Is it bad etiquette or rude to my dad and the bride to make an announcement during the reception?
2006-08-06 16:09:35 · 20 answers · asked by weddingbellz 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
That would be very rude. It's you father's day . . . let him enjoy it and save your news for a later date.
Congratulations and good luck!
2006-08-06 16:32:21 · answer #1 · answered by Angie P. 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think that it would be best to announce it at another time. This is your dad's big day and he and his bride should have all the attention. If you have just gotten engaged, it would be more appropriate to announce it at an engagement party or a formal printed announcement would be just as nice. You have plenty of time. If you are planning on announcing your engagement at his wedding to get out of telling all your relatives and friends on your own, then stop being lazy, have your own engagement party, and let your dad have his big day. Also too.....it would be nice to start out on a "good foot" with your new step mom, especially if Dad is footing the cost of the wedding!
2006-08-06 17:02:32 · answer #2 · answered by phillyfemme444 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By announcing your engagement at your fathers wedding reception you will only be taking the spotlight off of him and his new bride and securing your position as a BRIDEZILLA. You do not want to get stigmatized by that name so early on in your engagement.
Wait a little while and then share the news with family and friends. Make it special and all about you and your fiance.
Congrats on your engagement!
2006-08-06 17:02:58 · answer #3 · answered by emismommy01 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, obviously it would be rude.
What you can do is to quietly tell your dad, while you're telling him how happy you are for him and his new wife. Don't make an announcement to the group, because that would be tacky and a distraction from the celebration. But to take your father aside and tell him that you'll soon be having that happiness for yourself would probably make his day even more special. If he wants to then make an announcement, that's fine.
2006-08-07 02:03:40 · answer #4 · answered by smurfette 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would be extremely rude. It is not your place to show up the happy couple. Announce your engagement at another time and I don't mean the rehearsal dinner. Wait until after the wedding. Congratulations.
2006-08-06 20:49:09 · answer #5 · answered by maigen_obx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can announce your engagement on another day, it is your father's wedding and I am sure the bride would not appreciate that because you are taking away her thunder. Wait....
2006-08-10 07:33:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is bad ettiquette cuz you would be stealing the spotlight from the happy couple.Now say it is just a family ceremony no more about 40 family and close friends then it might be ok.Just think about this would you have wanted your father or another family to announce their engagement at your soon to be wedding.
2006-08-06 17:03:15 · answer #7 · answered by movin12006 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it would be rude. Would you like someone to do that to you? Their wedding should be about them. When you're father and his wife get back from their honeymoon, plan a little family get together and then make your announcement. That way all of the attention would be on you and your intended, as it should be.
2006-08-06 16:17:58 · answer #8 · answered by Mollywobbles 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't, that's called stealing someone else's thunder, and considered quite rude. I'm sure your dad's new bride wouldn't appreciate you doing that at all, put yourself in her shoes, would you want someone doing that at YOUR wedding? Tell your dad (with your fiancee) apart from all the wedding hoopla, and preferably soon, you don't want him to hear this from someone else. Congrats and best of luck to you!
2006-08-06 19:34:19 · answer #9 · answered by basketcase88 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeesh, I don't think that would be very wise. Just out of curiosity, have you ever heard of the phrase "Stealing one's thunder"? I don't mean to sound harsh, but would you want someone to do that to you on your wedding day? Wait until the day after, or so. Hope all goes well for you! Congratulations on your engagement!
2006-08-06 16:16:50 · answer #10 · answered by lilfireyballofhate 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It would definately be rude to take your dad by surprise. Tell him privately. If he wants to mention it at the wedding, fine.
Your dad deserves to know before a room full of others--some of whom you may never have met.
2006-08-06 16:44:13 · answer #11 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋