How to include dad's girlfriend?

dd78

My parents divorced years ago and my father has been dating the same woman for about 12+ years now. We're not extremely close but I would say we get together with them every few months. My dad has contributed to some of the wedding costs and she recently mentioned that she personally would like to give us some money towards it. 
How do I include her in the wedding programs, ceremony, parent reception entrances, etc.   Is she simply included somewhere under "parents of the bride"?  How would you word it?

baystateapple

I would probably just word it Mr. Father of the Bride and Ms. Girlfriend of the Father of the Bride, under "Parents".  I think that's probably the easiest way.

jennylove810

My FMIL has been with a man for years and years, and we love him.  We're giving him a bout for his tuxedo but since we aren't individually listing parents on the invites (and I seriously doubt I'm bothering with programs), he'll just be introduced at the reception as "MIL, escorted by Firstname Lastname"

I'm keeping it simple, and that would probably work for you, too.

kd.joseph

When my FI's daughter was married we had been dating for 5 years. They just worded along with their parents. But I received a corsage, and was escorted down just like everyone else. I was also in the family pictures.

Kristin789

>>How do I include her in the wedding programs, ceremony, parent reception entrances, etc. 

WEDDING PROGRAMS
Special thanks to the Bride's Parents:  Mrs. Bridemom Jones, and Mr. Bridedad Jones and Ms. Girlfriend Smith
and to the Groom's Parents:  Mr. and Mrs. John Doe

CEREMONY
Not sure what you mean here.  Maybe you are including the "Who gives this woman" part in the ceremony?  I haven't heard that included in probably 10 years.  But if that's what you are asking, I'd suggest this:
"Who gives this woman to be married to this man?"
"Her family and I do."  (Instead of "Her mother and I do.")

PARENT ENTRANCE TO RECEPTION
Welcome the Mother of the Bride:  Mrs. Jane Jones, escorted by Mr. Ken Doll
And here's the Father of the Bride:  Mr. John Jones, with Ms. Jenny Smith