Engagement Party

Jealous that my engagement party was held so grandly, my sister publicly did something that embarrassed the whole family in front of my in-laws

 

I have a twin sister, Emily, who is also 27. Although we look identical, our personalities couldn’t be more different.

I tend to approach problems calmly, while Emily always prefers to blow things out of proportion and attract attention. Growing up, I often got caught up in the drama she caused. People would confuse me with her and hold me accountable for her actions. For instance, once at a grocery store, she threw items around, and I got accused of shoplifting. Or when we dined out together, she would leave without paying, leaving me to deal with the angry staff.

Emily is also very competitive. In school, she would get jealous of classmates with better possessions or grades, often lashing out when she felt overshadowed. Her impulsive and hot-headed nature made life difficult for everyone around her, and no amount of advice from our parents seemed to help.

Despite her flaws, she’s my sister, and I’ve always tried to maintain our bond. However, her behavior at my engagement ceremony crossed the line.

 

Bride Angry Sister-in-Law Is Getting Married Same Year as Her

 

The Engagement Ceremony

Emily got married a few years ago, and now it was my turn. My wedding was set for February, shortly after the holidays. Today was the engagement ceremony, and my fiancé and I had spent weeks preparing for it. I was so anxious that I barely slept for two days leading up to the event.

Emily showed up late, after all the rituals were completed. Nobody minded since it was a happy occasion. However, her disruptive antics soon made everyone uncomfortable.

After gifting me a gold chain as a wedding present, Emily began inspecting the engagement trays, criticizing everything. She complained about the dragon-and-phoenix decorations being poorly made, the candy looking cheap, the fruit trays not being arranged well, and even made snide remarks about the presentation team’s appearance.

This all happened in front of my fiancé’s family. I noticed my future in-laws frowning, so I quietly asked Emily to tone it down to save face for our family. She shrugged and sat down, cracking sunflower seeds, but the trouble wasn’t over.

 

A Scene in Front of Everyone

Emily struck up a conversation with my fiancé, asking how much the 11 engagement trays cost. Embarrassed, he vaguely answered that they cost over $800 in total. Then she turned to my mom, inquiring about the cost of the venue setup. My mom, busy hosting guests, casually replied that everything together cost nearly $1,200.

Hearing this, Emily exploded. She accused my parents of favoritism, shouting about how her wedding was handled cheaply with a plain setup and modest trays, while mine was lavish and extravagant. She claimed she felt unfairly treated as the elder daughter.

Her loud complaints drew everyone’s attention, leaving my family mortified. My parents were flustered, and I could see my future in-laws visibly uncomfortable. My mom tried to calm Emily down, suggesting they discuss the matter later, but Emily wouldn’t stop. She threw a tantrum, accusing my parents of making me look good while neglecting her.

 

A Tactful Response

Just as I was about to pull Emily aside, my future mother-in-law stood up and addressed the situation. She calmly stated, “If anyone wants to cause trouble, they should leave. Don’t disrupt the important proceedings for both families.” Then, with a pointed smile, she added, “The quality of the trays and the ceremony reflects the groom’s side, but what a bride receives depends on her own worth.”

Her words silenced Emily instantly. My brother-in-law, clearly embarrassed, dragged Emily and their child out of the event. Emily looked pale and couldn’t say a word in response.

 

Aftermath

Although no one wanted to humiliate Emily, her actions left her no one to blame but herself. My mom was deeply moved by my future mother-in-law’s tactful handling of the situation and grateful that the engagement wasn’t ruined. She even joked later that she was close to disowning Emily over her behavior.

As for me, I’ve learned that even family ties can be tested when one person constantly creates chaos. But thankfully, the ceremony ended on a positive note, thanks to my future in-laws’ understanding and grace.

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