How to introduce step-mother and mother at reception
We are concerned about how to introduce my step-mother and mother at our reception. My step-mother has, in effect, been my mother since I was 13, 20 years, and my mother and I do not have a good relationship. We have a bad relationship. We rarely talk, sometimes for 6-9 months and even then it's very superficial. In an ideal world, if it weren't for my grandmother and my aunt, for whom I care deeply, I would not have my mother invited to the wedding. My Step-mother is Very important to me and I want to make sure that she feels a great part of our special day, a great part of my life. I feel pressure to have my mother be introduced due to other family members from that side. It's unspoken but I feel it.
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Nancy Tucker
PRESIDENT - WEDDINGS BEAUTIFUL
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When introductions are being made at the reception, the hosts, that would be the bride's parents; followed by the groom's parents and then the mother would be introduced. I'm making the assumption that you are the groom. Nancy Tucker President of Weddings Beautiful US http://www.weddingsbeautiful.com
jymoss
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Yes I'm the groom. The order of the introductions isn't the issue but rather whether or not to include my biological mother at all, and if so how to distinguish my step-mother as someone that played a greater role in my life. As I mentioned my relationship with my mother is tenuous at best. Since my parent's divorce 20 years ago she really hasn't been a part of my life. We speak very rarely and it's never pleasant. My step-mother is, on the other hand, wonderful and a major part of my life and who I am today.
Nancy Tucker
PRESIDENT - WEDDINGS BEAUTIFUL
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No since she has not played a major role in your life. I would not have her included in the introductions. Nancy Tucker President of Weddings Beautiful US http://www.weddingsbeautiful.com
jymoss
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Thanks Nancy. That's what I would prefer, just need to run damage control with my family.
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