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
2006-07-11 09:51:21 · 19 answers · asked by skrablesgirl 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
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?
2006-07-11 09:51:33 · update #1
It would be more special if you read it. I think both Moms
would be touched that you recognize their love & sacrifices for you. After the walk down the aisle, I do not think any extra attention would be a problem. Try practicing it away from them & maybe you can curtail the tears. If not have pastor keep tissues close by. If you absolutely can not read it, have family member or friend who loves your Moms read it from you. You keep extra makeup for before the reception. Good luck - you sound like a sweetheart.
2006-07-11 10:19:25 · answer #1 · answered by Wolfpacker 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is beautiful! It's wonderful you both have such great relationships with your mothers. It might be best if the pastor reads it because then you could each present the roses to your individual mothers and then return back to the ceremony without worrying about what to do with the paper and so on. Besides, you will need your voices for the vows! :) Congratulations and best wishes on your marriage-may God Bless your union together.
2006-07-11 16:56:16 · answer #2 · answered by curiositycat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is freaking beautiful!
YOU READ IT.
If you let your pastor read it, you don't mean it. You got this far in life - who do you think guided you there?
CRY YOUR GUTS OUT if truely mean it and show your mother you truely appreciate her on your wedding day! And force your fiance to do it to! A coward he is for not wanting to speak about his mom! How can he let a silly fear overcome his love for his mom!
You are making a vow to your fiance - this is stamped and binding in God's eyes as well as the witnesses. Make it a time of joy!
2006-07-11 17:06:47 · answer #3 · answered by Jerry H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am kind of torn on this, on one hand, i dont think that a wedding is the place to say this, more like mothers day or a moms birthday, because your wedding is supposed to be about you and your husband not your moms. but i do think its very beautiful and if my daughter said it to me it would be very touching and special. if it is something that you would really like to do, then do it. i think it would be more special if you said it rather than the pastor, its way more personal that way. and if you cry, it just shows that you are speaking from your heart, and there is nothing wrong with that.
2006-07-11 17:17:15 · answer #4 · answered by krystal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it would be wonderful that you and your fiance read it together... if you know you will cry and your fiance doesn't like public speaking what about recording the two of you reading different sections of it so that you you can all cry freely and your fiance will not have to actually recite this infront of everyone?
i love the thought and what you ahve written it's very nice!!
Congratulations!!
2006-07-11 16:57:47 · answer #5 · answered by angelcdm228 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, I think this is wonderful. :) I think you should read it. It's something your moms will never forget. If the pastor reads it; it wont sound like its from the heart.
So what if you cry, you will anyway with all of the emotions you will have that wonderful day. :) <3
2006-07-11 16:55:07 · answer #6 · answered by Patti 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is lovely I think you both should read it together but if he doesn't and you don't want to mess up the makup then let the pastor read it. But I think it would come better from you
2006-07-11 16:56:35 · answer #7 · answered by Kendra 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that it is sweet. It is very original. Normally everything is about the bride and the groom and you guys are making a point to show love to who matters to yall the most!!! Thats awesome!!!!
2006-07-11 18:06:06 · answer #8 · answered by Amanda W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its your wedding...its meant to be sappy. If you want to say it fine...you say it, and have your fiance just stand there and hold your hand. Don't worry about crying..its part of getting married. Have your maid of honour ready to step in if you cry too hard, and can't finish
2006-07-11 16:55:49 · answer #9 · answered by mommy_2_liam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is great! I think you or your fiance should read it. It doesn't matter if you cry. Everyone cries at weddings anyway. Have a great wedding!
2006-07-11 16:59:35 · answer #10 · answered by K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋