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Tori
Just Said Yes December 2021

Birth mom & adoptive mom issue at upcoming wedding

Tori, on February 26, 2021 at 2:03 PM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 7

Hello!

I am writing for some advice about this sticky situation. Last year, I met my birth mom and her kids and over the past year, we have become really close. Now, we have more of a sisterly bond and her kids see me as a big sister. At first, my adoptive mom was very supportive but she is having some extreme jealousy issues. I invited my birth mom, her husband as well as her kids to the wedding and made her kids a flower girl and a ring bearer(my adopted mom had an issue with this and threw a tantrum when I told her I was putting her kids in the bridal party.) I want to honor my birth mom in some way but how do I do this without upsetting my adoptive mom. I have tried consoling my adoptive mom by reassuring her that she is my real mom and that I love her many times but it doesn't seem to work. Any help/feedback would be nice!

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Latest activity by Rebecca, on February 27, 2021 at 3:40 AM
  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
    Caytlyn ·
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    Maybe just give her a corsage? I’m not sure what exactly you would spotlight otherwise since she didn’t have anything to do with your upbringing.
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  • Mrs. Spring
    Master April 2021
    Mrs. Spring ·
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    I don't think you should focus to much on honoring your birth mom. It's your adoptive mom who raised you. Different situation but my cousin had her grandfather walk her down the aisle while her father (my uncle) was simply a guest. Her father didn't raise her at all. Her grandfathet did all the financial, physical and emotional rearing.
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  • Michelle
    Master April 2021
    Michelle ·
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    I would just give her a corsage. I feel anything else would take away from your adoptive mother as she is the one who raised you.
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  • Ava
    VIP May 2022
    Ava ·
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    I agree giving her a mothers corsage is probably the best way to honor her at your wedding. As far as your adoptive mother goes, maybe word it as you want to honor your birth mother as a thank you because she gave you the greatest gift in the world- a wonderful life with your adoptive parents. And without her sacrifice, you would have never had the honor of being your adoptive mom’s daughter.
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  • Tori
    Just Said Yes December 2021
    Tori ·
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    Thanks for the response. I thought about doing it the corsage (because it is simple) but my adoptive mom didn't want me to do that.

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  • W
    VIP September 2020
    Willow ·
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    A corsage for your birth mom is appropriate. If step parents who joined your family after you were grown automatically get corsages, why wouldn't your birth mother? Your adoptive mother is being petty.
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  • Rebecca
    Master August 2019
    Rebecca ·
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    Yes, but it is your wedding.

    If she's really that jealous, she should maybe see a counselor. It's not your job to make her feel better.

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