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Announcing birthday at reception?

Elizabeth, on July 24, 2019 at 12:10 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 21

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I am planning me and my fiance's wedding for September 5th, 2020. One of our bridesmaids is my close friend whose birthday is September 3rd. Would it be weird to also announce a belated birthday wish when we introduce her? For some context: She actually suggested the wedding date so that she could travel in state over labor day weekend. I thought it would be nice to announce that she also just celebrated her birthday before the wedding. Thoughts?

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Legend June 2019
Melle · on July 24, 2019 at 12:13 AM
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I did that for my moh! Before her speech I did a little thank you to tell everyone I appreciate their presence there and then I segued into her speech by introducing her and saying it's her b-day please sing her happy bday and then it was her speech. But we also had a page of fun facts printed behind our menus and it stated today was her bday.
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Expert September 2019
Elizabeth · on July 24, 2019 at 12:14 AM
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I don't think it would be weird-- you can then sing happy birthday to her!
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Legend November 2019
Caytlyn · on July 24, 2019 at 7:08 AM
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I would find it a little weird. I think it’s a nice thought, but unless her birthday falls on your actual wedding day, I don’t see why it’s necessary to announce that she had a birthday two days prior.
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Kristen · on July 24, 2019 at 8:03 AM
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I agree with this — one of my bridesmaids’ birthday is the day before my wedding and I won’t be calling any attention to it.
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VIP October 2020
Kelly · on July 24, 2019 at 8:05 AM
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It's your wedding do what you want! I think it's cute!
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Sinéad · on July 24, 2019 at 8:21 AM
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Hey Elizabeth!
I think this is a really thoughtful and sweet idea, as long as you know she won’t mind being in the spotlight for a couple of minutes!
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Amelia · on July 24, 2019 at 8:42 AM
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I was the MOH at a wedding on my birthday. The bride and groom had a cake for me at the wedding rehearsal dinner and everyone sang to me there. It was awesome (and totally unexpected). I think the rehearsal dinner would be a great setting to celebrate since it's more intimate, I knew everyone there but not a lot of the people at the wedding.
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Crystal · on July 24, 2019 at 8:47 AM
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My nephews birthday is on the wedding day so were singing happy birthday
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Master October 2019
Jolie · on July 24, 2019 at 9:57 AM
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I think it's weird and unnecessary. My anniversary happened to be the rehearsal dinner of my friends wedding. She didn't make a big announcement at the rehearsal dinner about it. She just mentioned something on fb for us.
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Ana · on July 24, 2019 at 10:06 AM
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We have two birthdays on our wedding date we will be announcing them and giving them a cup cake each of their favorite kind. One is my aunt and the other is FH brother. We asked their permission before picking our wedding date.
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Allie · on July 24, 2019 at 10:11 AM
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Agree. I don't think it's necessary.
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Katie · on July 24, 2019 at 10:16 AM
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My nephew was born a few weeks early so his first birthday will actually be my wedding day but I won't be calling any attention to that. If you wanted you could do something at the rehearsal dinner but your wedding is your big day. I'm being selfish and not sharing the spotlight, it's not like he will remember anyway.
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Gen · on July 24, 2019 at 10:19 AM
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My bridesmaid’s birthday was on our wedding day lol. When we were making our toast thanking our friends and family I added in a “also happy birthday to my great friend...”
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Samantha · on July 24, 2019 at 10:23 AM
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I can’t make it to my parents 30th anniversary vowel renewal in Oct so we’re having the DJ announce a little congrats to them during the reception after speeches before dinner.
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Master September 2019
Sherry · on July 24, 2019 at 10:36 AM
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I think it would be very sweet if you did that and I doubt she would expect it.
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VIP June 2019
MIWM · on July 24, 2019 at 11:32 AM
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That's more up to you. Me personally I would keep the birthday wish seprate from the wedding.
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Tamera · on July 24, 2019 at 12:05 PM
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I think its fine! My cousin got married on my uncle's birthday, and everyone at the reception sang happy birthday to him. It was fun and special.
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Alisha · on July 24, 2019 at 12:23 PM
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I am planning on doing that for my grandfather whose birthday is the same date as my wedding. It is a wonderful suggestion to include someone special to you on your wedding day.
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Master October 2019
Meghan · on July 24, 2019 at 1:11 PM
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As a guest, I would find this odd since it is not her actual birthday.
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Lady · on July 24, 2019 at 1:38 PM
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I think it would be super weird.
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