Bride-to-be stands up to mom and stepdad over wedding guest list

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Weddings can be a stressful time, especially when family dynamics come into play. One bride-to-be is feeling the pressure from her mom and stepdad over her wedding guest list. Despite her and her fiancee paying for the wedding themselves, her mom and stepdad have been insisting on certain family members being invited. The bride-to-be has held her ground, stating that they don't get to dictate the guest list unless they are willing to pay for it. This has caused some tension and accusations of entitlement. But is she really in the wrong for standing up for what she wants on her special day? Read on to find out and give your opinion on this AITA post.

Wedding guest list drama with mom and stepdad 😬

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Taking control of the guest list 💪

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Bride-to-be fights for wedding guest list fairness 🙌

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Dealing with loss and family drama while wedding planning.

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Stepdad's family distant, mom's family excluded from wedding guest list

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Stepdad's kids cause drama, bride-to-be prioritizes family involvement 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

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No love lost between bride-to-be and step-grandparents 👵🏼💔

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Bride prioritizes sister over step siblings for wedding guest list ❤️

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No roles for stepsiblings at the wedding, bride puts foot down 👍

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Choosing bridesmaids causing tension for bride and groom

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Selective wedding guest list sparks family drama 😨

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Bride-to-be stands her ground on wedding guest list 😎

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Bride-to-be shuts down pushy parents with epic ultimatum 💪

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Bride-to-be demands wedding guest list payment from mom and stepdad 💰

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Bride-to-be faces criticism from mom and stepdad 😢

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Is the bride-to-be wrong or not? 🤔

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Bride-to-be stands up to mom and stepdad over wedding guest list 💪

Planning a wedding is stressful enough without having to deal with family drama. But for one bride-to-be, the pressure from her mom and stepdad to invite certain guests has become a major headache. Despite paying for the wedding herself, the couple has been met with resistance when it comes to the guest list. The bride-to-be's stepdad's family, who she hardly knows, has been a particularly contentious issue. Her mom and stepdad argue that they should be invited to make them feel more comfortable since her dad's side of the family is not involved. But the bride-to-be is standing her ground and refusing to let her wedding be dictated by others. She's already faced pushback for not giving her stepsiblings roles in the wedding, and now she's being called entitled and rude for not wanting to invite strangers to her big day. But is she really in the wrong? Let's take a closer look at the situation and see what others have to say in the comments below.

Bride-to-be stands her ground against controlling mother and stepfamily 🙅‍♀️💍

DogsReadingBooks | DogsReadingBooks

Bride-to-be stands firm on wedding guest list. Mother calls her entitled.

Other-Sun4760 | Other-Sun4760

Bride-to-be stands her ground against controlling parents with gift-giving strings.

MadMax42093 | MadMax42093

Bride puts narcissistic parents in their place over wedding guest list 👏

longhairflower | longhairflower

Bride-to-be takes control of guest list. NTA 🙌

Bodginggardener | Bodginggardener

NTA stands up to entitled mom and stepdad 😎

CopperBlitter | CopperBlitter

Wedding guest list drama? Invite who you want 💍👰🏼

lisainpurgatory | lisainpurgatory

Engaging in petty revenge on entitled stepfamily members 😈👰

Shimori01 | Shimori01

Stand your ground! 🙌 Bride-to-be defends wedding guest list

lazyhere1122 | lazyhere1122

Bride-to-be stands up to mom and stepdad over wedding guest list 💪

DNRmyDNA | DNRmyDNA

Stand your ground and save money! 💰💍

sunrise_library | sunrise_library

Stand your ground bride-to-be! NTA 🙌

duendecoshino | duendecoshino

👰🏻‍♀️👏🏼 Bride-to-be stands up to controlling parents over guest list

Ok_Newspaper7676 | Ok_Newspaper7676

Parents take note: weddings are about the couple, not you 👭

vrindumb | vrindumb

Setting boundaries with family during events 🙌

Graveyard_whispers | Graveyard_whispers

Bride-to-be shuts down controlling mom's entitlement 🙅‍♀️

Hillman314 | Hillman314

Take control and don't let anyone guilt you 🙌

hapcapcat | hapcapcat

Winning the battle against demanding parents 👊

nixibon | nixibon

You have the right to invite who you want! 🙌

Dandelionesssssss | Dandelionesssssss

Pay to play: Bridezilla stands up to entitled parents 👰💸

dstone1985 | dstone1985

Stand your ground, it's your day! 💍

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Wedding day, bride's way. NTA for guest list choices 👰

Sad_Cook1233 | Sad_Cook1233

Bride-to-be called entitled for deciding wedding guest list. Is she?

nothisTrophyWife | nothisTrophyWife

Wedding guest list drama: Bride-to-be stands up against family pressure 💪

Royal-Show5382 | Royal-Show5382

Wedding day, your way! 🎉 Bride-to-be stands up to controlling parents.

Direct-Plum-3558 | Direct-Plum-3558

Bride-to-be stands up to entitled parents over guest list 🙌

amore-7 | amore-7

Wedding planning goals 🎉👰

MicciMichi | MicciMichi

Stand your ground bride-to-be! It's your day! 💍

ladygreyowl13 | ladygreyowl13

Step-siblings demand more guests at wedding, but why?

AffectionateOwl5824 | AffectionateOwl5824

Your wedding, your rules 🎉

Spina97 | Spina97

The entitled step-parents who think they can dictate the guest list 😒

numbedandconfused | numbedandconfused

Stand your ground! 🙌 Bride-to-be shuts down entitled parents.

DrMindbendersMonocle | DrMindbendersMonocle

Agreed with the judgement ⬆️

PsychologicalMud1859 | PsychologicalMud1859

Wedding day, wedding budget, wedding decisions. NTA, bride wins!

Comfortable-Iron6482 | Comfortable-Iron6482

Wedding drama: Bride-to-be stands up to controlling parents 🙌

Basic_Jellyfish3262 | Basic_Jellyfish3262

Wedding drama? Elope or stand your ground like this bride-to-be! 💍

Quetorc | Quetorc

Not the a**hole bride sets guest list boundaries 💪

livin4fun78 | livin4fun78

Navigating stepfamily dynamics is complex, as these Redditers share 🤝

MACANNE9991 | MACANNE9991

Wedding obligation invites? 🤔 Suggest a family reunion instead.

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Bride-to-be asserts her wedding guest list independence from mom and stepdad 👰🏼👊🏼

slowjackal | slowjackal

Stand your ground! Bride-to-be refuses to let parents hijack wedding 👊

iangel19 | iangel19

Wedding guestlist drama? Uninvite anyone who argues with you. 💍

Puzzleheaded-Ad-4059 | Puzzleheaded-Ad-4059

Wedding day isn't for controlling parents to dictate the guest list 💍

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Bride-to-be stands up to mom and stepdad over wedding guest list. Commenter supports OP.

Novel_Fox | Novel_Fox

Bride-to-be gets support for standing up to mom and stepdad

nvorx | nvorx

Take control of your wedding guest list! 💍👰🏻‍♀️

Llamabot10000 | Llamabot10000

Bride-to-be shuts down entitled parents over wedding guest list 🤣

RndmIntrntStranger | RndmIntrntStranger

Wedding drama? Elope instead! 🏃‍♀️💍

Foreverforgettable | Foreverforgettable

Commenter supports bride-to-be standing up to entitled mom and stepdad 💪

FitLoan3044 | FitLoan3044

Wedding guest list drama: Bride-to-be stands her ground 👰🏻💪

Chance-Contract-1290 | Chance-Contract-1290

Wedding planning tip: Send invites and stop opening conversations 💌

Chaoticgood790 | Chaoticgood790

Bride-to-be stands up to mom and stepdad over wedding guest list. 💪

Final_Figure_7150 | Final_Figure_7150

Bride takes charge of guest list for her own wedding 💪

ElizaJane251 | ElizaJane251

Bride-to-be stands up to controlling parents over guest list 🙌

Joyful-885 | Joyful-885

Stand up for your wedding, it's your day! 💍

Whole_Literature_292 | Whole_Literature_292

Wedding guest list drama, but NTA for choosing your guests 💕

The_Max_V | The_Max_V

Stand your ground and invite who you want! 💪👰 NTA

dawdreygore | dawdreygore

Eloping was the best decision ever 💍👰

thiskittybites12 | thiskittybites12

Not the a**hole bride takes charge of guest list

IllustratorSlow1614 | IllustratorSlow1614

Standing up to entitled parents. NTA wins the day 👏

Jjustingraham | Jjustingraham

Toxic parents causing wedding worries? 🤔 NTA for uninviting them.

Perfect_Carry2730 | Perfect_Carry2730

Take control of your big day! 🎉 Stand up to toxic parents. NTA.

nx3plusr | nx3plusr

Wedding guest list drama? NTA bride stands her ground 💪

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Your wedding, your guest list - NTA! 🥳

cynical_old_mare | cynical_old_mare

Entitled parents get served by no-nonsense bride-to-be. 👊

OLAZ3000 | OLAZ3000

Wedding day happiness over others' comfort. ❤

SuperbPotential2610 | SuperbPotential2610

Cutting toxic family from the guest list. NTA 🎉

nosey_introvert92 | nosey_introvert92

Bride-to-be gets support for standing up to controlling parents 🙌

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Commenter suggests uninviting mom and stepdad, with a playful tone.

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Don't waste your breath, they're not listening 👀 NTA wins

ccl-now | ccl-now

Stand your ground, bride-to-be! 🙌 NTA 👏

Pinkie_Flamingo | Pinkie_Flamingo

Stand your ground bride-to-be! NTA 👏

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Commenter calls out entitled wedding guests with fire emoji 🔥

Safe_Frosting1807 | Safe_Frosting1807

Bride-to-be receives support for ignoring parents' unreasonable demands.

Pale_Cranberry1502 | Pale_Cranberry1502

Wedding expenses dictate parents' guest list? Choosing beggars indeed. 😒

Substantial-Ad-1745 | Substantial-Ad-1745

Wedding is about the couple, not entitled family members 👰🏼‍❤️‍💋

Opheleone | Opheleone

Your wedding, your rules! NTA 👰💍

No_Yogurtcloset_1020 | No_Yogurtcloset_1020

Stepdad's family may crash wedding? NTA stands up to Mom

HeartBeatzGirl | HeartBeatzGirl

Putting yourself first 💪🏼 #bridegoals #NTA

Eastern_Effective_87 | Eastern_Effective_87

Wedding day = your day. Step siblings don't need roles 🎉

pnutbuttercups56 | pnutbuttercups56

Stand your ground! Bride-to-be sets boundaries for wedding guests 💪

tcrhs | tcrhs

Take control of your wedding guest list! 🎉 NTA

PA_Archer | PA_Archer

Wedding guest list drama? NTA, it's your day! 💕

Daddy_urp | Daddy_urp

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