Need ideas on how to include my former babysitter in my wedding

Have you talked to your former babysitter about any of this and how she feels about being involved? Also, based on your other posts I'm assuming you're the groom, so I think it would be somewhat weird to have your babysitter in your fiancée's bridal party given that your bride may not want your babysitter included in things like a bachelorette or getting ready etc. I don't know what their relationship is like, maybe they're also close and it won't matter but it definitely needs to be your fiancées decision unless you add her to your party.

For the processional, you could have her walk you down the aisle then have your parents walk together after along with the mother of the bride if applicable.

You don't necessarily have to have her announced during the reception besides for the dance. She can be seated in the reception when the parties are introduced then join in for the dance after.

I haven't talked to my babysitter about it but I know she would love to play any part in my wedding cause she sees me as the son she never had and I was involved in her second wedding as well. But yeah I wouldn't put my babysitter in my bride's party at all. She would be for my side. For the processional, I think my parents would want to walk me down the aisle so not sure that idea would work. My original plan was just to surprise to call her up for the Mother-Son dance after I dance with my mom.

That's such a sweet idea! For the aisle walk, maybe she could walk in just before the ceremony starts, so it's a special moment but not the traditional walk down the aisle? And for the bridal party introductions, you could introduce her as a special guest who's been like family? It's great that your mom is supportive!

A beautiful corsage will also convey she is special to you. I would ask her and the moms if they prefer this pinned to the chest or on their wrist.

I like the idea of the corsage and just let things ride out until the dance announcement. It will make it more special when you ask her to join you on the dance floor for a dance after you have danced with your mother. I bet there won't be a dry eye at the reception. So I would just keep it a secret and get her a corsage to make her feel special.

Yeah this sounds like the move. Would you give her the corsage beforehand or during the surprise ?

I would probably do the before but thinking about it, I like the during the surprise. Good luck on which ever you decide. When is the wedding ?

June 24

I suggest a corsage in the beginning so she can wear this proudly during the ceremony. She should have a good seat in the front, too, if you will not have her in a processional. If you have a surprise dance for her, that would be very sweet.

Thank you all for your lovely suggestions. you've been a great help