My parents are divorced and have not seen or spoken to each other in 10 years. They will see each other for the first time at my wedding. I want my father to walk me down the "aisle" (it's an outdoor wedding). When my mother found out he would give me away, she insisted that she also walk down the aisle with me.
I really don't want her to, but can't tell her that. So, what other responsiblity can I give her where she feels as though she is acknowledged?
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Re: [Pokey] MOB wants to give me away - what else can she do?
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Dear In the Middle,
You could tell her that this makes you feel uncomfortable. Plus, the seating of the mother of the bride is quite dramatic. She is the last one seated before the ceremony begins.
Beyond that, she could be in the receiving line with your father mingling. He doesn't have to be in line.
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I completely agree.
Pokey
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Well - we're having a very informal, very short (ie - 10-15 minutes max) outdoor wedding, and in all liklihood, there will be no seating. The ceremony will be held at a golf course, out on one of the golf holes - everyone will be shuttled out in golf carts because it's a ways out. I still don't quite know how everyone will be arranged for the ceremony.
So - the idea that my mother will be the last one seated doesn't apply. And since it is so informal, we hadn't even considered anything resembling a receiving line.
Frankly, we'd planned on having a party after we eloped do to the family...complexities, and it turned into a party with a brief civil ceremony beforehand.
Any other ideas?
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edited by Pokey on Jul 18, 2006, 10:05 AM)
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There really is no 'aisle' for which your father may walk you. So, you could skip this. Rebecca Black, Etiquette Now
MOB wants to give me away - what else can she do?
