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Feeling a bit hurt to be left out of bridal party/hen

328 replies

Bounty9 · 09/03/2025 21:59

I have been with DH for 12 years, married for 4. SIL and I have always got along well, had nights out together, afternoon teas, spa days. Admittedly not best of friends, but always friends. She was one of my bridesmaids along with 2 of my closest friends and my sister. We both have children now who have play dates and we babysit her kids. I planned her baby showers and am friendly with her friends, including her maid of honour.

She’s getting married soon, DD (3) is her flower girl. Fair enough, I’m not a bridesmaid. I get it, it’s expensive, but I haven’t been invited to her hen either - which lots of people are going to, it’s a bottomless brunch and a night out which we used to do a lot pre-kids.

I am feeling a bit hurt by it. I’m going to keep quiet and just let it go obviously but DH doesn’t get it. I just wanted to voice it because I feel meh. I’m being sensitive aren’t I 😂

OP posts:
Trendyname · 12/03/2025 18:24

Crazysnakes · 12/03/2025 13:32

Because OP cannot control what SIL does. She can only control her own decisions and behaviour. Therefore, for the sake of longer term peace and for her own wellbeing, let it go.

Op can also have peace by not providing any childcare for SIL.

SerafinasGoose · 12/03/2025 19:15

Pamalarrr · 12/03/2025 13:35

We'll agree to disagree! Most of the family understand the issue. I wish I hadn't posted now - it was for OP.

It doesn't matter whether other posters see your personal situation as an issue or not. You do. That's all that matters. You weren't posting for advice, but to advise, and I hope this won't put you off doing that in the future.

You were kind to share your own experiences in an effort to help someone else.

DarkMagicStars · 17/03/2025 22:37

Did you get invited?

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