Acknowledging someone who is "like a father" in wedding program
HELP! I have a sticky situation for my upcoming wedding (August 2009). My parents have been divorced for 15 years. I do not have a good relationship with my biological father. He will be attending my wedding, but is not playing any special role.
My mother has been dating/living with a wonderful man for the past 13 years. He is much more like a father to me than my biological father. I would like to acknowledge him in my wedding program in a special way, but I'm not sure how. Can I list him under "Parents" in the program next to my mother (even though they are not married?). He does not want to "upstage" my father, although I am less concerned about that. (He did not want to walk me down the aisle because he did not want my biological father too feel bad).
Any suggestions for how I can include him in the program would be greatly appreciated. I just do not feel right that he is not mentioned at all. I have convinced him to have a special dance with me at our reception (without announcing it). (PS: He is also paying for our DJ but does not want any recognition for it.) Thank you for your help!
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Re: Acknowledging someone who is "like a father" in wedding program
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Dear Kris,
He sounds like a great man. You could list him as your mother's escort with his full name. This way you don't have to explain anything, but everyone will know who is sitting with your mother. You could also include/recognize him in a speech during the reception.
Acknowledging someone who is "like a father" in wedding program
