AITA for Not Lending My Wedding Dress to My Sister?

Wedding dresses carry special meaning, but should they be shared? I’m not lending wedding dress to my sister, sparking family drama. Was I right to protect something important, or was I’m being unfair?

The Original Post: My Dress, My Choice

She Assumed She Could Wear It

After my wedding, I kept my dress safe because it means a lot to me. When my younger sister Emma got engaged, she casually told me she’d be wearing it at her wedding.

I felt surprised since I never offered it. When I said I wasn’t okay with lending it, she got angry and called me selfish for letting it “sit in storage” instead of being used for another happy moment.

My mom took Emma’s side and said I should feel honored she wants to wear it. Now my whole family calls me stubborn and petty. Am I the asshole?

The Community Reacts: Was I Justified?

Many people agreed that not lending my wedding dress to my sister was completely fair.

“It’s your dress, your decision. No one is entitled to it.”

“Wedding dresses are sentimental. You’re not selfish for wanting to keep yours.”

“She assumed without asking—that’s the real issue here.”

However, some thought I could have been more generous.

“If you’re never going to wear it again, why not let her use it?”

“Family should help each other. It’s just a dress.”

“Maybe offer to let her borrow it with conditions, like professional cleaning after?”

The Verdict: Personal Boundaries or Family Obligation?

While some believed I should have shared, most agreed that not lending my wedding dress was a valid decision.

At the end of the day, sentimental items hold different meanings for everyone. Would you have made the same choice? Let us know in the comments!

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