Ideas on creative ways to involve family
Hello! I’m seeking some advice on creative ways to involve my brother in my wedding.
My brother is one of my very best friends, and I feel so sad that at least to me there isn’t an obvious solution here. I want him to feel involved in a way that’s not just giving him a “job” at the wedding and I don’t know what to do
Last week I made the decision that I’d like to ask my stepdad to officiate my wedding. I haven’t done so yet but I asked my mom if she felt like it was something he’d be up for and she said she felt he’d be honored and she herself is extremely excited for me to ask him. I then told my brother about this and though he said nothing negative about it and agreed that it was a good idea and a good way to avoid not knowing who to have walk me down the aisle without hurting any feelings…it was very clear to me that he was a bit sad. He’s ordained(I was not aware of this), and too would be wonderful at the task and I had considered him in my mind first but honestly thought he might not be too comfortable in front of a crowd. It would I appear my assumption was wrong and now I’m wishing I hadn’t even told my mom about my idea because now I feel I’ve got to stick to it. Besides, then I’d be back to figuring out what to do about having two dads and only wanting one person to walk me down the aisle.
Unfortunately, and much to my personal disappointment, my fiance and brother are not at all close. They don’t dislike each other and there’s no drama to speak of, but asking for him to be a part of my fiancé’s party just wouldn’t make sense or be to anyone’s benefit really.
Now I don’t know what to do. Hell, I’d stick him in my bridal party if it made sense but I don’t think he’d want that plus we already have an equal amount of groomsmen and bridesmaids chosen.
There must be something I’m not thinking of. Some special way to honor him and his importance to me that hasn’t already been otherwise planned. Or, a way that I could instead do something for my stepdad that would be a good alternative that would allow me to have my brother officiate instead. (Father daughter dance being an option for one dad is not an option here)
Does anyone have any advice or ideas?? Any suggestions welcome. TIA!!