If so, how did you do it?
2006-10-26 15:15:46 · 18 answers · asked by Irony Of Poe 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Traditionally it is the father you have to ask for permission...most of the time it is over dinner or drinks, etc. Even a game of golf (if you golf) or something else that you both might have in common. Just tell him how you feel about his daughter and ask him for her hand...good luck!!
2006-10-26 17:33:18 · answer #1 · answered by VAWeddingSpecialist 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My finace asked my parents...twice. The first time my mom told him no and even though he told me that he wasn't going to ask them again he knew it meant a lot to me and (of course) got a yes out of it the second time. I dont know how he did it per say, all I know is he was so impatient the day he asked them he waited until I got out of work (at midnight) and asked me at 2am! I agree with the other girl though, dont make it a sucky proposal...if you're not a romantic guy make it as romantic as you can stomach it. It makes up for it in the end.
2006-10-26 23:36:58 · answer #2 · answered by sapphire in the rough 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hell no, but I would go to the parents with the daughter or son knowing and ask them to sit down and have a serious life changing talk with them, show them that you are ready to settle down and make their child happy. you will do your best as a partner and you truly love your partner. Show them the ring and ask if that is what the partner really would like and that will should them that you value their child's dream of a ring and that you value their opinions. If you don't have a ring then ask the parents to come with you to pick out a ring and then you will late purchase one. DON'T BE SUCKY WITH THE PROPOSAL, MINES WAS THE WORST AND I LIE TO PEOPLE ABOUT HOW MY HUSBAND PROPOSED. IT GOES IN THE MEMORY WHEREHOUSE FOREVER, SHE WILL NEVER FORGET A SUCKY PROPOSAL.
2006-10-26 23:27:04 · answer #3 · answered by fourcheeks4 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, by the time we announced our marriage to the parents they had spent years begging us to marry. My husband and I lived together for several years before we tied the knot for several reasons. However, the most important reason was that we wanted to make certain that we would be compatible enough with each other to spend the rest of our lives together. Besides my husband was afraid of commitment after seeing his parents go through several marriages.
2006-10-27 01:45:31 · answer #4 · answered by steinmancloud9 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think my husband asked my dad. My mother in law tried to talk the pastor out of marrying us because we hadn't dated long enough or some bs like that. We had then and have now the most stable relationship of any of her kids, by the way.
2006-10-26 22:50:30 · answer #5 · answered by Gabby_Gabby_Purrsalot 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband asked my parents. He did run it by me first!!! LOL..
His hands were sweating so hard that if he'd held them palm down, it could have been used as a shower head!
It all went well and he's still in love with them and the feeling is very mutual. (that was 17 years ago)
2006-10-26 22:24:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take them out to dinner, or invite them over with your to-be fiencee. When she's out of the room, ask for her hand. If they say no, at least you tried. If you still think its right, ask her since they already know its coming...but do it before they have a chance to convince her to dump you.
2006-10-26 22:29:58 · answer #7 · answered by cattys_cats 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, my husband & I were married in our mid -late 20's & asking permission really seemed unnecessary as we both had been supporting ourselves for years.
2006-10-26 22:24:22 · answer #8 · answered by curiousgeorge 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband did ask my parents. He just went over to the house and chatted with them. Good luck and congratulations.
2006-10-26 22:17:42 · answer #9 · answered by PinkHighHeels 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My husband asked my parents. He asked his parents and my parents out to dinner *without me* and discussed it with them 2 months before he asked me.
2006-10-27 00:02:27 · answer #10 · answered by masterdvrsgirl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋