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Abbi
Super March 2018

What to call Dads gf

Abbi, on September 5, 2016 at 7:31 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 16

So my dad has a girlfriend (we are close) however because my dad n her arnt married I can't announce them as parents of the bride. I don't just want to say my dad's name father of the bride escorted by her name. She has done more for this wedding and deserves more then a escorted by... I don't want to take away from my mom either by saying parents of the bride. (My mom has hatred towards her) what title do I give my dad's girlfriend?

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Latest activity by Nancy Taussig, on September 6, 2016 at 12:45 PM
  • S&P
    Master January 2017
    S&P ·
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    What about "escorted by his partner [her name]"? I don't really know what other title you could give her

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  • Abbi
    Super March 2018
    Abbi ·
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    I agree I'm having such a hard time with it. I even asked her what title she wanted her response was whatever you want to call me honey. She's just been phenomenal through everything so far and I want her to feel special. I even asked my dad as a joke if the could get married before FH and I so I can say parents of the bride lol

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  • MizzzCara
    Master June 2017
    MizzzCara ·
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    Well you do have awhile before your wedding. Maybe they will get married!

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  • Abbi
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    Abbi ·
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    The other objective I'm having is gifts we got mother of the bride n groom stuff n hers all just say her name. I gave cups at our engagement party and I felt so bad hers didn't have a title. My dad and her already said no they don't want to be re married Smiley sad

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  • MizzzCara
    Master June 2017
    MizzzCara ·
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    Well I'm not sure how long she has been involved in your life or your dads life but if it is pretty likely she is staying and you love her, then just say she's a parent. I know people who have been together for decades but chose to never officially marry. Who cares if legally the state says they aren't married?

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  • Stephanie
    Devoted October 2016
    Stephanie ·
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    Have they been together a while? I'm calling my mom's boyfriend my step-dad, they aren't married but they've been together a while

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  • Abbi
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    Abbi ·
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    Like 2 years

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  • NowASeptMrs
    Master September 2015
    NowASeptMrs ·
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    I know you didn't ask this but I think the best thing you could do would write her a long letter a long with a gift explaining what she means to you and how you appreciate what she's done. I guarantee your words will mean more than an item every will

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  • Abbi
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    Abbi ·
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    Omg yes that would be beautiful thank u I think she would love that great advice.

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  • MrsSki
    Master April 2017
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    For reception introductions, just Father of the Bride Mr. Abbi G's Dad and Ms. Dad's Girlfriend. If you're listing names in the ceremony program (and Dad's ok with it), I would list her name next to his.

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  • Private_User804
    Master November 2016
    Private_User804 ·
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    If you've already asked, then you've shown her you're sensitive to the issue and her wishes. If they choose not to formalize their relationship and she doesn't care about titles, then don't waste a lot of time and energy getting all twisted up about it.

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  • MrsA
    Master October 2015
    MrsA ·
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    Well.....another option is just not do announcements at all.

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  • prisandbigfootsbuddy
    Super March 2017
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    Do you have to say "escorted"? Maybe you can say father of the bride John Smith accompanied by Jane so and so".

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  • OfficiallyMrsG
    Super September 2016
    OfficiallyMrsG ·
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    My husband's mother had been living with her guy for 5 years. Technically they are engaged but I don't see them making any attempts to marry. Still I refer to him as the stepfather.

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  • annakay511
    Master July 2015
    annakay511 ·
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    She's not going to be upset by a lack of title because she doesn't HAVE a title, other than partner/SO/girlfriend

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  • Nancy Taussig
    Nancy Taussig ·
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    FOB and guest

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