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NicoleAnn
Devoted July 2016

Bestman wants to propose at my wedding

NicoleAnn, on March 3, 2016 at 5:56 PM

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The best man (grooms uncle) who I have only meant once just called my FH to ask him about the wedding and to ask a favor. He is flying his girlfriend up for the weekend to come to our wedding and wants to propose to her at my wedding. His idea is to have me throw my bouquet at her, then he will...

The best man (grooms uncle) who I have only meant once just called my FH to ask him about the wedding and to ask a favor. He is flying his girlfriend up for the weekend to come to our wedding and wants to propose to her at my wedding. His idea is to have me throw my bouquet at her, then he will propose. My FH told him he didnt see an issue with it but he needed to ask me. I personally do have an issue with it. There is no way to guaratee that she is going to be the one to win the bouqet toss and also I feel like its imposing on our special day. What are your thoughts and how would you respond this sitution?

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  • Jay Farrell
    Jay Farrell ·
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    It's inappropriate, you should make no bones abut that.

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  • LoLo.P
    VIP May 2016
    LoLo.P ·
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    If it was a bestie or a couple we were super close with I'd be excited to play a part in that! But you said you've only met him once and I'm guessing the gf never so I'd say no too lol

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  • Kari
    Master October 2016
    Kari ·
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    No!! A millions times no. The uncle may not get it but he is stealing the attention away from you on YOUR DAY. I'm sure he thinks this proposal is all 'romantical and stuff' too. He needs to come up with something special just for him and his gf--not usurp your special day. And I'd bet the gf wouldn't like this idea either, I'm sure she doesn't want to feel embarrassed when she thinks back on her proposal--because if my FH did this at someone's wedding, I'd be MORTIFIED.

    I'd handle it by telling the uncle that you took an opinion poll of future and former brides on wedding website and 95% thought this was a bad proposal idea because no girl wants to steal the thunder out from under another girl's wedding day. Once he learns that A LOT of other brides would not like this or want it, I bet he changes his mind real quick!

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  • Jobelle
    Super August 2016
    Jobelle ·
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    No for that. That's your day, not theirs.

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  • Ms2Mrs
    Super September 2016
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    I would die... that is so disrespectful

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  • EleanorRigby
    VIP May 2016
    EleanorRigby ·
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    No. Not nice. Takes away from your day. Just not nice. I didn't know people actually thought that's a good idea.

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  • Meesh
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    Meesh ·
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    Nope. He wants the beautiful backdrop you paid for surrounded by all of the guests you paid to host? Maybe if he put half on it. Smiley winking

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  • E&M
    Master July 2016
    E&M ·
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    Going off on a tangent here but I seriously read that as "Batman wants to propose..." for a second there lol. Just had to share that. Smiley smile

    I haven't read past the first page of comments but you should definitely tell him that you're not okay with his idea. Maybe you can suggest that his girlfriend would feel uncomfortable if he proposed during someone else's wedding?

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  • Chloe
    Super October 2015
    Chloe ·
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    I also read it as batman for some reason. But no. No. No. I mean what if she says no? What if she hates this idea? Nope.

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  • EleanorRigby
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    EleanorRigby ·
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    I'm sorry FH didn't say no for you, kinda puts you in a bad spot. I'd tel him to tell his BEst Man that it's a bad idea.

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  • M
    Expert September 2016
    MRSFG ·
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    I wouldn't allow it. It's your day and it should be about just the two of you. Politely tell him no.

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  • Ana
    Devoted February 2016
    Ana ·
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    Hmm NO!


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  • Miranda
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    Miranda ·
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    I read this as batman wants to propose at my wedding.

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  • FutureMrsK
    Super December 2017
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    I would not be happy. That's your day!

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  • AshleeC423
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    AshleeC423 ·
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    NO WAY. It would be a cold day in hell. A frigid feezing day. I'd be pissed. My wedding is my day.. spent thousands of dollars and waited my whole life and I would not be okay with it being overshadowed with a proposal. He can do it after they get home for your wedding.

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  • AshleeC423
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    AshleeC423 ·
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    I truly hope he doesn't just do it anyway.. this topic just fires me up so much lol.. There's 364 other days in the year and he has to pick YOUR special day? Nononono.

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  • L
    Master March 2016
    lovin' life ·
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    I read the title, and was thinking, the best man wants to propose to her at her wedding? WTF? Smiley smile

    For me this idea would be a big NO!

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  • KDS
    Super July 2016
    KDS ·
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    I think it's especially rude since you don't know him or his girlfriend at all. If it were a super close friend and you were okay with it, then maybe. But overall, I think it's incredibly inappropriate. Will they also want you to order the champagne toast for them to celebrate?

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  • Sqwiggy
    VIP April 2016
    Sqwiggy ·
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    Nope not his time.

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  • Mrs. S
    Expert May 2016
    Mrs. S ·
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    Yeah, I don't see the problem with it. I'd actually be flattered. Love all around!!!! Like someone else said, I highly doubt YOUR day will become about them. Its sweet, people will saw awww and then back to you and your FH

    If you absolutely don't want it, then say no but you don't have to agree to the whole boquet thing either. What if you agree but ask him to wait until the end

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