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DEAR ABBY: I became engaged to a wonderful man five months ago. We have set a wedding date for next year. I'm ecstatic -- thrilled to be planning such an important milestone in my life. I'm the youngest of five girls. Four of us are extremely close. Three of my sisters have graciously offered to help with the wedding planning and preparation. I have included them in my bridal party -- matron of honor, two bridesmaids, and two of my teenage nieces as junior bridesmaids.

There's one big issue: My parents and two of my sisters insist that I include my oldest sister, "Iris," in my bridal party even though she has a mental illness (schizophrenia). She is medicated, but still speaks to her "voices." I love her, but I don't find it appropriate to include her in my wedding.

My matron of honor is supportive and agrees it would be unwise. However, my remaining family is guilt-tripping me because Iris missed out on two of my sisters' weddings due to being in a psychiatric facility. She lives with my retired parents now and requires care and supervision. Am I wrong for not wanting to risk including her on my big day? -- FUTURE BRIDE IN KENTUCKY

DEAR FUTURE BRIDE IN KENTUCKY: If your nut-job sister is out of the looney bin you should allow her to attend, perhaps she can bring John Hinckley as her date. But seriously, just because your sister is a schizo does not mean she cannot come to a wedding, just put her at her own table and make sure you have place settings for each of the voices in her head as well as all the people out to get her. Worst case scenario she entertains, sings, dances, and gets into fights with her inner demons. Wait, please tell me it’s not an Irish wedding, because that would be redundant.

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