My fiances parents have been divorced for many years. Neither has remarried. I am afraid it might be awkward for both of them if we announce them together. I would like to announce my parents so does anyone have any suggestions.
There are a few options. You could have them walk out together and announced as 'John Smith, the groom's father, and Mary Smith, the groom's mother.' That shows separation. Or if they don't want to walk out together, have them escorted out by someone else, such as a sibling or another family member. Third option is to ask them if they would mind being announced together as the parents of the groom. Who knows, maybe they will be fine with it.
I feel your pain. I've have divorced parents. One re-married, one not but has been dating the same person for 20 years. My FI parents are both divorced and his mom is remarried (for the third time) and his father is about to marry his third. Plus his ex-step-mother (second wife of his dad) who is still in the picture.
Here's what I am doing. My mom will be escorted by her boyfriend (not sure how i'll introduce him yet.) My dad and step-mom will be introduced together. My FI Mom and Step-dad together and his dad and future new step-mom together. His ex-step-mom will be escorted by her daughter.
Confused yet?? It's given me a lot of stress.
So I would also suggest asking them how they feel.
I agree with Karen. Escorted by works for most situations. I think I'll use that too.
Thanks for all the good ideas ladies.
I really had no ideas about how to handle
this one.
