Weddings are full of all sorts of family members. Some you feel you just have to include because they’re family while others you couldn’t imagine without them. Often a stepmother falls in one of these categories. Stepmothers don’t always get the best treatment at weddings as they’re pushed to the side to honor the father and mother. It truly depends on your relationship with her.
Personally, my stepmother was in my life ten years before I became a bride as she married my dad a few years after my mom passed away. Everyone has a different story, but we have some great ways to include your stepmother whether she’s your favorite person or worse enemy. Hey, she’s family, so stuffing her in the back of photos probably won’t be enough on your wedding day. Mom Vs. Stepmom
It’s often a difficult tightrope to walk if both your mom and your stepmom are included in your wedding plans. You don’t want to take the spotlight off your mom, but your stepmom doesn’t need to be hidden in the basement either. There are ways to make both of them feel special. Be upfront about your intentions. Tell both women you want to include them in the wedding and they will both be honored in different ways. You don’t want to surprise your mother by saying nice words or giving your stepmother a few bridal mom duties. It’s easy to accidentally gravitate towards your biological mom in all of the planning, but this could leave feelings hur...