I recently chose my maids, my sister, two friends, and my little cousin. These are the people I feel closest to in my life. A Problem arose when my aunt found out that I did not ask her daughter (my other cousin). We were close during our teens since we are the same age, but she started a family and moved away. Honestly, it is my aunt that is angry, my cousin has small children and would probably not mind being left out of the bridal party due to the traveling and extra associated cost. My mom tried to explain that it is my decision (which it is),I mean no offense by the decision, and pointed out that when her daughter got married,I was not in the wedding since there was no bridal party. I have nothing against my cousin, but we haven't been close in years and I feel like adding her now would be awkward aside from the fact I didn't want her in the wedding. Is there another way she can participate in the wedding? Preferably not in a way involving public speaking as she is terrified of speaking in front of groups.