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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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  • StitchingBride
    Master October 2014
    StitchingBride ·
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    I was asked by someone how I would react of I was proposed to at someone's wedding in a scenario like this. I assumed the whole thing was a big joke, and said that I would say no if anyone did this. I take the angle that his fiance to be would probably appreciate a day all her own to get engaged, rather than sharing it. What makes him so sure she'll even like it ?

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  • N
    Just Said Yes February 2016
    Nouveau ·
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    Personally I feel that it is rude to steal someones special moment. it is your wedding people are there for you are the center of attraction, but if your uncle purposes he will get all the attention.

    And there are lots of things that can go wrong, which can spoil your wedding experience.

    If the bouquet doesn't lands into her hands that will potential be a bummer for your uncle.

    If she rejects the proposal that will also not serve good for the wedding, as everyone will be joyous for the wedding and the sudden proposal but if it fails the joy will be gone for a moment which just kills the festive spirit of the crowed.

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  • K
    Devoted July 2017
    Kellie ·
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    I watched a video on Facebook of this. The bride acted like she was going to throw the bouquet but then turns and hands it to the unsuspecting person. It's cute. But me personally I'd punch somebody in the throat.

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  • SoontobeMrsRivas
    Super December 2016
    SoontobeMrsRivas ·
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    Wtf. . . What is wrong with people......

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  • Jenny92
    VIP May 2017
    Jenny92 ·
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    No way! This is your day, they have 364 other days to choose from!

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  • C.C.
    Super August 2017
    C.C. ·
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    I wouldn't be okay with it, this is your day, not there's!

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  • Jessica
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    Jessica ·
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    Not only no for you but I wouldn't want to be her getting proposed to at someone else's wedding. I would be embarrassed and I would feel it wasn't special and would take away from both your day any my day. He could plan something sweet for the next day and do it then

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  • ashley
    Master November 2015
    ashley ·
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    I would suggest telling him to do it before the wedding, then they have all weekend to celebrate with friends and family but the spotlight is still on you. But I can totally see if you would even want that

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  • Desireecox
    VIP October 2016
    Desireecox ·
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    Why can't he take her outside during the sunset and propose alone and day something cheesy like "I want a beautiful wedding like this for when we get married" personally I would hate all that attention on me and this day is really about you

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  • April
    Dedicated September 2016
    April ·
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    No. It would be upsetting to me! Have him do it after the wedding or before but not during!

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  • MNBride
    Master June 2017
    MNBride ·
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    Personally it wouldn't bother me, I don't particularly care about being the center or attention. But I would have felt uncomfortable if FH purposed in front of a bunch of people. I think it's a probably a terrible idea and you should tell them no.

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  • Jenyl
    Devoted November 2016
    Jenyl ·
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    NOPE! It's your wedding and YOUR DAY!

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  • Jeleebeenz
    VIP September 2015
    Jeleebeenz ·
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    I am in the nope camp also. It is disrespectful of him to horn in on your wedding day, and I am betting his soon to be fiancé would be mortified.

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  • Futurepullen11
    Super October 2016
    Futurepullen11 ·
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    Yeah I would have a problem with that. It's my day and you are taking it away from me uh no.

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  • Ashley589
    Super August 2016
    Ashley589 ·
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    That would be a big fat HECK NO from me.

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  • Melissa847
    Super September 2016
    Melissa847 ·
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    Yeah... I would say no. It's your day.

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  • Noel555
    Devoted December 2015
    Noel555 ·
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    We've all seen videos of this online... the general consensus is "TACKY and RUDE". I'd say No, if for no other reason than I wouldn't want my guests gossiping about how tacky is it all night. So many people will approach you with "Did you plan that? What did you think when that happen?" etc

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  • Courtney
    VIP June 2016
    Courtney ·
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    Nope.

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    Devoted July 2016
    Carrie R. ·
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    Gross.

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  • Kaitlin
    Expert May 2016
    Kaitlin ·
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    Nope, I would definitely not be okay with that... especially when you have only met the uncle once and I'm assuming you've never met the girlfriend. Tell him to do it the next day ... and honestly, would this girl really want to get engaged in front of a whole bunch of people she doesn't know? I know I wouldn't... (also .. i apologize if these points have already been brought up but I didn't read all 8 pages!)

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