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Multiple father figures... How to honor them all???

Raylynn, on October 13, 2012 at 12:26 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 7

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I have three father figures that are neat and dear to me. I have my biological father who I'm not all that close to but I still love him, he did give me life after all. Then there's my sister's dad who pretty much raised from two years old to 14. And last but definitely not least there is my foster dad who took care of me until 18. My dilemma is I love them all so much and I want to honor them all but I don't think all three of them can walk me down the aisle and it be personal. I don't want my whole reception to be father daughter dances. I don't know what to do to show that they are all very special and important parts of who I am today. All suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

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Ashley · on October 13, 2012 at 1:03 AM
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Maybe you could have them do readings? You could make a toast to them and tell them all that you are so blessed to have 3 father figures, all of them guided you in their own way to who you are today and thank them for being them.
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Ducky · on October 13, 2012 at 1:19 AM
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My BFF had her Step Father(who raised her) and her Biological Father(Who she didn't even meet until she was 15!!) both walk her... I don't know how to do 3... :/
I like Ashley's idea of toasting them individually. I hope you figure something out
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Raylynn · on October 13, 2012 at 1:19 AM
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What are the readings? Sorry I don't know a whole lot about weddings even though I'm trying to plan my own. Thank you for the advice.
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Raylynn · on October 13, 2012 at 1:22 AM
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Thank you Danielle I was thinking about having them walk me down but I couldn't figure out how to do three either.I hope i figure something out that I like.
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Ashley · on October 13, 2012 at 1:47 AM
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Readings are where family or friends can read like either something biblical or a love quote, or just some type of passage from something you really love. At least that's my understanding of them lol.

You could have them each walk you down a part of the aisle to represent parts of your life they raised you and if you have the officiant ask who gives the bride you could have them say "we do". I hope that idea makes sense...
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Tabatha · on October 13, 2012 at 1:49 AM
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My personal opinion is that the person (father) you're closest to now should be who walks you down. What they did long ago is important but who's with you now is even more important.

Then the other 2 can be mentioned or honored in some other way.
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Raylynn · on October 13, 2012 at 2:13 AM
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@ Ashley I love the idea of them walking me down different parts of the aisle to represent different parts of my life. I think I might use it.
@ Tabatha at this point in my life I talk to all three on a pretty regular basis. I am closer proximity wise to one than the other two.
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