Bridal Party Entrance

clynnc2511

Like most weddings, we are planning to have the bridal party introduced at the beginning of the reception; along with our parents and grandparents. The problem is that my parents are divorced and I'm not sure how to introduce them and who should escort them.

My brother is going to be the sixth groomsman (I'm only having 5 bridesmaids) so I wanted to have him escort my mom into the room. But I dont know who should walk with my Dad or if he should walk in alone. Help please!

trix1223

Alot depends on your parents' relationship and whether either or both is remarried.

I fhey can be cordial for a brief time, then I'd just introduce them together:
Father of the bride:  Mr. Jack Black and mother of the Bride:  Ms. Jennifer Black

If mom has a different last name now:
Father of the bride: Mr. Jack Black and mother of the Bride:  Ms. Jennifer Aniston

If they are remarried:
Father and stepmother of the bride:  Jack and Helen Black
Mother and stepfather of the bride:  Jennifer and George Harris

If they haven't remarried, and have no significant other that you want to include:
then:
Father of the bride, escorted by the bride's cousin:  Mr. Jack Black and Miss Courtney Pizazz
Mother of the bride, escorted by the bride's brother:  Ms. Jennifer Aniston and Mr. Hugo Black

awick14

well said trix i like those ideas they are all very well put.

hanson2B

Maybe you could introduce your parents and grandparents together as groups.  Your brother could escort your mom, but have the DJ announce your brother, mom, and mother's parents all at once, and they walk out together (maybe with your grandparents just a few steps behind your mom).  Then have your dad and his parents announced together, and they can all walk out in sort of a group, with your dad just a couple steps ahead of your grandparents -- that way, he won't look so "alone," and you'll be keeping the family connection as guests can see how they led to him, and he led to you, and now you are creating a family of your own...