Blended Family Weddings Advice For Couples

For those of you that have been married before or have children from a previous relationship, planning a blended family wedding can be stressful. It’s important to keep calm and collected, especially if you’re certain that your significant other is going to be your life partner. If you and your fiance have children, include them in your wedding planning. If the children are young, include them in your wedding party. They’ll feel honoured and happy to be involved in the wedding. It’s a symbolic way of saying ‘everyone is starting new together.’ Regardless of how big or small your wedding is, blended family weddings are joyous occasions. Check your mental and emotional baggage at the door. This is a new start. This is the beginning of your new life.

Does the bride always have to wear white? No. Traditionally brides were remained chaste until they were married. The color white represents purity. If you’ve been married before or you have children from a past relationship, try wearing off-white, eggshell, or any color of your choice. White may be considered inappropriate by older guests who still believe in traditional wedding customs. Ultimately, the choice is yours, of course. We’re just trying to assist you with your wedding plans.

If you do not know your fiance’s children, it’s important to make an effort to get to know them prior to the wedding. Even if that means going out for dinner, asking their opinion on different wedding planning aspects, or just watching a movie to bond. Blended family weddings can become very confusing to children who do not have a close bond with the new family member. Soon-to-be stepmother’s and stepfather’s should have a good rapport with all of the new family members, including children, in-laws, and siblings. Stepchildren may feel overwhelmed with your wedding. Provide an ear for their concerns and assure them that they will not be treated any differently after the marriage.

If you both have children close in age, let them children have time alone together. By playing together, children will slowly form a blond and except one another as a stepbrother or stepsister. Both children should know that they can ask questions about blended families and your wedding. There are many children’s books available to help your child understand what a blended family wedding is. In addition, there are adult self-help books and blended family wedding planners available to help you with all of your wedding questions.