My mom and dad divorced when I was young. My dad remarried, was married for 20 years and has been seperated from his second wife for 3.5 years. I have not had a good relationship with my stepmother. My father had a difficult time with this seperation and even though he is feeling better now and has been dating he still maintains a relationship with my stepmother as they have 2 grown children together and are partners in a business together. I do not want to upset my father or mother for that matter, so I need to know how to properly introduce all of my parents at the ceremony. Also, my mom and dad have a friendly relationship.
Please help.
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Re: Introducing Stepmother at Wedding Ceremony
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Dear Lilpc,
You don't have to introduce her as she isn't your mother or father. In fact, you don't have to introduce anyone to the crowd. If you have a DJ or someone to stand in a MC role, that person would introduce your family members.
When introducing family to others individually, you would introduce your stepmother if she is standing with your father by her name. You don't have to mention her status.
Re: Introducing Stepmother at Wedding Ceremony
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I'm surprised your stepmother is still planning to attend. I agree that you have no need to introduce her publicly at all, and nothing more than her name is required for private introductions. Shayna Walker, Williamsburg Wedding Design http://www.williamsburgweddingdesign.com
Introducing Stepmother at Wedding Ceremony
