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Introduction of divorced parents at beginning of reception

Julie, on March 20, 2017 at 1:00 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 10

Both my FH's parents and my parents are divorced. His parents are both remarried recently. My mother has a long time boyfriend and my father is single. My thought is to have the DJ introduce my parents together and his parents introduced with their spouses. I don't see any better way. Can anyone offer any advice or experience on how introductions of divorced parents are usually done.

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Latest activity by Mrs. Fall Bride, on March 20, 2017 at 1:20 PM
  • Helena Handbasket
    Master February 2016
    Helena Handbasket ·
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    We didn't have our parents introduced. We just introduced bridal party and then us. Parents were already in and at their tables

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    Dedicated October 2017
    Carolyn ·
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    I've never been to a wedding where parents were introduced. Introducing your parents together would definitely be awkward and has the potential to be embarrassing and/ or hurtful to all three of them (your parents and your mom's long term boyfriend). You can avoid that by not introducing parents.

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  • Shows2017
    Super September 2017
    Shows2017 ·
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    Yeah we aren't introducing our parents due similar issues

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  • Teri
    VIP May 2017
    Teri ·
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    Skip the parental introductions.

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  • GymRat
    Master May 2017
    GymRat ·
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    My parents are divorced. My mother is single, but my father has a gf.

    My mother will walk in with my brother, and my father will walk in with my sister (or alone, haven't asked her yet if she wants to do this).

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  • Kia9
    Super August 2017
    Kia9 ·
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    I have never seen parents introduced, just the bridal party and the newlyweds

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  • mrsmack
    VIP April 2017
    mrsmack ·
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    We're not doing parental introductions - my parents are divorced and not civil, FH's parents are divorced but are still very close.

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  • ToBeMrsWatson
    Super August 2017
    ToBeMrsWatson ·
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    Have them introduced seperately .... For example Introducing the Mother of the Bride Ms. ___ being escorted by ______ ..... Then the same for dad....

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  • MrsDrum
    Master June 2017
    MrsDrum ·
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    Why are you having your parents introduced coming into the reception? I've been to 30+ weddings and I've never seen that except when they are introducing themselves to make a speech. I've seen the wedding party introduced sometimes and the bride and groom every time.

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  • BridalGirl24
    Expert October 2017
    BridalGirl24 ·
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    I've never been to a wedding where the parents and grandparents were not introduced.. it's funny how different things are depending on where you live, social circle etc

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