Announcing divorced parents

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.

Announcing divorced parents (Long)

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.

Announcing divorced parents

If your parents have significant others, they can be introduced with them. If not they can be introduced with an aunt or uncle,, grandmother etc... I chose not to introduce my parents. My parents are divorced, my husband's father died a few years ago. I found it much easier and happier to just have the bridal party introduced. Everyone knew whose parents were whose, so why bother. What I do suggest you do is to ask them if they would like to be introduced or not. We are talking about their child, so maybe they can put the past behind them. Good luck.

Announcing divorced parents(LONG)

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.

Announcing divorced parents

Fi`s parents are divorced. She remarried, but later divorced him too, and has a boyfriend of 3 years. Pop has a girlfriend of about 10 months. We`re considering 2 options - both using the phrase 'escorted by' instead of 'with' or 'and' Option 1.) Mrs. (Fi`s Mom) escorted by (boyfriend) followed by Mr. (Fi`s Dad) escorting (girlfriend) Option 2.) Mrs. (Fi`s Mom) escorted by her brother, Mr. XXX followed by Mr. (Fi`s Dad) escorting his Mother, Mrs. XXX Option 2 is a way for us to include Granny - there is not really and other good option for anyone to escort her and we`d just not introduce her if we go with option one. Fi`s Mom has gone so far as to say that she`ll even be introduced with her Ex if we want. If you introduce them toghether, you could phrase it: The Grooms Mother, Mrs. XXXX escorted by the Grooms`s Father, Mr. XXXX which kind of implies a separation of sorts - it`s not Mr. & Mrs.

Announcing divorced parents

Hi Colleen, Congrats on your upcoming wedding. I'd ask my parents to see what they are comfortable with...I don't know the particulars of your family (if parents have a civil relationship or if they can't stand the sight of each other). The easiest way would be to introduce them as 'the bride's parents-Jack and Jill'. No need to define separation. Hope this helps!! oxox

Announcing divorced parents

I agree with Karen. Escorted by works for most situations. I think I'll use that too.

Thanks for the advice

Thanks for all the good ideas ladies. I really had no ideas about how to handle this one.