Groomsmen & Groomswomen: Including Your Fiancé's Daughters in the Wedding

Question
This is my fiancee's 2nd marriage and he has 3 gorgeous daughters that need to be included in the wedding - he has his brother down as his Best Man, but other than that no one.  I have several friends I could ask to be my bridesmaids, but we don't know what to do with his 3 daughters - it is a small wedding that does not need to be entirely traditional - should the girls be bridesmaids?  Or is it appropriate to stand up as "groomswomen" for their father?  Or is it okay for me and his 3 daughters to be in the wedding and just him and his brother?  We are even considering just not having anyone stand up for either bride or groom - what do you recommend?

Answer
Hi Holly:

Sorry for not responding sooner, but it has been an extremely hectic week filled with client appointments and industry events.

Depending on how old they are, you could have two be your attendants and one be your fiance's if you really want the sides to be even.  If you really want your friends to be your attendants then there is absolutely nothing wrong with all three of his daughters standing up for their dad.  If you decide to do this, I would have the girls wear a dress that is either the same color as your attendants but a different style, or wear the same style but in a complementary color or even match the tuxes.

I hope this helps.  Should you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me again.

Happy Planning,
Wendy Wuitschick, CWP