First of all, you must be something really special.

One of my sister’s best personality traits is that she knows exactly what she wants and she won’t settle for less than that. Somehow, you have managed to be what she wants, so props to you.

Secondly, I’m not your biggest fan.

Don’t get me wrong, you are going to make my sister the happiest girl in the world, but keep in mind - that will always be my job. I’m the girl she will sing the loudest in the car with, will eat cheese dip at 3 in the morning with, and will share ALL her secrets with.

I’ll be a bit defensive of her.

After all, she is the main reason I am the girl I am today. I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve gone to her for advice or complained about my life to her. She is by far one of the greatest things that has ever happened to me and will ever happen to you, and you better do your darn greatest to see that you give her your all.

She is smarter than you. It’s okay. Deal with it.

My sister might be the smartest person I know, second only to my parents. She’s not just smart in an academic sense, but just in everyday life. She has so much knowledge and it will do you good to listen to her because she is rarely wrong.

She is going to make the best mom.

Anyone that knows my sister knows that she has a way with children. They practically latch on to her. Don’t be surprised when the first question you get asked after the wedding is “so, when are y’all having kids?” because everyone knows those kids are going to have the world’s best mom.

Love her with everything you have because she is SO deserving.

I can’t think of anyone in the world that deserves as much love as my sister. She is beautiful, talented, smart, and cares about people so much. You are so lucky to be a part of her life. Every day she will show you something that makes you wonder how a person could be that awesome.

Welcome to the family. We’re glad to have you.