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Rocio
Dedicated September 2017

My cousin wants to propose at my wedding

Rocio, on April 7, 2017 at 2:43 PM

Posted in Etiquette and Advice 128

My cousin who I was very close to in childhood just told me he wants to propose to his girlfriend at my wedding. His plans are to pop out and give her the ring as I hand her the bouquet instead of throwing it to the single ladies at the reception. I love him and her I'm not close with at all. I feel...

My cousin who I was very close to in childhood just told me he wants to propose to his girlfriend at my wedding. His plans are to pop out and give her the ring as I hand her the bouquet instead of throwing it to the single ladies at the reception.

I love him and her I'm not close with at all. I feel like they are going to take away some of my time to shine at my wedding. I know that sounds super selfish but I can't help it.

Am I being selfish? Should I just let him do it and be a little salty about it inside lol? Or should I speak up? If I do say something what should I say to him?

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  • reirei
    Super June 2017
    reirei ·
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    That's a solid NO. I don't understand why people don't think it's rude as hell to even ask!

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  • Jamie
    Super September 2017
    Jamie ·
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    Yeah that's a no for me lol especially if you aren't close to her.

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  • M
    Dedicated July 2017
    Michelle ·
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    Funny story. My FBIL's wife wanted FH to propose that way at their wedding. Fortunately, FH knew that I would much prefer to have it be just the two of us when he proposed (I hate being in the spotlight, especially when I haven't mentally prepared for it). FH told me right after I decided not to go up for the bouquet toss (not my favorite tradition anyway) that that had been the plan. But that situation was totally different, because it was the bride's idea to do it. FH never would have asked for her to do that for him. In this case, I totally agree with PPs that if you don't want it, just say no.

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  • Ghostly Smile
    Devoted December 2017
    Ghostly Smile ·
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    Hell no! If someone wants to butt in on our celebration, they better damn well be paying some of the bills. You want to propose? You better get a $3000 (1/3 my budget) check to me a week in advance.

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  • Vicki
    Master November 2017
    Vicki ·
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    Hard no.

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  • Jay Farrell
    Jay Farrell ·
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    You're not selfish for that....it's nervy of him to even ask.

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  • X
    Just Said Yes December 2017
    xiomara ·
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    No no no...he can do it...a different day. Not your day

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  • CountingDowntoMrs
    VIP October 2017
    CountingDowntoMrs ·
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    Hard no on this! This is your and FH's day! They need their own special day.

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  • brieliz
    VIP January 2017
    brieliz ·
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    I can see why he wants to do it - it is a romantic night, she will have weddings on her mind, they will be surrounded by family and he didn't have to pay a dime to create that atmosphere. Hard no. He can create a memorable, romantic proposal all on his own not piggyback off of your plans.

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  • Future Stogner
    Expert June 2017
    Future Stogner ·
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    I would definitely say no. You spend alot of money and time planning your one special day.

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  • Sallie
    Savvy July 2017
    Sallie ·
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    That's your special day and Call me selfish I would not want someone else stealing my moment

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  • KisstheKochs
    Super September 2017
    KisstheKochs ·
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    You are absolutely NOT being selfish! You get one day and it's all about your and FH! Your cousin can figure out a different day

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  • FinallyMrsFlax
    Super August 2017
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    If one of my guests asked to do this, I would say no.

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  • JuJuBee
    Super May 2017
    JuJuBee ·
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    That's a hard no.. and you shouldn't feel bad because he was ruder than poop to even ask.

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  • Jacky
    Master June 2017
    Jacky ·
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    Ugh, this again? Why is this even a thing?

    ETA: OP, I didn't direct that to you, it just that more and more people seem to want to do this. You are definitely not being selfish. It's not appropriate to propose (especially so publicly) at someone else's wedding.

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  • Laura
    Master July 2017
    Laura ·
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    Helllllll no. It's not selfish of you at all. It's extremely rude for someone to even consider asking a bride to allow this.

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  • Km42118
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    Km42118 ·
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    Big NO! It's your day, not anyone else's. I wouldn't want to be proposed to at someone else's wedding. I'd be super embarrassed

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  • SenoraG
    Super July 2017
    SenoraG ·
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    Giant NO from me!

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  • ToBeMrsWatson
    Super August 2017
    ToBeMrsWatson ·
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    No No NO!!! your wedding iis not the time or the place....

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  • Christa
    Devoted September 2018
    Christa ·
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    Not being selfish at all!! He has so many days to propose not dhring your wedding! She deserves her own day and you do too!

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