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Alternatives to a Wedding Kiss?

Caitie, on December 27, 2014 at 10:07 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 10

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Everyone always gives my fiancee and I crap about how they HATE seeing us kiss. My side of the family is very prude and conservative and his side of the family doesn't kiss at all during their marriage ceremonies due to religious reasons. I feel uncomfortable kissing him in front of 400 people who are all grossed out by watching us kiss. Are there any alternatives out there to kissing to seal the deal? Or a way to NOT kiss at all and not make it obvious that a part that missing from the ceremony? I know about Jessa Duggar having her parents kiss in she and her husband's stead and that is one thought for sure. Any other ideas?

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Latest activity by 2d Bride, on December 28, 2014 at 3:59 AM

Super September 2014
Kimberly · on December 27, 2014 at 10:09 PM
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The royals don't kiss in the church for religious reasons either. You can check out Prince William's ceremony or his mothers perhaps for ideas.
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Laura · on December 27, 2014 at 10:10 PM
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Maybe just a hug? Not sure, this is a unique situation...
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KarenM · on December 27, 2014 at 10:11 PM
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Public displays of affection, in general, and kissing on your wedding day are two VERY different things. I have a hard time holding hands with DH when we're with family, lest I make them feel uncomfortable. However, at your wedding, it is not only acceptable, but expected. For some reason it's different.
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FutureMrsMerritt · on December 27, 2014 at 10:11 PM
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Maybe a kiss on the cheek or the hand?
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Angel_D · on December 27, 2014 at 10:21 PM
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Kiss on the forehead and a hug?? what did the royals do??
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Nikki · on December 27, 2014 at 10:28 PM
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The question is how do you want to do it?? Do you want to kiss because that is sentimental after you say I do. Who gives a crap what they think. It is your special day. Now if you are wanting to honor their wishes I would just do a big hug but I don't see that as any different from giving a peck. Still PDA
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Rachel DellaPorte · on December 27, 2014 at 10:47 PM
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There's a kiss, and then there's making out. I'm not big on PDAs, but there is absolutely noting wrong or unsightly about a newly married couple exchanging a kiss on the lips. I can't believe anyone is even talking about this. It's a wedding -- what are they expecting - a polite handshake to seal your vows? How dare they...
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R · on December 27, 2014 at 10:59 PM
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It's your first kiss as a married couple! Like the others said do what you want to do! I can't imagine a wedding without a kiss, but if you really don't want to then whatever.
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Devoted January 2015
Nikki · on December 27, 2014 at 10:59 PM
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Lol @ the polite hand shake!! That is so true
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2d Bride · on December 28, 2014 at 3:59 AM
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If both sets of relatives left out the wedding kiss, maybe ask them what they did? If everyone is used to a wedding ceremony without it, yours won't look odd to them.
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