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Stepfather's Role
Is the groom's stepfather part of the wedding party? I am the groom - my father is still alive and both he and the bride's father are wearing hired morning dress, along with my two half brothers (sons of my Dad) and the bride's brother, who are all ushers. Should my stepfather expect to have morning dress hired for him as well? I am not very close to him but what does protocol state on this?



Siobhan
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Lucky girl having two loving Dads and I agree with you Sue that your husband should have a role to play.This is not a difficult problem to sort out really - why not have both involved in giving their daughter away? One to walk her down the aisle and the other waiting at the front ready to give her hand in marriage. That way both dads feel involved and have played an integral part in giving her away. Alternatively, one to walk her down the aisle and one to walk her back up would help to make both feel included. Or a few words at the reception would be entirely appropriate from both Dads, especially in a less formal setting and I'm sure would be appreciated by her. I'm sure the day will be as you hope it to be and enjoy every minute.Kindest wishes to you all



Emma-Jane
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As he will be in the close fmaily photographs, I would advise that he was part of the Grooms men and should therefore have morning suit.



Allison
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I think it would be great if all the gents in your wedding party were in morning suits. I understand you don't feel very close to him and are unsure of what you should do but this would be a lovely gesture, it will make him feel good and that he is part of your special day. And you can be proud of yourself for offering this to him and taking the time to consider this - good on you! It will also look fab in the group photographs.



Suzie
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You do not need to hire morning dress for your step father. Both the fathers and the ushers are wearing it and they are the main wedding party. If you particulary wanted him to wear morning dress, then there is nothing to state that he can not, but you are certainly not expected to automatically include him in this.

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