I need honest opinions.?

Question

At our wedding my fiance and I are presenting each of our mom's with a single white rose (our Dad's are long out of the picture) I wrote this and it will be read at the beginning of the ceremony. I need honest critques of it. And should I read it, despite the fact that it will make me cry or should I have the pastor read it? (My fiance doesn't want to read it he doesn't like public speaking)

To our moms:
You've taught us so much in our lives. You taught us to walk and when we fell, you tenderly showed us how to stand back up and try again. You taught us to speak but also demonstrated how important it is to sometimes be quiet. You showed us how to learn and when we thought we knew everything, you reminded us that we did not. And one lesson you shared has helped bring us here, to our wedding day. For you are the ones who taught us how to love by loving us. On this special day we offer you a symbol of our gratitude for the years you spent teaching and loving. These roses

represent our childhood which we are leaving in your hands and hearts today to begin our lives as husband and wife. We pray that we can be teachers as wonderful as you for our own children. May God bless you more than you have blessed us.

So, honest critiques...even if you think its cheesy. Should I read it or the pastor?

Answer 1

Like many others mentioned, it is beautiful. I suggest that instead of reading it, that you memorize it to the best of your ability. That way, it comes more from the heart. If you forget a few things it will be okay. Your mothers will definitely appreciate it and cherish the memory of being honored.

It may even be nice if your written version is typed nicely and attached to the rose (maybe as a scroll). There are a few gramatical errors so if you choose this option, have someone work on it with you.

Don't forget to focus more on planning your marriage than on planning your wedding. The wedding is just one day but marriage is for a lifetime! Congratulations and many blessings.

Answer 2

I think is too long and completly out of context.

If you must, then I would start at the part " On this special day..."
because after that is where you actually said what you wanted to say, the rest is stuff that they already know and it will be too long and people might get bored hearing a long speech.

Short is better, simple is best,

have the best man and maid of honor deliver the roses while you speak. Is not like you can leave the altar by doing this! there are more appropiate settings, I agree with the reader that said that at the reception would be a good time honor your mothers, but at the ceremony is just not the moment and nor the place.

Goood luck and congratulations.

Answer 3

You know what I picture when I read it? A well educated girl from some high collage. I say you read it. It will not sound the same or will not go with the pastor reading it at all. Hell you wrote it why not show it off. Good luck and Congratulations.

Answer 4

That is SOOOOOOO beautiful. Definitely read it or have it read and you might even have it printed as a scroll to wrap around the roses/with the roses. That is sooooo wonderful. If you two choose to read it, I would alternate the lines, to that it's definitely from both of you, but the pastor reading would be good too, especially if one or both of you has trouble speaking in public. Good luck.

Answer 5

OMG! That was beautiful....your mothers are blessed. it is NOT cheesy. If the two of you aren't comfortable reading it have the best man or maid of honor read it. Just a thought to keep the words forever have it engraved on a plaque for your mothers with a long stem rose to the side with you wedding date too. But I think it is beautiful. Best wishes!

Answer 6

It's great but I agree with those who say YOU shouldn't b the one to read it. Ask the best man and the Maid of Honor to do it. They can do it together and alternate lines.

If the person who's marrying you does it ... it might be awkward and he may not wish to make it part of the ceremony.

Alternately, you could always do it at the reception and then YOU could read it and have your hubby be the one to present them with the rose and give them a smooch. THAT would be perfect!

good luck

Answer 7

Oh, that was so beautiful!! It brought tears to my eyes. Don't change a thing, not one word. It would be wonderful if you could bring yourself to read it at the ceremony. I know you will cry but you won't be the only one, there won't be a dry eye in the church. Your mothers must be so proud of the two of you! Good luck and I wish you both many happy years together.

Answer 8

Man that is gorgeous. I love it so much. That seriously made me tear up. I handed a white rose to my mom when walking down the aisle and my husband handed one to his mom when he came out but we didn't have anything nearly so beautiful. You are really talented.

And don't listen to blunt. It's beautiful just the way it is. That is what's on your heart to say to your mom. It's your wedding and you can do whatever you please. As long as your fiance is down with it, do it.

And read it yourself. Tears and all. I like the suggestion of having your MOH step in if you get too choked up. I know I can't speak to save my life when I get to crying.

Answer 9

It's very sentimental and I'm sure both mothers will be crying as well as many other guests. If you think you can make it through it, then read it. If not, have the Pastor do it. However, I think it would be more special and meaningful coming from you. :)

Answer 10

I love it! It's beautiful and you should be the one to read it. It will mean so much more to you mother and his. Mught I suggest that you do this after the ceremony though, at the recpetion even. Reading it at the beginning will make you even more emotional and take away from your ceremony.