My Sister Refuses to Come to My Wedding, and the Reason Is Very Bizarre

In today’s story, we explore a familiar situation: when standing up for what we need, it creates conflicts. Imagine a woman excited about her wedding day, but her sister wants control. This story shows that defending our limits can lead to clashes, but it’s a reminder that we can stand firm.

Her sister made a request that would accommodate her needs.

I’m getting married to my fiancé in October this year. We got engaged in January, and we’re super excited about it. Our wedding is going to be small, just with close family and friends.

But here’s the issue with my sister, Lisa. She’s got a husband and a 2-year-old son. Honestly, Lisa and I don’t have the closest relationship, for a bunch of reasons I won’t get into now.

We sent out the wedding invites last month. The ceremony starts at 1:30 p.m., and we’ve asked our guests to be at the venue by 1:00. Luckily, the venue is right in our hometown, so it’s convenient for most of the people on our guest list, including Lisa.

Lisa told me the timing “just wouldn’t work” because of her 2-year-old’s nap schedule. She explained that he usually takes a nap around noon, and she doesn’t want to mess that up, or he’ll be fussy during the event. I don’t have kids, so I wasn’t sure if this was a valid reason or not.

I asked Lisa if she could find someone to babysit, but she said everyone she trusts will be at the wedding. I suggested they could at least come for the reception, but she’s firm that if she can’t make it to the wedding, she won’t attend the reception either.

Lisa told me she wouldn’t come to the wedding unless we changed the time. I told her that wasn’t possible, and she said she was not coming then. It hurt me, so I ended the conversation abruptly.

A few days later, Lisa brought up her idea again. I reminded her we couldn’t change the time. She said I should be prepared for people to ask why she’s not there, blaming me for not accommodating her son. I got upset and told her that life doesn’t revolve around her and her child. She called me a bridezilla and blocked me.

My mom keeps pushing me to make up with Lisa, but I don’t think I’m the one who’s wrong.

Internet users sided with the bride.

• I get why you don’t have a good relationship with Lisa, the entitlement is through the roof. © BonjourCheriex / Reddit
• Why doesn’t sister’s husband stay home with the child, sister comes to the wedding and maybe her family joins her for the reception? © drwhogirl_97 / Reddit
• I rather think that Lisa enjoys the kind of attention it brings to her how “her sister, her own flesh and blood, purposely excludes her from her wedding by not respecting her toddler’s nap.” Some people love to complain and play the victim. © AH_Raccoon / Reddit
• I don’t think it’s wrong for her to bow out of the wedding if it doesn’t work for her routine, but she was entitled to expect her sister to change the time. © Altruistic_List_7984 / Reddit

Brothers and sisters can have complicated relationships, much like husband and wife, which sometimes lead to conflicts.