A bride’s decision to remove her sister from the bridal party has sparked a debate!

A bride’s decision to remove her sister from the bridal party has sparked debate and divided opinions

My sister’s conversion sparked a debate over the bridesmaid dress – a “summery” pink, strapless, knee-length one

A bride’s difficult decision to remove her sister from her bridal party over a disagreement on the bridesmaid dress sparked a heated debate.”

A bride’s decision to remove her sister from the bridal party has sparked a debate: AITA?

A bride’s decision causes an unexpected stir
A bride’s decision to remove her sister from her bridal party has sparked a debate. The bride and her sister had been close, but the bride selected a dress that didn’t meet her sister’s strict modesty rules. The sister offered to wear leggings or a cardigan, but the bride said no, asking her sister to leave the bridal party instead. This decision has caused an intense debate about whether the bride was in the right or not. Regardless of the outcome, it’s clear that the bride and her sister’s relationship has been impacted. Now, the question remains: who is in the wrong here? Let’s take a look at what the Redditors have to say about this situation.
A sister’s exclusion

The comment argues YTA as the bride’s decision to exclude her sister from the bridal party, in order to have a uniform bridal photo, is unjustified. Replies point out how the exclusion is similar to denying someone to wear a hijab and the bride should select a dress style that doesn’t exclude her sister. It’s suggested the bridesmaid’s select dresses that make them most comfortable and unique dresses for all could be an easy fix.
A sister’s religion or something more?

The comment suggests the decision to exclude the sister from the wedding may have been motivated by the bride’s dislike of her sister’s religion or a deeper issue between the two. Replies to the comment point to a power play by the bride to make her sister conform to her own version of “normal”. YTA (you’re the a**hole) is the overall consensus of the replies.
Sister’s beliefs vs perfect photos

The original poster (OP) is in the wrong for not considering their sister’s sincerely held religious beliefs and instead prioritizing perfect photos. Replies suggest finding a compromise, like offering an alternate dress or a shawl/wrap, so as to not damage the relationship with their sister over a dress. The replies also highlighted that the OP knew her sister’s beliefs and should have considered that before asking her to be a part of the bridal party.
♀️Strapless dresses: YTA or NAH?

The section comment criticized strapless dresses for being uncomfortable and difficult to find undergarments for and concluded that the bride was YTA for opting for one. Replies in the section agreed with the sentiment and provided their experiences wearing them and stories of other bridesmaids having difficulties with the style of dress. ✋
Dress drama

The comment noted that the bride was the a**hole for deliberately choosing a dress her sister couldn’t wear. A reply suggested weddings should choose matching colors instead of specific dresses that can’t be worn again.
A bride’s decision to remove her sister from her bridal party sparks debate!

The comment questioned whether the bride selected the dress before or after asking her sister to join the bridal party. Replies argued that the bride should have considered the bridesmaids’ body type, comfort, overall look and style before deciding on a dress and that the sister’s religious beliefs should have been discussed beforehand to judge whether the bride was the a**hole.
A unique solution to a bridal party debate

A friend of the bride proposed a unique solution to solve the debate – an airy, light pink shawl worn by the bridesmaids. The replies suggested wearing tights and a shawl/shrug to keep everyone warm, or picking a dressmaker with hundreds of styles and a single color, with the sister dressed the most conservatively in the same color.”
Sisterly debate!

The comment and replies discuss the debate around the bride’s decision to remove her sister from the bridal party due to her refusal to wear a dress that violated her modesty standards. Some argue that the bride is an a**hole for making the choice while others argue that the bride has the right to choose. The sister’s request to wear leggings with the dress is also discussed.
A bride’s controversial decision sparks debate

The comment suggests that the bride excluded her sister from the bridal party because her own vision of the wedding party was more important than the sister’s love and support. The comment also uses examples to draw parallels between excluding a sister for religious reasons and excluding someone due to insecurities about a large scar.
Bride’s wedding dilemma

The comment suggests a compromise that respects the bride’s sister’s religious beliefs by going shopping for a floor-length and long-sleeved gown of the same fabric and color as the other gowns. The comment also expresses that the relationship with her sister is more precious than the looks of the wedding party. The reply suggests the option of having different dresses in the same color with the only rule being the color and not to be too revealing, so everyone looks comfortable and happy in the pictures.
A bride’s puzzling decision

The comment questioned why the bride couldn’t wear a cardigan, implying that the bride was being unreasonable and was the a**hole in the situation.
Bride’s decision divides opinion

The commenter believes the bride is in the wrong for not respecting her sister’s religious restrictions and finding a compromise. They ask what would happen if one of her friends had similar restrictions, implying she doesn’t take her sister’s beliefs seriously.
Sister’s dress dilemma

The comment discusses a bride’s controversial decision to remove her sister from the bridal party due to a dress discrepancy. They suggest the bride could find a dress in the same color but with a more conservative style.
Should wedding photos be more important than family?

The comment poses the question of whether wedding photos should be more important than the relationship with the family. One reply expressed that the bride is being superficial for being willing to damage her relationship with her sister over a dress, and suggests finding a solution instead.
A bride’s decision sparks debate

The comment argues that the bride’s decision to remove her sister from the bridal party is YTA (you’re the a**hole) as prioritizing staged photos over having her sister involved is incredibly sad.
♀️ Bridezilla not ok! ♀️

The commenter criticizes a bride’s decision to remove her sister from the bridal party, saying she should have respected her sister’s beliefs and not expected her to do something she was uncomfortable with. They argue that her decision is damaging her relationship with her sister, and declare that they would skip the wedding if they were her sister. They declare that the bride is the a**hole in this situation.
A bride’s big decision

The commenter questions why the bride asked her sister to be in the wedding party if she wasn’t willing to respect her values regarding dress selection.
A bride’s difficult decision

The comment suggests making the sister of the bride the Maid of Honor and allowing her to wear a dress that conforms to her religious beliefs. The comment wishes the bride and groom a happy and healthy marriage.
Should the bride sacrifice her vision for her sister’s comfort?

The commenter expresses their opinion that the bride’s decision to remove her sister from the bridal party is wrong. They suggest the bride should make some concessions about the outfit and focus on the reason why the sister joined a restrictive church instead.
Bride’s decision:

The commenter accused the bride of being shallow for prioritizing her wedding photos over her sister’s presence and said she was the a**hole in the situation.
Sisterly drama

The commenter judged the bride’s decision to remove her sister from the bridal party as YTA (you’re the a**hole). No one else was invited in good faith, and the other friends & family are taking notes.
Is the bride YTA?

The bride’s decision to remove her sister from the bridal party has caused a debate. The comment questions whether the bride would have done the same for someone with a headscarf or other religious convictions. The comment concludes that the bride was wrong for picking a dress knowing her sister couldn’t wear it, and labels the bride as YTA.
✋ Sisterly love lost?

The comment argues that the bride is being an a**hole (YTA) for choosing fabric over her sister, and suggests that the sister is right in not wanting to attend the wedding.
Sisterhood over *a-holeship?

A comment has sparked debate by labeling the bride as ‘YTA’ for choosing pictures over her sister. The commenter goes on to recall being the maid of honor in their sister’s wedding and experiencing distress when the other bridesmaid found a dress that wasn’t flattering for her body type. Despite the situation, her sister allowed her to wear the dress that she was comfortable in.
Religion and fashion clash

The commenter accused the bride of being the a**hole (YTA) for excluding her sister from the bridal party due to a fashion disagreement. They suggested the bride compromise and allow her sister to wear tights and a cardigan.
A bride’s decision⚖️ sparks debate

The bride’s decision to remove her sister from the bridal party due to her religious beliefs has sparked debate. Some feel it is a shallow and wrong decision, while others think it is her choice to abide by her religion.
The Bride’s Controversial Decision

The comment suggests that the bride has the right to choose how she wants her bridal party to look, but the sister should not be expected to bend her convictions. The comment suggests a possible solution of making her dress full-length.
Is it really that hard to accommodate a dress alteration?

The comment suggests that the bride should be more understanding and accommodating of her sister’s request for a dress alteration for religious reasons, as it wouldn’t be an odd request or take away from the bride’s day. The comment goes on to explain that modesty and religious coverings are uniform across several world religions and that it would be no skin off the bride’s nose if she allowed it.
YTA: Dress Drama

A comment suggested YTA (you’re the a**hole) as the bride made a controversial decision to remove her sister from the bridal party, citing a disagreement over the style of dresses. The comment suggested a unified look with a single color scheme, and that the importance of having her sister in the bridal party outweighed the dress style.
Sister’s dress dilemma

A commenter suggested that the bride respect her sister’s decision not to wear something uncomfortable and instead allow bridesmaids to pick their own dresses in a certain color.
Should the bride remove her sister from the bridal party?

The bride is not uninviting her sister but suggesting that she would be better not as part of the bridal party due to her modesty requirements. The commenter suggests speaking to the sister and giving her another role in the wedding that does not require her to dress as one of the wedding party. NTA.
A sister’s controversial decision!

The comment says that the bride is “YTA” (you’re the a**hole) for wanting her sister to wear a dress that she is not comfortable with, and for wanting her bridesmaids to be “obedient little models” instead of close friends.
Modesty Rules

The commenter shares their experience with the same issue of keeping modesty rules while attending a friend’s wedding. They added an elegant shawl to their maxi dress and the look was successful.
A bride’s decision causes debate

The comment suggested that the bride was being selfish by asking her sister to compromise her modesty requirements in favor of her own.
YTA A bride’s ultimatum

The comment suggested that the bride was the a**hole (YTA) for not accepting a reasonable compromise and instead removing her sister from the bridal party. The reply to the comment inquired how wearing leggings under a dress in someone’s wedding photo was a reasonable compromise.
NTA: Pick your cult?
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The comment suggests that the bride’s sister chose to join a controversial cult over being part of the bridal party, and suggests that the bridesmaid dresses selected are not immodest.
NTA: ❓Religious beliefs and dress choices clashes?❓

The commenter thinks that the bride’s decision to remove her sister from the bridal party is “NTA” (not the a**hole) as it may be related to her religious beliefs. A reply suggests that the judgment of the bride is “NAH” (no a**hole here).
A bride’s decision

The comment suggested that the bride is at fault for not taking the compromise offered to her sister, claiming that her reasoning for not doing so was not convincing enough.
A no a**hole here decision

The comment suggests that it’s okay to want bridal photos to be cohesive, but the bride should have been mindful of her sister’s lifestyle when choosing the dress.
YTA: Shallow over fabric?

The commenter labels the bride YTA (you’re the a**hole) for excluding her sister from the bridal party over a piece of fabric. The commenter emphasizes their beliefs are more important than aesthetics.
Respecting beliefs over photos
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The comment suggests that the bride should respect her sister’s beliefs and provide her with an appropriate dress, instead of putting photos above the things that really matter.
A bride’s decision sparks ✨debate✨

The bride’s decision to remove her sister from the bridal party due to religious beliefs has sparked debate among commenters. One comment called the bride a**hole, while another argued that her decision would ruin the photos for her more than anyone else and potentially her relationship with her sister.
Bride’s decision sparks debate

The comment accuses the bride of caring more about photo aesthetics than her own beliefs and calls out her as the ‘a**hole’.
Bride’s decision sparks debate

The bride is ‘not the a**hole’ for wanting her sister to cover up as a guest if the dresses and looks she wants are not suitable for her sister to be part of the bridal party.
Bride’s decision causes

The comment states that the bride is YTA (you’re the a**hole) for expecting her sister to abandon her church beliefs for the sake of her wedding photos. The comment suggests that no one would care if the bridesmaids dressed more modestly.
Sister removed from bridal party?

The comment suggests that the bride is “YTA” (you’re the a**hole) for expecting her sister to change her religious practices for one day, and not compromising when her sister consulted her about possible alterations to the dress. The comment also suggests that the bride sacrificed her relationship with her sister over group photos.
Sister’s views on female attire cause debate

A comment asked the bride why she cared more about wedding photos or her sister, suggesting that her sister’s views on female attire don’t directly harm anyone else and she is the a**hole (YTA).
Family drama
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The commenter says the bride is in the wrong for not compromising with her sister over the bridesmaid dress, which goes against her beliefs. The sister tried to make it work, but the bride shot her down, only caring about how she would look.
A bride’s decision causes debate

The comment expressed YTA sentiment as the bride couldn’t find a dress variation to accommodate her sister. The reply suggested that different dresses can have the same shade with different styles, for example, one bridesmaid with a Muslim background had fluttery cap sleeves added on the dress which looked good.
Bride excludes sister

YTA. The bride asked her sister to go against her sincerely held religious beliefs as part of the bridal party, which was a jerk move. The sister offered some thoughtful compromises, but the bride didn’t accept them. In the end, the bride excluded her sister from the bridal party, which will be more noticeable in the wedding photos than a light cardigan would have been.