Her Sister Eloped A Year Ago Without Even Telling Her, So She’s Not Lending Her Wedding Dress To Her Sister Now For A Formal Ceremony With Friends And Family
This 28-year-old woman tied the knot around three years ago, and she absolutely loved her wedding dress. She spent a lot of time and money ensuring her gown, which was custom-made, was perfect for her big day.
“It’s been sitting in my closet ever since, and I plan on keeping it as a keepsake for sentimental reasons,” she said.
So, now that her 25-year-old sister Emily wants to wear the dress for her own ceremony, she’s not on board.
That’s specifically because Emily actually eloped and already got married around one year ago. Yet, at the time, her sister told no one in her family.
“I only found out after through a social media post. It hurt that my sister hadn’t invited me or even told me about such a big event in her life,” she recalled.
Emily claimed the elopement was simply a last-minute decision and that she didn’t want to “make a fuss.” However, one year has passed since then, and her sister is currently planning a big, formal ceremony to celebrate with their friends and family.
This led her sister to ask about borrowing her wedding gown for the event. Emily pointed out how wearing the dress would both mean a lot to her and save her some money.
Quite frankly, though, she was shocked by her sister’s request.
“After not inviting me to her elopement and not even mentioning it until after the fact, I felt like this was a big ask,” she admitted.
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She wound up telling Emily that while she was happy about her ceremony, she didn’t feel comfortable lending out her dress, given how personal it was to her.
Her sister didn’t get that. She was accused of being selfish and told that, as sisters, they should “share” their special moments.
“Emily even hinted that I was still holding a grudge over not being invited to her elopement, which, to be fair, still stings a little,” she vented.
Nonetheless, their mom has taken Emily’s side, saying it’s “just a dress” and that she’s overreacting. Only a few of her friends agree that she has every right to say no to her sister.
All the mixed opinions have left her wondering if refusing to lend her wedding gown is justified or actually does make her a jerk.
Is it ironic that Emily stated sisters should share special moments, but she wasn’t invited to the elopement? Should it be up to her what she does with her wedding dress?
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