Wedding Guest Woes!

Hello!


I’m in need of some advice…we are trying to plan our wedding but keep coming to a brick wall when it comes to wedding guests, or one in particular. The thing is, I can’t stand my brother’s wife and don’t want to invite her to the wedding. My brother and I also don’t get on and haven’t spoken for years but I know my parents will force me to invite him as I was also made to go to their wedding. His wife has been nothing but horrible to me and has made up lies about me in the past to try and cover up his behaviour (long story). I was very nice and polite at their wedding but she still refused a hug when I congratulated them and continually shouted things at me and slagged me off to guests throughout the evening (please believe me when I say myself and my family would never behave like this) but I just ignored it. However, I think you get the picture as to why I don’t want her anywhere near my own. I wish I could be one of those people who could have her there and just ignore her but I know even the sight of her would ruin my day. My parents however, are also flat out refusing to not invite her in case it causes a rift (I must add they also don’t like her but feel the need to keep the peace). I honestly would rather not have a wedding than have one with her there as I feel it would be such a waste of money to spend thousands on a wedding for me to feel upset or angry on the day…but obviously I will also be upset to end up having a teeny wedding just because of this one person. Has anyone else been in this situation and been forced to invite people they can’t stand?? And please give me all/ any advice you can!Apologies for the essay…From a very desperate bride to be!