I am currently planning my wedding after being engaged for 9 years (put on hold due to a baby and finances).
I am thinking of asking my Mum to give me away as she is the person who has always been there for me. Dad had numerous affairs and eventually left us to marry the lady he is now with.
I don't have a great relationship with him and I'm sure it will make things worse between us. I expect he wouldn't make a speech as he is a very quiet, awkward and shy person. It almost feels disrespectful to my Mum to give him the right to give me away.
They haven't seen or spoken since he left 11 years ago. He married his new wife (she will be the one to kick off if anyone will) and my Mum got married this year. I don't know how to keep them apart if I have him on the top table.
My plan was to seat him with his wife and her kids. I want him there, but maybe not involved with the wedding.
Has anyone else got family issues and a wedding coming up? Advice needed please!
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Piglet28 · 19/09/2012 14:30
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19/09/2012 20:44
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