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Savvy July 2021

Our toasts for wedding and rehearsal dinner

Margouettha, on July 19, 2021 at 6:38 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 5

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Our wedding is 5 days away and I am super anxious! I need some advice on how to go about this. My side of the family has contributed so much towards the wedding. But I specifically wanted to acknowledge my mom in a way. I was thinking about thanking everybody family and friends for helping and being a part of the wedding process but then giving a special thank you to my mom. I’m not sure if we should do it at the rehearsal dinner or at the wedding itself. Which do you feel is more appropriate? Also, do you feel like other family members/my in-laws will feel a way for me acknowledging her? Should I be concerned about that?

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Latest activity by Lisa, on July 19, 2021 at 9:02 AM

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Lisa · on July 19, 2021 at 8:39 AM
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I think if the person contributes an event, then they should be thanked at that event or give their own speech at that event. To thank your friends and family and mom, I think that’s more appropriate for the wedding day. You can thank your in-laws for contributing at the event that they contributed to or if they didn’t, thank them for raising your spouse and being supportive etc. at the wedding.
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Margouettha · on July 19, 2021 at 8:40 AM
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Ohhhhh yesss. This makes a lot of sense. But do you feel like I have to name people individually that contributed? That’s a bit much right? I can just thank the family as a whole and give a special thanks to mom???
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Sarah · on July 19, 2021 at 8:47 AM
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I think it’s fine to add a little extra for your mom to show your appreciation, but I wouldn’t ramble on about your mom for 5 minutes and thank everyone else in 30 seconds. That feels like it would be more appropriate as a thank you letter to your mom.
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Margouettha · on July 19, 2021 at 8:48 AM
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Got it.! Thank you so much!
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Lisa · on July 19, 2021 at 9:02 AM
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I agree with Sarah. A little extra won’t hurt. But don’t go on forever about her. That may come off rude or annoying to some. If someone contributed significantly (like your mom) I’d make sure to name drop so to speak. Unless they absolutely don’t want to be mentioned. My mom wants zero recognition for her contribution to the wedding (small monetary contribution).
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