5 Ways to Include Your Kids in Wedding Vows
When marrying someone who already has kids, your marriage often means more than the uniting of two souls. It can also move you into a role as a step-parent, or may even involve adopting children as your own. Regardless, it can seem incomplete to have your wedding ceremony involve only the two of you. If you want your own children or the children of your soon-to-be spouse to be involved in your wedding ceremony, here are some ways to include them.
1. Mention New Parenting Responsibilities in the Vows
If your children aren’t present, are very young, or simply prefer not to be in the spotlight, a perfectly lovely way to acknowledge your new relationships is by mentioning your new children in the vows. Most vows include some reference to becoming a family, and when children are already part of this equation, you can personalize your vows to discuss this. If you already have a positive relationship with the children, talking about what you love about them can be a really beautiful way to start your new relationship as a parent to them, whether through adoption or step-parent experiences. 2. Write Vows Between You and Your New Child
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