We're having an outdoor wedding and don't really need a huge amount of bridesmaids/ groomsmen. However my fiance has some very close friends of the family who he wants to be ushers on our big day. I didn't want to look like a billy no mates with no girl friends, so I asked his sister to be a bridesmaid. The week before she'd been really excited over the prospect of a hen night, and what I'd be wearing on the day etc, so I thought she'd be thrilled. She hesitated before answering me when I asked her, and I got the distinct feeling she'd rather say no. My oh thinks she may still be hung up over her ex who she was engaged too.. but that was a few years ago now so I'm not so sure. To be honest we could do without the expense anyway (as we'd pay for her dress and accommodation etc), so I'm wondering what I should do. ?It would be nice to have her as a bridesmaid, but I only want to if she's really up for it. So how can I talk to her about this? Or should I just say we have decided not to have any bridesmaids and back out altogether?
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