How Do You Include Stepchildren In A Wedding?
• Pre-ceremony Ideas — Photos: Include kids in the pre-wedding photo shoot. YES, you can still do your “engagement photos” but if you include the step-children, you’re sending the message that you’re going to be a family. • It is a great way to do 2 things – 1) send an important message of inclusion and reassurance that they are a part of the new family and 2) create a family portrait at such an important time of your lives. • Wedding Themes or Colors – involve them in helping to make a decision about these items. • Wedding favors – involve them in creating the favors that guest will take with them. If they’re creative this is a way to really include them and offer reassurance that they have a part in this special event. • Ceremony—-If there is an older child (ren) that could take pictures, they could take a picture of the guests as they arrive and direct them to sign the “signature mat” that surrounds a picture of the 1) engagement photo or 2) a group family portrait that shows th
