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futureMrsBurton
Beginner June 2018

Honorary mothers

futureMrsBurton, on July 28, 2017 at 1:50 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 7

So I was thinking about honoring several wonderful women in my life in my wedding programs. They stepped up when my bio mom walked out when I was 2. My dad remarried when I was 5 and don't get me wrong my step mom has done her best with being a mom to me and my siblings, but these ladies have been there for me in ways above and beyond what was required. She will be listed as MOB in the programs. But I'd like to also honor the ladies that I consider a "mom" by listing them somewhere. Has anyone ever done this or have any ideas how to do that without taking away from my stepmom?

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Latest activity by Celia Milton, on July 28, 2017 at 4:28 PM
  • Erin Wood
    Master July 2017
    Erin Wood ·
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    I didn't do programs but I did have my Aunt walk down the aisle behind my Mom. I got her a corsage and she gave a speech.

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  • Spaghetti
    VIP November 2018
    Spaghetti ·
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    I am having a Catholic ceremony and will be having some people close to me do special roles such as a reading and bringing down the gifts.

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  • futureMrsBurton
    Beginner June 2018
    futureMrsBurton ·
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    I should also add that these are older ladies that don't really like being in the spotlight as far as giving speeches or having special seats. That's why I'm considering the programs. That way everyone knows they mean alot to me but it doesn't put them in an awkward position

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  • Constance
    VIP October 2017
    Constance ·
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    Get her a corsage, if you're doing them for the other parents.

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  • Leeann
    Super August 2017
    Leeann ·
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    I wouldn't call them "moms" in the program. I'd get them wrist coursages and refer to them by another title, like "Special Ladies" (that sounds terrible, but my creativity is sapped) or mention them in a special thank you note in the programs.

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  • Kelly M.
    Super October 2016
    Kelly M. ·
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    You could say something like "honorary family of the bride," without mentioning their gender, or you could say "a special thank-you to X, Y, and Z for their support over the years."

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  • Celia Milton
    Celia Milton ·
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    No, don't call them moms....

    In the program,

    "We all have people who have chosen us to become their family, and the bride wants to thanks X X X for all their support and inspiration through the years. " And give them a little present privately.

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