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ok, i have a question on programs. we decided to to just print them up ourselves (along with one of the templates that found online). my thing is, i have 2 dads. my real dad and my stepdad who has been like a real dad to me.i know you can put both in there. BUT due to some health problems that my dad just recently discovered he cant make it to the wedding at all. it breaks my heart bc i am his only daughter and i always pictured myself walking down the aisle with him me and my stepdad arm and arm. it kills me. it hurts. i mean, my real dad has been apart of my life. always gave me money for school clothes, picked me up every sat or sunday to go roller skating, swimming, breakfast, shooting pool, horseback riding, etc. do i still put my real dad in there even if he cant come to the wedding at all? would he be hurt? (i know that is a dumb ?). please need some advice/help. this whole wedding planning has been hell. it really has tested our relationship for sure. we will make it through.

steeler74386

Married: 04/25/2009

Posted On: Mar 27, 2009 at 9:00 AM | Vendors are allowed | Add to My Watchlist | Flag As Inappropriate

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Labor Day 2010 Bride

Married: 09/04/2010

Posted On: Mar 27, 2009 at 11:47 AM \| Flag As Inappropriate
Steeler definitely put your real father in the program you could put some special wording acknowledging that he couldn't be here for health problems but is with everyone in spirit. I do think it would hurt him if he wasn't listed.

Lisa G.

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Posted On: Mar 29, 2009 at 3:28 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
I agree. Especially because one of your dads can't be with you at your wedding, be sure to make him part of the day in spirit, at least. Include him in the program and anywhere else you want to. It's a real shame he can't be there, but you know he will be with you in his heart. My grandfather was supposed to officiate at our wedding, but about six weeks before the wedding, he called me up to say he was to ill to travel and couldn't be there. We went down to visit him the week before and he recorded a message for us that we played at the ceremony. It was beautiful and meant a lot to me, and to him. Maybe your dad could do something like that for you. Hang in there. Wedding planning is hard work, but it will be worth it. Be sure to ask for help when you need it. Your friends and family will be honored to help you.

Stephanie S.

Married: 10/25/2008
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Posted On: Mar 29, 2009 at 5:46 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
Yeah I totally agree with Lisa one way we included lost or ill loved ones who couldn't make the trip was with single stem roses at the altar for each and a note of explanation and names in the program it was really nice. Just another idea!

steeler74386

Married: 04/25/2009

Posted On: Mar 31, 2009 at 6:35 AM \| Flag As Inappropriate
thanks guys,prob. will put him in there like for the parents and then for the stepdad put my stepdads name.... now i find out that he MIGHT come to just the ceremony. (he keeps making up hismind!!! he will make it up like ten times before the wedding). BUT he cant walk me down the aisle (which sucks), but atleast have pappy walkin down the aisle with me. and he can just be waiting at the end of the aisle like stand up. i am not getting my hopes up. it would be awesome to have him there, but kinda hurts that wont be able to do father/daughter dance. i really wanted to do butterfly kisses with him. (the one from bob carisle. id do it with my pappy, but already found a song for me and hiim. i think that stealing cinderella from chuck wicks. still hurts though......oh well suck it up steeler.....

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