Family Angry At Pianist Who Didn't Allow Her Younger Sister Play At Their Sister's Wedding

"I would be the one playing unless I decided not to"

Maryjane

• Published in Interesting
• February 11, 2024

Perhaps you're hoping for a lovely cover of your all-time favorite love song to play during your wedding procession, or perhaps some soothing jazz tunes for your day. Pianists are multi-talented and can add a refined and personal touch to any area of your special day.

Your wedding ceremony can have a lovely and romantic backdrop thanks to live piano music. Your first instinct when choosing music for your wedding ceremony is undoubtedly the song you'll walk down the aisle to, but it's also beneficial to look at the wider picture.

You're setting the musical tone for the most memorable moment of the day by providing a backdrop to it, which truly sets the tone for the entire event. From the time your guests take their seats until you walk down the aisle as a married couple, imagine the piano being heard nicely in the background.

In fact, it is the perfect instrument to have during your wedding. So, it might truly help to "bring everyone together" by selecting music that is fitting. The OP has been playing the piano for 17 years but stopped taking lessons when she moved out of her parents house, but she still plays every day to maintain her skill level.

OP's older sister Katie is getting married, and OP asked her if she would be comfortable playing piano as she walked down the aisle, and the OP happily agreed. An issue arises after the OP's younger sister wanted to be the one to play the piano instead, but the OP refused.

The OP writes

The OP received a few paragraphs from her and other relatives

OP has offered the following explanation for why they think they might be the AH:

I played piano for my older sister's wedding after my younger sister offered to do so. It could have been a valuable experience for her or possibly more meaningful because of her age.

And the comments roll in...

It's obvious OP's sister wanted to be the centre of attraction

The OP was fine with playing because the bride asked her to

The OP did the right thing, according to this Redditor

The OP is not the AH

She wanted the OP to play and that is it

This Redditor reveals why they came to the OP

The bride asked for the OP not the other sister

OP's family is pushy but this Redditor is happy the OP played it

This Redditor is of the opinion that this is not rational thinking

Given how adaptable the piano is, it should come as no surprise that pianists are in such high demand for cocktail parties and wedding ceremonies! Many Redditors pointed out that OP's family is creating an entitled brat, and OP's sister has already asked her to play the piano.

Besides, who wants to walk down the aisle to a new social media singer when they could have an already popular singer? Drop your thoughts about this story in the comments section below and share them as well.

Maryjane