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How do I go about introducing my divorced parents at the reception if one of them doesnt have a date

BlairLinds81BlairLinds81 member
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I have a bit of a dilemma. How do I go about introducing my divorced parents at the reception if one of them doesnt have a date? My father will definitely be bringing his girlfriend of two years to the wedding but it does not look like my mother will be bringing a date. My mom's father has passed on already and she doesnt have any brothers. My brother(her son) is a groomsmen and will be walking in the wedding with one of my bridesmaids. Do I introduce my mother alone or should we just cut out introductions of the parents all together? I have read elsewhere that it isn't necessary to introduce the parents at the reception but every one I have ever been to they have introduced them so I am not sure what to do. Or should I have my brother walk in with her and then have the bridesmaid he walked with at the wedding be introduced with her date? Any help I can get on this would be great!!

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Re: How do I go about introducing my divorced parents at the reception if one of them doesnt have a date

  • BlairLinds81BlairLinds81 member
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    edited September 2010
    Nope. I only have one brother and he is in the wedding and my Mom only has a sister that doesnt have any kids, Every family friend will have a date.This is what makes this so tough.
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  • lyndausvilyndausvi mod
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    edited September 2010
    Is your aunt married?  If so I would ask him (assuming they get along).

    If not I would have your brother escort her in and have the BM that walked with your brother get doubled up with another couple.

    We had an un-even wedding party and just doubled up the girls so some of the guys walked with 2 girls.   The guys felt like studs - lol

    Edit - the only reason I would not have the BM walk in with her date is that might open up a can of worms.  Every other WP who had a non-WP date might ask to be escort that way.






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  • belletopbelletop
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    I like the idea of having your bro escort her and double up the bridesmaid with another BM & GM
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  • alithebridealithebride member
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    you dont introduce them with anyone one else. just mom and dad (they can be introduced separately but alone if you prefer).

     

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  • hlq2011hlq2011
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    edited September 2010
    My father just passed away, and my cousin (age 10) will be escorting my stepmother into the reception.  He's more like a little brother than cousin, and it's a way to include him as well as keeping her from walking in alone.  Although, she did say she was fine walking in alone.

    Have you asked her if she minds walking in alone?  Maybe she doesn't care?
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