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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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  • ReneeEdward
    VIP November 2017
    ReneeEdward ·
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    The Mods need to make this day a WW holiday, holy day, or something. We all agreed, there weren't any disagreements or side eyes. Fuck yeah!

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  • MrsBurkes2020
    Super October 2020
    MrsBurkes2020 ·
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    Nooooooooooo no that's not being selfish & he shouldn't wanna take from your day..

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  • Madelayna
    VIP September 2017
    Madelayna ·
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    No Rocio S I hope you've talked with him and have told him it would not be appropriate. Tell him to take her out to dinner or something and do it another time. That's your day!

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  • MrsLabrec
    VIP October 2017
    MrsLabrec ·
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    No. Not a fan of this at all

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  • Caitlin
    Master July 2017
    Caitlin ·
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    I didn't read any comments but the rule is that you get one day for your wedding, this is your one day so tell him no. He can pick any other day. Also, if he is willing to do it in front of a bunch of people (half whom he knows and are family) then he should do it in front of her own family. Also explain to him that she may feel embarrassed if he does it at a wedding (I know I would)

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  • RZ_ToBe
    Master July 2018
    RZ_ToBe ·
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    I'll be real with you, it's SO awkward to watch as a guest. You're there to celebrate the marriage and then someone pops out and steals the spotlight. Awkward clapping and a few muttered congrats and everyone tries to move on while the poor girl is so excited, but desperately trying not to continue to steal your spotlight.

    As cute as it may sound in your cousin's head, it's a fumble and it makes the newly engaged lady feel awkward as heck. Perhaps at reception your cousin can propose? Or after the wedding? If you're doing favors, he can hide the ring in the favors and give it to her as they're driving home. Just some suggestions! Much luck to him and I hope he understands you telling him no. Smiley smile

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  • Ivy
    Devoted November 2017
    Ivy ·
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    That's his best idea for a proposal?!?! Geez he needs to work more on his creativity

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  • EJ17
    Dedicated May 2017
    EJ17 ·
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    While your cousin's intentions are sweet, in hind sight he would realize this is rude not only to you but to his SO as well. His Future fiance deserves a memory all her own, not on your wedding day. Thank God he checked with you first. Set him straight.

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  • Kelsey
    Dedicated August 2017
    Kelsey ·
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    Absolutely not. You get one day. All of the focus should be on your and your FH

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  • Brenda
    Super September 2017
    Brenda ·
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    No and I would think that it would be super akward for her as well.

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  • Adalyn
    Devoted September 2017
    Adalyn ·
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    My FH proposed to me at his sister's rehearsal BBQ....He asked her prior to us traveling....It was perfect because the whole family was there he even invited my dad as well it was great. And it didn't interfere with her special day....

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  • Tasha
    Devoted September 2018
    Tasha ·
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    I would say no it's your day to shine!

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  • CuteNickname
    Super July 2017
    CuteNickname ·
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    Haven't read all the comments yet, but NOPE. I would tell your cousin that you'd love to help him come up with some creative ways to propose. Point out that he might regret it in the future, since many women would not feel it was special and unique to be proposed to at someone else's wedding.

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  • B
    Expert June 2018
    Bridget ·
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    I would say no too. It's not appropriate for them to do that during your wedding.

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  • FMR2018
    Master October 2018
    FMR2018 ·
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    That's a definite no from me. Inappropriate.

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  • Breana
    Devoted September 2017
    Breana ·
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    Our roommate asked if he could propose to his girlfriend the night of our wedding and I said absolutely not. 1) I'm paying for their meal & booze to celebrate me not for them to steal my thunder. 2) It wouldn't be appropriate because it is my & FH family in attendance and they don't need to see that and 3) I'm selfish and want one day to celebrate the love me & my FH have for each other.

    So all in all I say you put your foot down and don't budge! Your wedding, your day!

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  • NewlyMrsLachney
    Master September 2017
    NewlyMrsLachney ·
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    Fuck. No. This is my worst nightmare and I can't believe some people actually think this is ok. I mean, props to him for actually ASKING first... but why anyone would want to propose in front of a group of (mostly) strangers is beyond me.

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  • H
    Beginner May 2018
    Haven ·
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    Tell him fuck no. It's BS cuz his gf will probably say no and that would suck for your dear cousin.

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  • E
    Dedicated July 2017
    Erin ·
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    Thats fucked

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  • Shannon
    Savvy April 2017
    Shannon ·
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    Aaaabsoltely not. Most likely you've spent 6 months to a year (if not longer) planning this special day for you and FH. It's your day. All yours. You get to be selfish!

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