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Blended Family Ceremonies with Teens

Princessgia07Princessgia07
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 My son will be 17 and his daughter will be 16 when we get married. Both of the ex's are still living and we dont want to disrespec them but wanted to include our teens in someway more so then just standing up as a GM and BM.  My son will along with my dad walk me down the aisle.  I guess what i am asking is some input for older children.  I have been looking online and here to find different ideas which are all wonderful but I'm not sure that Teens would be too old for some of them. 

Any thoughts or suggestions are welcomed.  Thanks!!!
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Re: Blended Family Ceremonies with Teens

  • itzMSitzMS
    Does your son want to walk you down the aisle?

    Do your son and his daughter want to be a groomsman and bridesmaid?

    The key here is ASKING them what they want to do and to be okay with the fact that they might just want to attend as guests.

    My mom remarried when I was 17. I was happy to be a bridesmaid, but I definitely wouldn't have wanted to do anything else (unity ceremony, family "vows", family medallions, etc)

    Also, I see in your profile that you might be having a Catholic wedding? If so, these types of things aren't allowed anyways. Talk to your priest.

    If all else fails, buy each teen a gift that they'd like (something you'd buy for their birthdays) and include a heartfelt note about how much they mean to you.
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  • misssunshine17misssunshine17
    It's YOUR marriage, not theirs. Let them be in the bridal party but leave it at that. Children shouldn't have a part in the ceremony/vow part.
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  • Jen4948Jen4948
    Just have them in the wedding party and photos.  Even when there are children from prior relationships, weddings are about the bride and groom.  Anything else should be private for those involved.
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