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You are his only mother and always will be. However, the family dynamic has changed and widened to include a step-mother. If only out of respect for his father, your son is right to invite the new wife. She is part of the family now. I'm sure no matter what happens, it will be a wonderful wedding and a memorable experience.
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There is no easy answer but swallow your pride and let your son and his bride have their day. Is the "other woman" his mother, no. But is is something you want do that could cuase a huge family fight on what is suppose to be a magical day for the two young people.
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Of course its normal to feel hurt but remember this is about him, his relationship with her doesnt lessen his relationship with you. This day is suppose to be all about him so show him what kind of mom you are and support whatever he wants to do, because included or not there will never be any doubts about who you are.
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The parents announce the engagement of their son, I have to agree....the step mother does not belong in the announcement. She is his Dads wife, not your sons parent...this is a special time for you and if you feel so strongly then No leave her out
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It's THEIR wedding. It all comes down to what your son and his fiance choose. Her parents shouldn't really have the last say on things.
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I have been divorced forever it seems, and when my son got married, they named his dad and his wife in the announcement. I accepted it, but I was much more included in the ceremony. Everyone knew he is my son, my biological son, and I raised him. But that was HIS day not mine, so I had a wonderful time. When it came to the groom to dance with his Mother, it was me he danced with. It all works out in the end.
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I agree with u. She shouldnt be mentioned because she isnt his mom.
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My question is regarding the newspaper announcement of their engagement.....the parents of the bride will be mentioned and the parents of the groom will be mentioned...I don't want to share my role as mother with the woman that broke up my marriage in the first place ....... Is that wrong of me....she will be at the wedding and I will be cordial so as not to ruin their day
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It depends on how involved with his life she has been. YOU may consider yourself his only mother, but does HE? In the end, if it bothers you THAT much, you should either ask your son how he feels and ask him to speak to the mother-of-the-bride himself or call her yourself and discuss it with her. The announcement in the paper typically does include step parents as it is a public announcement, not of who raised whom, but traditionally of parentage. She is his step-parent. It helps those people who actually read the announcements section to identify the subjects of the announcement by who they are connected to.
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You're absolutely correct that the new wife should not be included in the announcement. The announcement is made by the parents only. It sounds like she will attend the ceremony and the reception which is appropriate and more than that shouldn't be expected by the in-laws-to be or the new wife.
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Your son's wedding has nothing to do with your ex's new wife. she is a stranger and definitely not his mother. You are correct to feel this way. I would protest, but will it do any good? It's your son's wedding and not the time for a family squabble over a stranger.
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