Woman Skips Sister’s Wedding Due To Dog’s Death, Is Dismayed When Sis Does The Same To Her

Then, some time later, the sister was getting married and asked the woman to be her maid of honor, but she refused, as she was still hurt about her skipping the celebration

The original poster (OP), a 28-year-old woman, has always had a complicated but close relationship with her older sister. According to the OP, her sister is very emotional and often dramatic, which has led to many ups and downs between them over the years.

This emotional nature became a big issue during one of the most important moments of OP’s life—her wedding day.

Last year, OP was planning her wedding, and like many brides, she asked her sister to be her maid of honor. While it’s common to choose a sibling for this role, it’s not a rule. A maid of honor plays a big part in wedding planning, from organizing the bachelorette party to helping the bride stay calm and supported. So, OP clearly trusted her sister with this important job.

But just two days before the wedding, a tragedy struck—her sister’s 14-year-old dog passed away. Losing a pet is a painful experience. For many people, pet loss grief can feel just like losing a family member. Pets are loyal companions, and their death leaves a real emotional scar.

OP understood her sister’s pain and felt sorry for her. However, things took a turn when her sister said she wouldn’t be attending the wedding at all because she was too devastated by the loss. OP tried to comfort her and offer help, but her sister refused to change her mind.

This was a big shock. The person OP trusted the most to stand beside her on her special day—her maid of honor—just decided not to come. She let everyone down, including the bride.

As you can imagine, OP was heartbroken. The emotional damage of being abandoned on her wedding day by her own sister was deep. It was supposed to be one of the happiest days of her life, and instead, it came with family conflict and emotional stress.

Since then, their relationship has been strained, and trust has been hard to rebuild. This story is a reminder of how emotions, grief, and family drama can affect even the most joyful events.

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A few months after the wedding, the sister reached out to the original poster (OP) with a big request—she wanted OP to be her maid of honor, switching roles this time. But OP hadn’t fully healed from the emotional pain of being left alone on her own wedding day. So, she politely said no.

This answer didn’t go over well.

The sister was very upset, and even some family members criticized OP, calling her “petty” for not letting go of the past. Feeling hurt and confused, OP went online to ask the internet:
“Am I the bad one for saying no?”

The responses were mixed.

Some people felt that nobody was really wrong. The sister had just lost her 14-year-old dog and was going through deep grief. Sadly, society often downplays pet loss, even though for many people it feels like losing a family member.

These users believed OP should have been more understanding and accused her of holding a grudge instead of showing emotional support.

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Others, however, strongly supported OP. They pointed out that being a maid of honor is a big responsibility, and the sister abandoned her duties right before the wedding. For OP, it wasn’t just about a missed event—it was about feeling betrayed on the biggest day of her life.

As the saying goes, “there are as many opinions as people.”

So, what do you think? Was OP right to protect her feelings? Or should she have looked past the pain and said yes?

👉 Share your thoughts in the comments below! Let’s talk about wedding regrets, family drama, and where to draw the line in relationships.

Netizens were split on who is the jerk here – for some it seemed that no one was, but others were sure that the woman being so salty and refusing to be maid of honor was jerk-ish behavior

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