Vintage Budget Eco Bride

Do you have to include all your spouse-to-be's siblings in the wedding party? That is something you as a couple need to decide. Many couples like to include each other's siblings, and others choose not to. The important thing is to make sure you as a couple are happy with the decision. I wanted a small wedding party, and still haven't met my fiance's sister. I asked him whether he wanted me to have her as a bridesmaid or not. He was fine either way, but we both agree that we want her involved somehow. As she has to travel to come to our wedding, and probably will not be in the area much before the wedding, we are discussing things we could ask her to do at the reception (we're still in the process). The important thing is that both of you are happy (as it is not just the bride's day, but the bride and groom's day), and no one winds up with very hurt feelings. That being said, also do not let your family rule on who exactly is in your wedding party and who isn't. Just because they think all your cousins should be in the wedding party doesn't mean that you can't ask who you actually want to stand up with you without your wedding party becoming huge. It is your (as a couple) decision, and your wedding. Basically, you need to walk the fine line between not hurting anyone's feelings, and still keeping the wedding as your own.