i have two beautiful 'former' stepdaughters, with whom i have a great relationship. they have both expressed that they would like to be a part of the bridal party...and though i did not give birth to these children, i spent many years helping to raise them. i am on very good terms with their mother. Though these children are a 'product' of a completely different union, they still tell everyone i am their 'other mother'. i would love to have these girls in my wedding. My fiance is supportive of the relationship with the girls and is open to the idea of them being in/at the wedding. from the outside looking in, it may seem outrageous, but i still see the girls on a regular basis through their mother, and since i spent the better part of 8 years raising them from very young ages, it seems only natural to have them beside me. my fiance has a son and daughter, who i get along with very well also. if 'my' girls are on my side of the wedding party, should his daughter be on my side, or his?
my only other thought is to have all the children as honorary attnedants. please help.