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Just Said Yes June 2016

Stepmother of the groom

Jillian, on January 12, 2016 at 9:24 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 6

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My fiancé's mom passed away in 2010 and his stepmother is a big part of their family. I don't want to leave her out on anything but he doesn't consider her to be "mom" so I feel silly getting her anything that says "Mother of the groom" especially since he is not too fond of that. Any ideas for gifts or if it's okay to get something that says "Stepmother of the groom"?

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Latest activity by Jessi, on January 12, 2016 at 10:15 AM

Master January 2015
Janeen · on January 12, 2016 at 9:28 AM
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Does it need to have a label on it? Would a heartfelt gift without the label be okay? Honestly I think just being thought of would be good enough, right?
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Kactus Kat · on January 12, 2016 at 9:29 AM
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Does it have to say anything? We're getting our mothers a nice bracelet or necklace but I don't plan on putting "mother of the bride/groom" on it.

eta: Janeen, great idea lol
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Super June 2016
SoonToBeStoddie · on January 12, 2016 at 9:32 AM
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My stepmother has been a part of my life since I was 8, but I still grew up with my mom. My MOH made her a pin that said stepmother of the bride, and she absolutely loved it.
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Janeen · on January 12, 2016 at 9:42 AM
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I totally understand the conflict. My mother was married to my stepfather for 25 years, but I was always hesitant to refer to him as my father. I didn't give him anything "labeled" but during announcements, they were referred to as "parents of the Bride....X and Y". And I took pictures with just him in a few. Apparently, it meant a lot to him and it was a good thing too because he passed way earlier this year.
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Meesh · on January 12, 2016 at 9:53 AM
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There are several things on Etsy if you search for "Stepmother wedding gifts"
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Jessi · on January 12, 2016 at 10:15 AM
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I agree with PPs to just leave titles out of it. If you're wanting to get something personalized, use her name or monogram, not her relationship to your FH.
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