I'm hoping for advice/impressions on the wording of my programs.
Context: FH and I are both 36 and both getting married for the first time
My parents divorced when I was 9; dad has been remarried for over 25 years (step-mom had a big part in raising me), mom remarried around 5 years ago (I refer to her husband as "my mom's husband;" no animosity there but that's how the relationship feels to me and he had no part in raising me)
FH's parents divorced when he was a young adult; neither is remarried but his mom has been with her boyfriend for over 10 years; his dad has been with his girlfriend for a little over a year but they did take a "break" for a while (I do think they're pretty serious/might get married but it's hard to say).
Based on my research, I think the simplest and technically correct wording would look like:
Parents of the Bride:
Mom and Husband
Dad and Step-Mom
Parents of the Groom:
Mom and Partner
Dad and Partner
I don't mind including FH's dad's girlfriend on the program but I don't know if it diminishes some of the other relationships. And feels kinda weird to leave just her out? The wording I'm considering (with names changed) is:
Parents of the Bride:
Cathy Bates and her husband Jason Bateman
Doug and Shelly Lewis
Parents of the Groom:
Patty Mayonnaise and her partner Matthew Gold
Steven Loomis accompanied by Michelle Williams
I'm curious what folks think of these different options. I know programs are not required, but we have a pretty nontraditional order of events for the ceremony/reception, so I 100% want to have a printed timeline for people and it seems to make sense to list the family and wedding party along with that. Definitely open to creative options if people have other suggestions.
Thanks in advance for reading and responding!
