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12-02-2006, 06:53 AM
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hey everyone,
I siad this in my bridal journal but decide to post it here also. My dad and I do not speak. I have always wanted to dance the father/daughter dance. My mom came up with us dancing to the song "handful of weeds". Its about a girl picking weeds for her mom when she was little even though her mom desreved roses she was happy with a handful of weeds. Do ya'll think this is werid? Casey and his father barely speak also. I have a brother but my mom really wants to do this. It doesn't really bother me but I just wanted to see what kind of reaction I would get from my guest. So do ya'll like the idea of a mother/daughter dance?She will be the one to give me away.
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12-02-2006, 02:47 PM
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There was someone else way back (maybe still on Bliss) who did a mother-daughter dance because her father wasn't in the picture, and I believe everyone thought it was very touching. I say go for it. And I think the song sounds very sweet.
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12-02-2006, 03:22 PM
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Hi Casey,
My Dad had passed by the time I got married, but I wouldn't have had him involved anyway.
My two older brothers walked me down the aisle, handed me to my Mom, and then she gave me away. I was going to have my Mom walk me all the way down, but I know my big bros really wanted to do it.
My hubby's Mom wanted to do a Mother/Son dance, so I decided to dance with my oldest brother. I also made a point to dance with my other brother at some point too, but not to a particular song.
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12-02-2006, 04:48 PM
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I think it would be fine. I would see what your intended thinks of the idea -- if you and he are comfortable with it, do it! It's your wedding! 
(  And welcome to Pash, I don't think I've seen one of your other posts yet! I've been scarce since my wedding is coming up quickly!  )
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12-02-2006, 11:30 PM
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I think it is perfectly acceptable to have a mother/daughter dance. My best friend danced with her mom at her reception and everyone thought it was really sweet. Go for it!
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12-03-2006, 09:10 PM
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I think you should go for it.
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12-04-2006, 03:05 PM
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I think it would be really great!
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12-05-2006, 10:58 AM
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Thanks. I thought it would be sweet, but when we mentioned it to my grandma she knida looked at me funny.
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12-05-2006, 02:05 PM
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Your grandmother isn't the one getting married.
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12-05-2006, 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Heather
Your grandmother isn't the one getting married.
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That's what I was thinking!
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12-06-2006, 06:19 AM
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Yeah I know. I don't know why I let her get to me sometimes. She can be so harsh. Have any of you had to deal with relatives like my grandmother?
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12-06-2006, 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Casey's_bride_2007
Yeah I know. I don't know why I let her get to me sometimes. She can be so harsh. Have any of you had to deal with relatives like my grandmother?
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Yep, this is my second marriage and my 91 year old grandma has had PLENTY to say about us having a big wedding!!
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12-06-2006, 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Casey's_bride_2007
Have any of you had to deal with relatives like my grandmother?
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Yeah my MIL & SIL... In general I get along really well with them both but the had pretty strong opinions on my wedding!
My MIL said my wedding ring isn't a real wedding ring because it is set with stones. My SIL said her daughter couldn't be part of the wedding if we didn't change the colour of her dress... 
I could go on, but yeah, I think most of us have difficult relatives!!!
I would just ignore your gran, if she asks specifically then just change the subject asap! 
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12-08-2006, 05:49 AM
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lol I guess these people are put in our lifes to keep us on our toes. With older people things have changed so much, and they are not used to them. My grandmother was asking me questions about using the colors black and white for weddings. It was kinda funny trying to get her to understand.
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