family wedding photo display

akbrown19

I thought it would be fun to make a display board of family wedding photos from the past several generations. My grandma is really into family history and has a ton of wedding photos from generations gone by, as does my other grandma. FMIL has a few photos to include as well. I am really excited about this display because it will celebrate our families but I don't know how to arrange it so it's not awkward and people don't get confused.

The awkward/confusing thing is that my parents are divorced (have been for almost 20 years) and I don't know whether or not to include their wedding photo. I saw it for the first time a few weeks ago when my grandma sent it to me. My parents don't really speak to each other unless necessary, but they are completely amicable if in the same room or at events for me or my brother. Both parents are happily remarried and have wedding photos with their second spouses. Any ideas?

junebug19

I am planning on doing the same thing! I have a similar situation, except it is my aunt that is divorced, since she is now engaged I plan on using a pic of she and her FI instead of the formal wedding photo. He husband was awful to her though and no one would want to see him up there anyway.  Your situation is a little trickier though, I could see why you would want their wedding picture up, maybe you could ask your parents what they are most comfortable with, ultimately though its your decision.

volleygurl0306

I love this idea.  We won't be doing one though because FI's family doesn't have a lot of pictures of these things and half my family and I don't speak and won't be there (long story).  I would be excited about this too.  I would ask your parents separately what they are comfortable with and if either of them (or their new spouse who's feelings probably need to be considered) are uncomfortable with this, I'd leave it out and just hang onto it for your personal memories.

BMcLeodTeam

I would speak with your parents and find out what they would prefer, as its them that would be affected most by this.

akbrown19

I don't think either of them really care, as my mom, stepmom and I were all together for dress shopping and going through some of my wedding supplies and came across the photo. We were all laughing and joking around about how ridiculous it looked (80s weddings are hilarious) so there don't seem to be any bad feelings about it. But I am just not sure if the display board will make sense to have all 3 photos of my parents, or to leave my stepparents out when their relatives will be attending the wedding as well... KWIM?

I think I'll probably forego the awkward 80s photo and go with the newer ones, that way my stepparents are included in the family tree.

ekk120

I love this idea! We're doing it too as for your question, I think you should think about wh you're putting the pictures out. Is it to honor your family history/family tree? I might pick the original with both parents, since they are your biological family. But if it is more to celebrate love and marriage, I'd probably go with the step-parents pictures, as you said hey are both very happily remarried. Totally my opinion though! It's a cute idea and I'm sure it will look great no matter what you decide!