Family is meant to provide unwavering support during our toughest times, but life can throw us into incredibly difficult situations. Just as Leah’s wedding approached, tragedy struck: her sister’s husband and son tragically passed away just days before the ceremony. In the midst of this heartache, Leah’s sister insisted she cancel the wedding, but she stood her ground.
However, what followed was a heartbreaking turn of events. Leah shared her story with us.
Were I in the position of rhe OP, I would have called all the venues and services before giving an answer to my sister. The right thing to do would have been to postpone, but not of it meant losing a lot of money, and even then, I probably would have toned it down. Were I the sister to have lost my husband and child like that, in my grief, I might have gone full blown petty and scheduled the funerals for the same day as the wedding
Instead of automatically saying no to cancelling your wedding you should have said I will look into it but no guarantees. You're whole family was grieving especially your sister. I had my third child 3 days after my brother's third child died he was being buried while I was in labor all I kept saying was I don't want one born the same day as one is being buried and apologized to them. That was a situation that couldn't be helped and I still thought of them. You're wedding is something you could of least looked into
Hi Leah! Thank you for sharing your story with us. We have some tips that we hope can be helpful to you.
If it was possible to postpone the wedding and reception without losing thousands of dollars in deposits, and there were no out of town guests coming in who would be affected, then perhaps that would have made sense. Realistically you would have lost all the money you'd spent which most people cannot afford. A moment of remembrance would have been nice. I'm surprised your sister even came to your ceremony and reception with the loss being so new and raw but she chose to do that. Acknowledge her pain but her behavior was out of line. Impossible situation. No matter what you did, someone would be unhappy.
Reach out to your sister and sincerely apologize for not postponing the wedding. Acknowledge the immense pain she is going through and express regret for not being more considerate of her feelings. Let her know that you understand how your decision hurt her and that you want to support her through this difficult time.
I would do nothing if your sister needs closure let her do all these things.wakes and funerals are supposed to do thar
To honor your nephew and brother-in-law, consider organizing a memorial event in their memory. This can be a small, intimate gathering where family and friends can come together to remember them. This gesture can show your sister that you care deeply about her loss and are willing to make an effort to honor their memory.
Propose family mediation to address the conflict between you and your sister. A professional mediator can help facilitate a constructive conversation, allowing both of you to express your feelings and grievances. This can help in finding a path to reconciliation and understanding each other’s perspectives better.
I would do nothing your sister needs counceling.Id be there if she reached out.Thats it
Show your sister that you are committed to being there for her in the long run. This could involve regular visits, helping her with daily tasks, or simply being available to listen. By consistently supporting her through her grief, you can rebuild trust and demonstrate that you care about her well-being despite the initial hurt caused by your decision.
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This is appalling! I can understand her pain as I've recently lost my partner of 20yrs to suicide,however she is clearly grieving&shouldn't have attended! You have also lost nephew(s) &she hasn't took anyone else's feelings into consideration! I'd reach out to her&explain that there's a lot to put into a wedding&with family coming from different places it's not an easy task to get a date that,after lockdown,has became an even harder chore,I truly hope that you's both get the chance to speak about it&can see it from both sides! 🙏🙏🙏🤍🤍🤍
There's nothing you can do. It was a crap situation either way. If you postpone ur wedding, you and any out of town guests may lose deposits and everything has to be rescheduled. It could cause months of delay and finding the money again. Its was bad for your sister. She is obviously out of her mind with grief right now. Pain is pain. Youre in pain too, but if you love her, forgive her. If you dont, give her the cut.
Attending a wedding will definitely trigger someone who just experienced the sudden loss of their spouse and son. Love means you continue to reach out to your sister. She is in crisis and she will need support. You have every right to be upset about what she did, but table it for now if you can. You can slap her around for it in a year or so. It will be better if u address the giant @ss she made of herself and sabotage of ur wedding day when shes not on the brink of a needing inpatient psych.
