Ceremony Programs and Processional

Re: Ceremony Programs and Processional

• ILoveBeachMusic member

  

  July 2016

  I think she should be seated at the front where your father will sit after he leaves the altar area. Are you having groomsmen seat your guests? If so, just have one of them seat her up front. If not, she can seat herself. I wouldn't list her in the program. If you are introducing parents at the reception (not necessary), she can be introduced with your Dad.

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• MobKaz member

  

  July 2016

  Knottie1440969143 said:

  Hello All,
  I am seeking some advice or tips for listing family in the ceremony program, and whether to include a certain individual in the wedding processional. Here's my family situation:
  My mother is deceased, and my dad will be getting re-married one month after my wedding. My future step-mother and I talk and get along well, however, I have only known her for about two years. What are your recommendations for including her in the processional? Should she walk down the isle alone (since my dad will be with me), or should she just already be seated with her 3 older children? Also, should she be listed on the ceremony program? If so, how? (since she is not yet my step-mother). 
  I am a little perplexed in trying to figure out what the best options are. I do not want her to feel left out, but I am also not sure what the proper etiquette is. Any recommendations, tips, or advice are greatly appreciated.
  Thank you!
  

  In your program, list the parent of the bride and the parents of the groom.
  
  Your dad's SO can walk up the aisle with her children, or be seated by a groomsman.  I agree with @ILoveBeachMusic that dad's SO should be seated where dad will return once he escorts you up the aisle.
  
  Totally optional, but if you want to acknowledge her in some way, you could opt to give her a corsage or other flower, similar to your FMIL. 
  

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• SP29 member

  

  July 2016

  Your future SMIL should be seated with your dad during the ceremony, but she does not have to be part of the processional. She can be seated at the same time as the other guests.
  
  I do not think you have to list her in your program if you are doing "Parents of the Bride/Groom".
  
  If you introduce your dad into the reception, she should be introduced with him, and they enter and sit together (but this is totally unnecessary).
  

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• LtPowers member

  

  July 2016

  I agree that your future stepmother should probably not be part of the procession. But keep in mind that your father should probably escort her to her seat before leaving to prepare to walk you down the aisle.

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• Knottie1440969143 member

  

  July 2016

  Thank you so much to all of you for your suggestions and advice! After reading comments, I think I will just have my dad escort her and her children to their spot while all the other guests are seated, then come back to walk me down the isle. (I agree that she probably should not be a part of the procession). She will be sitting next to my dad, though. I will just list my father's name and my fiance's parents in the program. We were not planning on announcing parents at the reception, only the bridal party. My future step-mother will be given a corsage and a necklace to wear for the day. Thank you so much for your comments and suggestions, I really appreciate the insight!

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