Wedding, Outside, Afternoon, Stepmother

My stepson is getting married outside in Nov. At Callaway Gardens. The wedding is small, mostly family. I have no part in the ceremony. What to wear? Can I and other guest wear nice pants outfits? My husband will be the best man and they are wearing suits not tuxes. We have been married for 27 years, however the ex-wife can still be a pain. Don`t want to upset the day in anyway. I don`t feel comfortable asking the bride to be because I don`t want her to think I want to be treated special in any way. This is their day. HELP
Posted by Ethel; updated 10/29/02

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When my daughters got married we included their stepmother in the wedding party. It was never discussed prior to the wedding though. But, on the big day, she was given a corsage, ushered in, sat on the parent`s pew, and included in pictures. You should dress however you will feel comfortable if they include you at the last minute. It was not our intention to wait til the last minute, but rather we just assumed she knew she`d be part of it. Maybe they feel the same way. Good Luck!
Posted by Dianne; updated 10/29/02