My sister and I haven’t spoken more than 5 words in 15 years. My mom wants her at my wedding and at first I told my mom she’s on the list but my mind is changing and I no longer want her to go. My mom is the catalyst for our bad relationship but won’t help mend things. My sister is also 14 years older and never really tried to mend things either. Should I just invite her even if I don’t care for her to be there?

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I mean, it is your wedding and if you won’t be happy if she is there then I say don’t send the invitation. And if you do invite there is reason she would come if she shares your feelings. It sounds like it is just your mom who cares and it is not her wedding.

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I was in a very similar situation - my mom insisted that I invite my sister to my engagement party and I didn't care to have her there. I invited her, she RSVPed and acted excited to come, and never showed up the day of. I didn't invite her to my wedding despite my mom's request. No regrets.

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I’ve been going through this with a lot of different relatives lately with my close family. A lot of them are people I barely remember and definitely do not have a relationship with. It just seems odd to “have” to invite these people for my wedding (which I’m footing the bill for). End of the day, I would just really think about what you want and then focus on the fun stuff!

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Honestly it is your wedding and if you don't want to invite her then don't. Don't feel pressured to invite her just because your mom wants her to be there. This is your big day and it is about you and nobody else.

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Forgot to mention I’d like my nephews (her sons) there…

The 19 year old is also having issues with my sister I guess. My mom (who’s always with this particular sister) said they haven’t spoken in a while. This sister happens to also be going through a divorce from the 19 year olds dad.

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