Need advice about parent introduction at reception

Im sure he would rather go alone than with his ex wife. Thats a tough one but i think it would look bad if your mom didnt walk in with her new hubby. Hope you work it out

Does your dad have a female relative/friend? You can always have your dad escorted in by his sister, aunt, mom, your sister or you cousin, etc. I'm in a similar situation and am considering just introducing the bridal party and not the parents -- not sure how FMIL will feel about that though, haha!

I've only been to one wedding where the parents came in..we just did the bridal party. It may help avoid the awkward situation. If you want parents to be introduced I'd think it would be a bit uncomfortable for your mom and dad to walk in/be introduced together. I don't think it would look odd if your dad came in by himself. How does he feel about it?

We're skipping the parent intros for this very reason. Both my and FH's parents are divorced. Like you, my mom is remarried but my dad isn't. Neither of his parents is remarried but there's no way in hell they would walk in together. It just got too complicated.

If you do have your heart set on it, talk to your parents and see what they have to say about it. I do think your mom would probably prefer to walk in with her husband, and your dad could possibly walk in with a friend or relative if he feels weird walking in alone. But they may surprise you, so see what they think!

Introduce them at their table, and as they're mentioned, they stand and wave.

Unless you're going for something personal and fun, where 2 lines will be said about each person as they're introduced, then have them each come in solo.

Okay, it's not exactly the same thing, but my parents are still legally married and on civil terms...however, they have been apart for 12 years, and my dad lives with his 'girlfriend' who he's had for 7 years. Awkward and weird, I know.

But I'm having my parents walk in together. I'd also do what feels the most comfortable. Has your stepmother been a big part of your life, and you'd like to honor her by introducing her?

If not, I'd see what your parents think. Perhaps they wouldn't mind walking in together for you, it's your day after all!

HTH!

If you have an 'extra' bridesmaid, she can walk in with your dad.