Advice On Seating!
I need some "expertice" or advice on where to sit a divorced mother and father in law at the wedding. My future mom in law remarried but, he has passed away but my hubby to be was very close to him. He actually was raised by step dad. His dad has recently came back into the hubby to be`s life and is comming to the wedding. Does he sit right next to future mom in law (she cant stand him) or behind her? What is the proper thing to do??Any advice would be great!
Posted by Michele; updated 12/10/03
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The proper thing to do for divorced parents is:
Mother sits in the first pew
Father sits in the third pew
Although since it sounds like your fiance`s dad wasn`t exactly Father of the Year for most of his life I don`t find it to be unreasonable if you decide to put him farther back in the church.
Honors that parents should receive at a wedding should also be earned. It certainly doesn`t sound like your fiance`s dad has `earned` much at all.
Good luck at your upcoming wedding! Best wishes.
Posted by Meredith; updated 12/10/03
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Thanks Meredith.. Your right. He wasnt around and had been a lousy dad most of his life but I guess its never too late to turn things around huh?! There isnt alot of family left on either side hubby to be or mine no grandparents on either side. I just didnt know the etiquette on where to sit him.
Posted by M; updated 12/10/03