in my wedding is it ettiquitte for my father to walk down the aisle with his new wife?
477208
your real mother should be seated first then step mom This is the standard.   you show respect for the birth mother first always.   dad walks you down alone then he sits with his current wife.
508394
Assuming that you were all invited I would think it would a breach of etiquette to do that but honestly I don't see a problem with it.  First of all the couple isn't going to know because there are usually so many people at weddings they wouldn't even know that weren't at the actual ceremony. When the bride comes down the aisle she is going to have her eye on one person.......the groom.  I doubt anybody would even notice if you just showed up at the reception.  Secondly for all they know you could have to work or something and could only make it in time to the reception.  If you really don't want to go to the ceremony I wouldn't blame you for just going to the reception and giving the happy couple your well wishes.
1081605
You are absolutely right. You have been very considerate to your parents, which shows your family culture. There is no hurry for marriage, now. Maintain good relationship with her and rightly no co-habitation till formal marriage. But tell your parents that if they want to see you married you would marry only her and none else. After all they are your parents, they will not like to stand on the way beyond a certain point. All the best.  God's delays are not God's denials. Patience is genius.
956254
I am from Australia\nas this country is multi-cultural; then we do not really have any fixed customs as such.\nhowever -  some things that have usually been done here are:-\n the groom & his attendants are already in place with the celebrant when the bride enters the ceremony venue being escorted by her father. the bridal attendants would precede the bride down the aisle.\nthe couples families & other guests would then often place ""good luck charms"" ( horseshoes;hearts;shoes - made from ribbons/cardboard/crocheted; & attached to a ribbon) over the arm of the bride as she & the groom walked back down the aisle.\nas the emerged from the church - the assembled guest would throw confetti over the couple ( this has been replaced by flower petals/bird seed/bubbles)\nat thestart of the reception - all the guests are assembled at their tables & the couple "announced" as they enter the room\nat the end of the reception the guests would form an arch of linked hands for the couple to walk under & every one hugs/kisses them as they leave\nask how her parents conducted their wedding.\nif you have any "australiana stores in your area you may be able to purchase things that you could use a favours or decorations\nmany brides also use the verse \n"something old; 'something new; something borrowed ; something blue; & a sixpence in your shoe: \nwhen putting their outfits together- all the items are meant for good luck \n the something old can be a grandmothers brooch pinned on or into the dress; \nmail me if I can be of further help
694500
Yikes! No, what you are describing sounds very attention getting. This is the bride's special day, and all of the attention should be directed toward her and the groom. The mothers of both bride and groom should dress with good taste and in a subdued manner.
1046850
You poor thing, I'm sorry about your mother.  As for your dad, you have to forgive him and move on.  Whatever is driving him has little to do with you.  It would be okay for you to ask your cousin for your mothers wedding bands, almost everyone not raised in a cave knows they should go to a daughter, not a niece.  Live well, know you did right by your mother and don't let daddy get to you.  At the end of the day, he has to be him but you get to be you.  Forgive him.
1066032
He is expected to be close to you.  Tho it shouldnt be a contest.\nShe is his mother and should respect you for his wife.  But apparantly, she's not interested in her husbands concern, but rather her own selfishness.  Does she not have a husband?  Is he her only child/son?  \nAt any rate, I'd stay clear of her at all costs.  He's welcome to visit her.  But I dont see any reason for you to visit her.......OR she to visit your home.  I would discuss this with your mate, and than make it perfectly clear to her....UNLESS she is able to treat you with respect, she's no longer welcome in your home, and you have no desire whatsoever to go to her home....End of discussion.  Might as well resolve it now. It will only get worse once you begin to have children.....
697370
I doubt very much that your daughter would agree to any form of family counselling to help resolve things, but this is one thing that may help.  By having a non-partial mediator discuss things in an open and mature manner would allow everyone involved to speak their mind and help sort things out perhaps.  Perhaps you could try and inform your daughter that this would be the greatest gift that she ever gave you for Christmas by agreeing to attend such sessions.  I'm certain also that you would like to be escorted to your daughter's wedding by her father and with all these unresolved issues I'm willing to bet that you'll be going stag.  Inform your little girl that although her dad did make a mistake that you have forgiven him and that everyone should be given a second chance if they have so deserved it.  Best of luck to you and your family as a whole.
509483
Tell him how much it would mean for you to have him walk you down the aisle.
381665
I agree with Aria,Respect for the Bride&Groom is paramount.\nIf it's a formal wedding formal dressing is required if not \na formal wedding pantsuit,sundress whatever.
594985
Talk to his mom, and ask her what some of their wedding/reception traditions are.  Combine a few of their traditions with a few of your family's, and come up with a few things with your fiance.  It's nice that you are concerned with including your family members.  So many brides take the attitude that it's "MY" wedding, and I'll do what I want.  Including your future in-laws will go a long way in strengthening your relationship with them.
705601
If you're going to be married, you better learn to compromise now.  In the end, is it really that big of deal?  If it means that much to him to have a ceremony, it would be nice to accommodate him and make him happy.
447081
There is nothing wrong with that. You have every right to feel comfortable with your in-laws. If you feel better with them than you do with your own family, its okay too. You are human and you donot have to feel guilty for prefering your inlaws to your own family. Liking your inlaws may even go along way to strenghtening your own marriage.
631997
As long as she has no genetic connection to you .\nIt is perfectly legal and natural.\nShe is just another woman that just so happens to be your Father`s new wife`s child.\nThat is what I call keeping it in the family.\nGOOD LUCK.
343110
If the wedding is a formal affair, then yes\nboth fathers should wear a tux.\n\nIf you as the groom are not dressed in a tux,\nthen the wedding party should be nicely dressed\nbut a sport coat, matching slacks and dress shoes\nis okay.\n\nMost grooms choose a tux over regular dress clothes\ndue to the fact that they don't have to wash em after\nthe ceremony and the tux place does all the alterations\nfor you as part of the rental fee.
161711
Whatever you feel comfortable with.  I tried to call my inlaws mom/dad, but it didn't fit.  I didn't "feel it".  And I felt odd when my parents and his parents were at the same place and I'm calling my father in-law dad when my father was there.  I just phased it out and now I call them by their first names.  It's the same way with my hubby.  He calls my parents by their first names.  Although,when we give them gifts or cards it's addressed mom/dad from us.
421613
I just got Married on the 21st and some of my friends wore white pant suites...that didn't bother me really.  But when my 2 month married sister-in-law showed up in the same white dress, that she wore to her reception, it infuriated me...I must say be kind to the bride an let her be the only one in white!