For your wedding reception, a simple sweetheart table for the newlyweds (and your wedding party, if you choose) means that your divorced parents can sit on I've actually never seen parents of the bride and groom announcedpresumably people figured out who they were by watching them get seated during the processionbefore the ceremony. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. But I also HATE introductions. Alternative Ways to Incorporate Family in Your Wedding Include them in the procession. You dont want to play sides or hear dirty details about their split, so its best to kindlybut firmlyset boundaries. I think it would be awful not to have you introduced and you should not have to sacrifice that because of two adults that act like children. Most Fun Parents Wedding Entrance Ever She might not have planned to do that before her parents were divorced, but if she feels like it's appropriate given the circumstances, she may do whatever she likes. When you're seating them, just use your best judgment. How to Introduce Your Parents and Your In-Laws - Brides We are not planning on announcing anyone. They wont be shocked in the slightest that theyve chosen to be introduced separately. IT DOES NOT HAVE TO BE STATED THAT SHE IS THE STEPMOM! If one says "oh we can just do it together," be sure to check with the other one first before assuming anything. Sign up here to get INSIDER's favorite stories straight to your inbox. Another option is not announcing them by name and just saying they are your parents. 88 years of expert advice and inspiration, for every couple. It wasn't a big deal. It's on them! This option is becoming more and more popular, especially for couples who have dated for a while. The most difficult situation to handle is a recent breakup or divorce - especially if one parent wants to bring their new partner to the wedding and the other isn't seeing anyone. All else will be fine. Does it differ from if they were still together? For remarried parents, theres an easy, tasteful way to introduce each couple. Ive actually never heard of introducing the family at the reception, I dont think Ive even seen the BP introduced in last 10 years or so. But for others, you may need to decide if you're OK with having some drama at the wedding or consider not inviting them at all. It's about you and your partner, and the wedding. WebThe standard format for listing parents on a wedding program is as follows. If he's not, you could just have them introduced as, 'And now, the parents of the bride, Mr. Dad Surname and Ms. FI and I will be introduced at our reception because there's not really a way around that, but our families and wedding party will not be announced. We didn't announce parents at our reception.