At our ceremony, we plan on having the DJ announce the wedding party as we enter to some background music. Are the parents of the bride and groom announced too?
If they are, how would you deal with the announcing of a divorced set of parents, one engaged, and one bringing a new girlfriend?
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Oct 9, 2007, 4:35 PM
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Re: [X-Cited] Announcing Divorced Parents at Reception
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Dear X-Cited,
Usually, only the couple is announced. If there are toasts, then that person is introduced at that time. Sometimes the couple will ask their DJ to introduce their parents some time during the reception. Their significant other isn't usually included.
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At most of the weddings I have coordinated, the DJ announces the wedding party...if this is a sticky situation, do not include the parents in the announcements. Otherwise announce the Bride's parents Ms. Bride's mother along with Mr. Wallace Walker; Mr. Bride's father along with Ms. Susie Showboat... Nancy Tucker President of Weddings Beautiful US http://www.weddingsbeautiful.com
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Oct 10, 2007, 2:07 PM
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At most of our DJ'd weddings, the entire bridal party is announced - however, the parents are only announced about 1/2 the time at weddings I've coordinated. Sometimes couples will announce them as suggested previously, with the parent's relationship, name and the escort's, and other times, they will announce them from their seat, leaving out the escort entirely. Whatever is least likely to cause friction will likely be most appreciated by all parents involved. Shayna Walker, Williamsburg Wedding Design http://www.williamsburgweddingdesign.com
Announcing Divorced Parents at Reception
