Relative volunteered:should she be asked out of obligation
Should an older relative who volunteers to be a part of your bridal party be asked out of obligation? She is very eccentric and difficult at times but considers me to be the daughter she never had and spoils me with expensive gifts all the time. I fear that her personality will clash with the rest of the bridal party.
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Re: [hugsnkysses] Relative volunteered:should she be asked out of obligation
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Dear Hug,
You are not obligated to invite her to join your bridal party, but it could hurt her feelings if you don't involve her at all. Perhaps you could tell her that you already have all of your attendants, but maybe she could hand out programs, or help your mother with something. There could be some little job that she could do that could make her feel as if she is a part of your day.
Additionally, because she calls you the daughter she never had and gives you gifts, you could seat her as special. That may mean quite a bit to her.
Relative volunteered:should she be asked out of obligation
