My Daughter Told Me Not to Attend Her Wedding Because I Would Embarrass Her—But When the Groom Saw Me Holding a Pearl Locket, He Walked Away From the Altar

Now she was choosing to stand beside me in one.

I agreed.

The photographer organized groups beside the church.

Ethan’s parents.

Lauren and Ethan.

Bridesmaids.

Groomsmen.

Relatives.

Then:

“Bride’s mother.”

I stepped forward.

Margaret stood nearby.

Her expression was unreadable.

The photographer asked Lauren to stand between Ethan and me.