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I could really use some outside opinions. I (22F) am getting married in a few months to my fiancé (25M). But what is a wedding without family drama?
Here’s the background: my mom has been estranged from her family for years, which led to me having a similar relationship with them. However, I really miss my cousins and would like to invite them to our wedding. I think it would be a chance to reconnect and bridge some of those gaps.
The issue is that my parents are adamant that they don’t want to attend if I invite my mom’s siblings. I understand their perspective, but I also don’t want to alienate anyone, especially as this is a significant moment in my life.
What would you do in my position? Should I invite my cousins and my mom’s sibling and risk my parents absence, or should I prioritize my parents feelings?
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I could really use some outside opinions. I (22F) am getting married in a few months to my fiancé (25M). But what is a wedding without family drama?
Here’s the background: my mom has been estranged from her family for years, which led to me having a similar relationship with them. However, I really miss my cousins and would like to invite them to our wedding. I think it would be a chance to reconnect and bridge some of those gaps.
The issue is that my parents are adamant that they don’t want to attend if I invite my mom’s siblings. I understand their perspective, but I also don’t want to alienate anyone, especially as this is a significant moment in my life.
What would you do in my position? Should I invite my cousins and my mom’s sibling and risk my parents absence, or should I prioritize my parents feelings?
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Honestly, your wedding is probably not the right place to “reconnect.” You are going to be stressed and very busy. I get that you think it would be awesome, but think about how much time you will actually have to spend with the cousins at your wedding.
Can you invite cousins but NOT invite their parents?