I've been searching the boards for something like this, and have not been successful. I know there is still plenty of time to select my bridal party, and I am holding off in making any decisions. However, one thing I am really torn over at the moment is that I don't think I want to have my sister be a bridesmaid. She and I have never been close, and whether she means it or not, anytime she offers me advice, it really seems like she is putting me down and belittling my choices. If she were my friend, I wouldn't hang out with her anymore, but I don't have that option. I have my best friend for over 15 years who will be my maid of honor - there is no question on that front, and I have one or two other friends that I am considering asking when the time comes. My concern is that it will cause unnecessary drama within my family if I do not have her as a BM, yet my bigger concern is that if I DO ask her, she will cause fights among the other BMs and make my life miserable by dissing my decisions on how I want my wedding day to be. Has anyone else had to put family in their Bridal Party that they didn't want to, or perhaps anyone you ended up including while having second thoughts? Thank you for any advice.