SPINOFF - did your FH get your dad's permission to propose?

My FH did not. We actually both talked about it years before and I was really on the fence. Part of me thought that's nice, another part thought it was silly because we lived together and asking wouldn't impact the outcome. Either way my dad is lighthearted and just joked and was very happy for us.

My FH didn't, I told him not too my dad is moody most of the time and a hard man to please and while my parents have been married 40 years I'm anything but daddy's little girl and didn't feel it would be right also i wanted it to be a surprise to everyone in the family.

FH did ask my dad. I know he would have done it regardless, but since we have a family owned jewelry store, there was no way he was getting a ring without my father being in on it! From what I've been told it went like this: FH called my dad and asked him to go to dinner. My dad immediately knew why, so decided to mess with him since he knew FH was already nervous. "Okay, I'll let the rest of the family know and we will meet you there!" "Uh... I was hoping it would just be the two of us" LOL. They get to the restaurant and the first thing my dad says to him isn't "hi" but "Go get yourself a drink or two and calm down, then let's do this" haha! Wish I could have seen that convo!

@Kiara - my FH didn't ask for the same reason. It's complicated to say the least. I'm actually glad he didn't. First, it's not up to my dad. FH didn't care if he had his blessing or not. And second, when I told my dad, he full. on. froze. For like a full minute. I'd never seen him speechless before. He wasn't like a deer in headlights. He was like a stuffed and mounted deer in headlights. I'm glad I was there for that.

@Sass, we do need to hear more about that. Otherwise, it'll bother me all day.

I overheard FH asking my parents for permission lol so then I sent him photos of the type of ring I wanted lol

My FH talked to my dad about it when we went to visit them last March and then he didn't propose until October. I'm sure my dad was wondering if it was ever going to happen!

Mine asked my dad while working on a project at our house...my dad's response. ...Why the hell.are you asking me. Ask her!

Seriously dad way to ruin the moment.

After he proposed, my FH said that right before he asked my dad, 'Rude' by MAGIC! Came on. (They were at a restaurant). Luckily my dad didn't know the song or pay attention to the lyrics lol.

My FH asked my dad while we were house hunting. I had no clue he was doing it, it was normal for the guys to inspect the outside while my mom and I were already redesigning the kitchen in our heads. My dad was surprised but expected it would happen eventually.

My FH didn't ask because I'm super close with my mom, she's my best friend, and I talk to her on the phone daily. He knew that if he asked my parents they might slip and tell me (a completely real possibility with them). We own a house together so they knew it was coming and wanted it to happen.

The best part was telling them that we were engaged at dinner. I'll never forget the looks on their faces, they were SO excited!

My Dad had not really been speaking to me for the last few years because he disapproved of me moving in with FH before being married so FH did not ask for his blessing or permission. The only person who knew was his Mom because she had given him her ring.

My FH asked my dad while they were working and looking at bows, haha!

I knew he was going to just because of the guy he is and how he was raised, I never had to ask him to ask for my dads blessing.

My FH asked my dad permission! It was very important to my FH to ask my dad and it was also extremely important to my dad that whoever I marry ask his permission first. It's a matter of respect.

Both my parents are now deceased. When FH and I were dating 20 years ago, my mother loved him and my dad didn't have anything bad to say about him. We knew when we got back together that we were getting married. FH admitted he got overwhelmed trying to find the perfect ring to propose with and suggested we go look together. I agreed, and that's when he added he wished my parents were still here so he could "do this the right way".

No, and I think my dad would have been upset if he did.

It's my decision.

@Tionnei entitled much? I really hope you're joking about uninviting your father to your wedding. Maybe he can't afford to contribute? Either way you shouldn't expect him to.

@NewFutureMrs you're FH sounds a lot like mine lol wow that's an interesting reaction from your dad...guess he wasn't expecting that lol

My DH asked both of my parents one night while I was out with my sister. We were living with my parents at the time so he waited until I was out of the house. He showed them the ring and asked them if he could marry me. My mom was apparently speechless and started crying (happiness) and my dad was messing with DH and first said no, then saw the panic on DH's face and smiled and told him of course he can marry me. Only my dad. Lol

Well for FH and I we know we're getting married. We've been planning it for months so it was the day after graduation at my celebration lunch I said we're getting married. My dad was really hurt you could tell because my parents, my family actually is just very traditional. We pretty much have everything all set except no official proposal or rings yet. Both saving money. So when he officially proposes he knows to talk to my dad first.

Mine asked my dad and stepdad