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Just Said Yes August 2019

How to include our daughters in the reception?

Chelsea, on July 25, 2019 at 4:46 PM Posted in Wedding Reception 0 3

My FH and I both have daughters from previous relationships and want our wedding to be focused on the joining of two families instead of two individuals. Instead of having a traditional bridal party, our daughters will walk down the aisle holding hands with us and will stand with us for the ceremony. We are also saying vows to the girls promising to be loving step-parents, having a blended family sand ceremony, and are having them pronounced as sisters after we're pronounced husband and wife. But when it comes to the reception....I am out of ideas. I don't know that I want a family dance with them, I'm envisioning us standing in a strange, swaying circle that will ultimately end up with at least one of the kids arguing and someone stepping all over our dresses and toes. Does anyone have any other ideas to make them feel special during the reception?

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Latest activity by Sinéad, on July 26, 2019 at 7:13 AM
  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
    Caytlyn ·
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    If it's just two daughters, you could each do a dance with the other person's child. If more than two kiddos, that could get difficult. Maybe have them sit at the head table or sweetheart table with you. You could do a slideshow with photos and videos of you guys all together as a family.

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    Just Said Yes August 2019
    Chelsea ·
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    I hadn't thought of a slide show, thank you!

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  • Sinéad
    WeddingWire Administrator January 2025
    Sinéad ·
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    Welcome to the WeddingWire community Chelsea!

    It’s so special that you are including your girls so much in your ceremony!

    A slideshow would be such a gorgeous way of showing how your families have come together.

    Have you and the girls decided on dresses? Will they be wearing matching dresses like bridesmaids?

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