I wanted to host my wedding in my dad’s backyard. I asked my stepmom not to be there because Mom feels uncomfortable. She said, “Are you kicking me out of my home? Be grateful I’m hosting you!” I reminded her that it’s MY dad’s house, not hers.

On the big day, she wasn’t there, and all felt good—until I froze when I found that my dad had left. I checked my stepsister’s and stepbrother’s rooms, but they were gone. When I went to the backyard, I discovered that almost all the invited guests from my dad’s side hadn’t come to the ceremony. I called my dad, and he said, “If you’re disrespecting my wife of 15 years in her home like this, then you can forget having me there as well! Enjoy the day with the people that you chose.”

I was shocked. I couldn’t believe my stepmom had ruined my most important day. She manipulated my dad, and that’s what annoys me the most. I carried on with far fewer guests than expected, without my dad and half-siblings, and I can’t deny the day had a bitter taste.

I feel punished for wanting to celebrate my wedding the way I envisioned. It’s unfair.

Have I done anything wrong?