Wedding with Divorced Parents

Q: How do we handle arranging our wedding to include our divorced parents?

A: If either yourself or your fiancee have divorced parents, you may need to make some special arrangements to avoid unwanted scenes or hurtful circumstances. Begin by speaking openly and honestly with both parents, requesting their co-operation and best behavior. To be safe, avoid scheduling events which would force the divorced parents to interact. It may be necessary to ensure that the divorced parents are seated at tables which are distant from one another.

Be sensitive: ensure that the divorced parents are seated with friends or family.

Be careful: don't seat one parent near a bathroom while the other is near the head-table.

Finally, be sure that all vendors are made aware of this situation.(For example, you won't want your photographer to force divorced parents to pose together for a photo if this will cause problems)