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Parent's Entrance into Reception

Kroedel87 Posted: Sep 15, 2013 09:24 AM+

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Posted: Sep 15, 2013 09:24 AM

Parent's Entrance into Reception

Hey girls,

So my fiancé and I are trying to figure out what to do with FFIL. FH's mother passed away a few years ago, so we wondered what to do about his announcement and entrance into the reception. Should he just go in alone?

He doesn't date, FH has no sisters that he could send FFIL in with, and no close aunts or grandmothers either. And we can't scratch the parents entrance because I know my parents want to do it.

My moms suggestion, which I'm leaning towards, is to have him go in with my parents. My mom could just have one man on each arm, and the MC could announce them as the parents of the bride and groom.

Thoughts??

emmac Posted: Sep 15, 2013 09:32 AM+

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Posted: Sep 15, 2013 09:32 AM

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I'm having FH father, who is also a widow, walk In with ith his other daughter in law. FH brother is in the bridal party but not the brothers wife so I though it was a good way to include her too since I'm close with her.

Mindyepo Posted: Sep 15, 2013 10:03 AM+

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Posted: Sep 15, 2013 10:03 AM

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I like your mom's idea. I think it's a very nice way to introduce them all.

xBudgetBridex Posted: Sep 15, 2013 10:13 AM+

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Posted: Sep 15, 2013 10:13 AM

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if your dad gets along with fh parents I like your mom's idea.

coffeeisgreen Posted: Sep 15, 2013 12:03 PM+

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Posted: Sep 15, 2013 12:03 PM

Re: Parent's Entrance into Reception

Definitely go with your mom's suggestion!

cj21512 Posted: Sep 15, 2013 01:23 PM+

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Posted: Sep 15, 2013 01:23 PM

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I like that idea!

flynn14 Posted: Sep 15, 2013 01:24 PM+

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Posted: Sep 15, 2013 01:24 PM

Parent's Entrance into Reception

I like your moms idea

jenandivan Posted: Sep 15, 2013 01:50 PM+

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Posted: Sep 15, 2013 01:50 PM

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I love your mom's idea. I think that's fabulous!

Lguido Posted: Sep 15, 2013 03:39 PM+

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Posted: Sep 15, 2013 03:39 PM

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I would ask him first what he's more comfortable with. Both ideas sound great!

sgf2 Posted: Sep 15, 2013 06:25 PM+

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Posted: Sep 15, 2013 06:25 PM

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What a wonderful idea your mom had!! I'm sure your FFIL will feel honored that she and your father are willing to share their moment in the spotlight so that he doesn't have to walk in alone!

agatha Posted: Sep 15, 2013 11:24 PM+

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Posted: Sep 15, 2013 11:24 PM

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I really like your mom's idea. Ask your FFIL if that is ok with him.

Angie2014 Posted: Sep 15, 2013 11:52 PM+

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Posted: Sep 15, 2013 11:52 PM

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I love your mom's idea! Definitely talk to FFIL though, and see what option he will be most comfortable with

dawnbon26 Posted: Sep 16, 2013 08:22 AM+

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Posted: Sep 16, 2013 08:22 AM

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my MIL walking in with her 17 (female) & 21 (male) year old grandchildren. they also walked her down the isle. that was also my way of having all the family in the wedding somehow.

Terriechick Posted: Sep 16, 2013 09:00 AM+

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Posted: Sep 16, 2013 09:00 AM

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Your mom has a wonderful idea.. It will look like you guys have really bonded into a real family.. Your mom is awesome!

Pinkisles Posted: Sep 16, 2013 09:50 AM+

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Posted: Sep 16, 2013 09:50 AM

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That's a great idea that your mom had!

My husbands father passed away in 94 so my nephew walked my MIL in.

StephanieXO Posted: Sep 16, 2013 09:58 AM+

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Posted: Sep 16, 2013 09:58 AM

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Love your mom's idea!! So sweet!

Bride2Be78 Posted: Sep 16, 2013 03:19 PM+

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Posted: Sep 16, 2013 03:19 PM

Re: Parent's Entrance into Reception

Posted by Mindyepo

I like your mom's idea. I think it's a very nice way to introduce them all.

This!!

Percz2418 Posted: Sep 17, 2013 01:03 PM+

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Posted: Sep 17, 2013 01:03 PM

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I think your Mom's idea is super sweet and would be great! A female from your FH's side would also work. Just make sure your FFIL is comfortable with the decision. And if you end up choosing someone outside of the wedding party to be included make sure both you and your FH are comfortable with them being involved in that part of the wedding.