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Expert October 2020

Divorced Parents and their So's

Shaina, on February 14, 2020 at 12:06 PM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 7

I previously wrote a post about having my mom also walk me down the aisle with my dad since she pretty much raised me and my dad made phone calls every now and then. I could call him when I wanted and stuff, to arrange a a time to go see him with my sister, etc. I also wanted to split the daddy daughter dance for half the song and then do the other half(different song) with my mother.


My dad has been with his girlfriend for around a year and so now. Probably 1.5 by the time we get married. My mom has been with her boyfriend for 7 years and lives with us. He can be kind of awkward sometimes but has always helped my mom and celebrated our birthdays etc.


My question is should I involve my parents so's and if so how?


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Latest activity by Samantha, on February 14, 2020 at 3:20 PM
  • Rebelle Fleur
    Master July 2021
    Rebelle Fleur ·
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    Maybe just include him in your speech/toast and th ask him for being their for you and being good to your mother.
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  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
    Caytlyn ·
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    Are these people step parents to you, or just your parents significant others? There’s a big difference in how I’d treat those two relationships.
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  • Nakesha
    Dedicated February 2021
    Nakesha ·
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    Short answer: are they important to you, personally? Would your life be drastically altered if they were not there? If not, don't feel obligated to drastically alter your special day around them. You only have to include who you want to. If it doesn't make you happy, don't do it.
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  • S
    Expert October 2020
    Shaina ·
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    I think that's a great Idea. I will ask him if he would like to do a speech. Smiley smile

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    Expert October 2020
    Shaina ·
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    Eh my moms boyfriend I have known since senior year in high school till now. I def consider him more part of the family at this point.

    My dads girlfriend I just met in December.

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  • Cyndy
    Master May 2019
    Cyndy ·
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    If your parents aren’t remarried I would just have them sit with them but not make a big deal out of them. Maybe give them a boutonnière and corsage but not mention them in any way unless they are really special to you
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  • Samantha
    VIP October 2020
    Samantha ·
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    I don’t think you’re obligated to do anything. If you want to, you can include them in the processional, list them in the programs, get them flowers or gifts, thank them personally or publicly, include a special dance, give them a role (like usher), or just ask what they’d like. But it’s completely up to you. As long as they’re invited you’re treating them fairly.
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