel embarrassed all dressed up in my wedding dress and saying vows in front of a stranger really, who insulted me all those years ago.

OP posts:
Returnofthesmileybar · 22/05/2018 18:41

You sound pathetic

15star · 22/05/2018 18:42

Yabu it's not just your wedding. He doesn't want to invite bob from down the road, it's his brother. Get over him calling you fat 8 years ago, he was a child and well it happened 8 years ago!!! I had a registry office wedding with few guests and still had to invite some of my OH family I didn't want because it was his day too. It's really petty to not invite your sister because his brother called you fat 8 years ago and you can't get over it.

helennnnn · 22/05/2018 18:42

I am listening, but I suppose the issue is I'm a private person (hence wanting to elope) and will feel really embarrassed being up there with everyone looking at me anyway. I want to get married but I don't want the attention that goes along with it.

Because of that I only want the closest people possible there (parents and Nan) as I would feel uncomfortable with lots of people or people I don't know too well. Complete strangers like the registrar don't bother me, it's people I vaguely know but not close to if that makes sense

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IamtheDevilsAvocado · 22/05/2018 18:43

He was 15.....yes we should all be ignored for life... for a rubbish comment that we made at 15....also why... Would you take what a 15 Yr old says to heart...

They're not known for their sophistication... I mean... They like Justin beiber... Grin

Justmuddlingalong · 22/05/2018 18:44

It's 1 more person. 1.

siwel123 · 22/05/2018 18:44

OH DEAR.
His brother is close to him though!!
If he can't have a third member then you can't have your nan.

Sirzy · 22/05/2018 18:44

If your that “private” that getting married in front of your future brother is law is such a big issue then you have bigger issues than the wedding tbh!

Iamagreyhoundhearmeroar · 22/05/2018 18:44

No, it doesn't make particular sense, op Confused. You sound like a right diva.

Gillian1980 · 22/05/2018 18:45

Yabu sorry.

Sparklesocks · 22/05/2018 18:46

The thing is OP you have a lifetime of birthdays, bbqs, christmases, family gatherings etc with this new part of your family. You’re going to need to get used to him.

Cornettoninja · 22/05/2018 18:46

It's your df's wedding too and his Db is clearly important to him.

Look, you're getting massively hung up on things that just don't matter. Whether you both have the exact same number of people doesn't matter, it just matters who you really want to be there.

This isn't your df's brother this is your future brother in law, potential uncle to your kids, potential father to your nieces and nephews. You don't need to be bosom buddies but also there's no need to create unnecessary tension. He called you fat when he was 15, you weren't/aren't who cares? In the nicest possible way get over yourself and have a bit of perspective. You're saying vows not stripping.

WinnersClub · 22/05/2018 18:46

Sirzy - cross post. I was just about to say something similar.

Because of that I only want the closest people possible there You can't get much closer than your husband's brother.

and by the way, whats your nan doing there? is his nan coming?

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 22/05/2018 18:47

YABU.

You need to invite him. It’s one thing if no family are there. But there are. Your siblings not being able to go is irrelevant.

It would be nasty to leave him out.

Justmuddlingalong · 22/05/2018 18:47

You're clutching at straws, using a comment made by a mardy 15 year old, 7 years ago to get exactly what you want.

AnneLovesGilbert · 22/05/2018 18:48

YABU if he wants him there.

helennnnn · 22/05/2018 18:48

We never have family gatherings @Sparklesocks so that won't be an issue. Neither families do those things

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Sparklesocks · 22/05/2018 18:51

Really? So you don’t see his family at Xmas? Or their birthdays? Or his birthday? Or anything? Each to their own i suppose.

Justmuddlingalong · 22/05/2018 18:51

Never? Why?

sonjadog · 22/05/2018 18:51

It isn´t all about what you want. Marriage is about compromise. The man you are marrying wants his brother there. It´s his wedding. You invite three people very close to you, so he gets to as well. Really, you are going to find marriage hard work if you cannot tolerate anyone else's wants other than your own.

Holding a comment made by a 15 year old against him for 7 years is ridiculous behaviour. Get over yourself.

siwel123 · 22/05/2018 18:52

what did i say , the OP won't listen and will use anything and everything to say she isn't BU.
Good luck wit the wedding OP, if your Fiance even will carry on with it. If you can't make such a little compromise now im surprised he has stuck around so long.

Ruffian · 22/05/2018 18:52

He sounds like an idiot but best to grit your teeth and invite instead of causing upset to your fiancee

15star · 22/05/2018 18:53

Your update makes even less sense. As others said you are clutching at straws and making silly excuses. It's ONE more person. You are saying you don't want attention but you are going to get it by insisting he can't come and all the awkwardness that is going to follow every time you see him.
Also registry office weddings are really simple so I don't know what you are on about saying you will feel embarrassed if he is there. We walked in together, we didn't even say any vows and from walking in to signing the registrar it was done in 10-15 mins! We had 4 songs on a CD and didn't even get through them all

Justmuddlingalong · 22/05/2018 18:54

Does your DP see less of his family since he's been with you? Do you give him a hard time when he visits them?

category12 · 22/05/2018 18:55

It's his brother. The end. Not up for debate.

asprinklingofsugar · 22/05/2018 18:55

People are going on about a comment made 7 years ago, but in the OP it says, 'He's always ignored me", which means the brother has been ignoring her for 7 years. Irrespective of the wedding situation, it's no wonder she feels uncomfortable around him

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