are you having everyone introduced at the reception

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Posted by LB and DC

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Posted by Espo22

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Posted by LB and DC

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Posted by Espo22

i always see the grandparents introduced

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really? i have never seen the grandparents introduced. maybe acknowledged during the reception, but not during the entrances.

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I SEE THEM, they come out first infact

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no need to shout

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LOL sorry im not shouting, at work I have to use caps lock, and realized after i started typing i had it on, then changed it halfway through...Most my post look like that bc i always do this...thats why its a post thats half caps and half lower

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Posted by cherandgeo

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Posted by Espo22

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Posted by LB and DC

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Posted by Espo22

i always see the grandparents introduced

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really? i have never seen the grandparents introduced. maybe acknowledged during the reception, but not during the entrances.

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I SEE THEM, they come out first infact

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Didn't realize it was such a heated debate! LOL I think considering two out of the three grandma's can't walk that well, we may just aknowledge them and then come in with the parents, then bridal party and then us.

Thank you ladies for all your help. This board is so great for all these little questions.

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its not, i left the caps lock on by accident...even when i am mad on the boards i dont use all caps, if im mad it will be expressed in what im saying.

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Posted by cherandgeo

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Posted by Espo22

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Posted by LB and DC

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Posted by Espo22

i always see the grandparents introduced

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really? i have never seen the grandparents introduced. maybe acknowledged during the reception, but not during the entrances.

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I SEE THEM, they come out first infact

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Didn't realize it was such a heated debate! LOL I think considering two out of the three grandma's can't walk that well, we may just aknowledge them and then come in with the parents, then bridal party and then us.

Thank you ladies for all your help. This board is so great for all these little questions.

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I dont think it HAS to be done, its not something that is a must. People said they've never seen it, and i simply said that ive always seen this it was just answering that part. Of course if they cant walk well dont make them do it, its really not necessary. I dont know if im even doing it most likely wont. My grandfather died less than a year ago on my dads side, then my moms mother will have to be here alone bc they live overseas and bc of my grandfathers medical condition he can't fly. So both grandmothers will be alone...Then Fh has only 1 living grandparent, and his grandmother cant walk well so we wont make her do it. We have no grandfathers that will be at the wedding

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Posted by LB and DC

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Posted by Espo22

i always see the grandparents introduced

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really? i have never seen the grandparents introduced. maybe acknowledged during the reception, but not during the entrances.

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I was considering having my grandmother who will be 93 at the time (God willing) introduced, but I have actually never seen it done either. I guess it really is a personal choice.

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Posted by SparkyandAng

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Posted by LB and DC

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Posted by Espo22

i always see the grandparents introduced

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really? i have never seen the grandparents introduced. maybe acknowledged during the reception, but not during the entrances.

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I was considering having my grandmother who will be 93 at the time (God willing) introduced, but I have actually never seen it done either. I guess it really is a personal choice.

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ive seen it at traditional italian weddings, dont know if theres a connection there

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Posted by Espo22

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Posted by SparkyandAng

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Posted by LB and DC

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Posted by Espo22

i always see the grandparents introduced

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really? i have never seen the grandparents introduced. maybe acknowledged during the reception, but not during the entrances.

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I was considering having my grandmother who will be 93 at the time (God willing) introduced, but I have actually never seen it done either. I guess it really is a personal choice.

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ive seen it at traditional italian weddings, dont know if theres a connection there

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That could be it. I should've clarified and said not that I've been to that many weddings in the past few years, only one and she was Polish. One of the DJ's or Bands I had met with suggested not introducing anyone in the bridal party except for FH and I to save time, but I think it's part of the charm of being in a wedding, so I will do it and if I'm lucky enough to have my Grandmother around for another year and she is able to make it from Boston, I'll definitely have her introduced as well.

thanks girls.

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Posted by SparkyandAng

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Posted by Espo22

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Posted by SparkyandAng

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Posted by LB and DC

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Posted by Espo22

i always see the grandparents introduced

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really? i have never seen the grandparents introduced. maybe acknowledged during the reception, but not during the entrances.

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I was considering having my grandmother who will be 93 at the time (God willing) introduced, but I have actually never seen it done either. I guess it really is a personal choice.

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ive seen it at traditional italian weddings, dont know if theres a connection there

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That could be it. I should've clarified and said not that I've been to that many weddings in the past few years, only one and she was Polish. One of the DJ's or Bands I had met with suggested not introducing anyone in the bridal party except for FH and I to save time, but I think it's part of the charm of being in a wedding, so I will do it and if I'm lucky enough to have my Grandmother around for another year and she is able to make it from Boston, I'll definitely have her introduced as well.

thanks girls.

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yeah in eastern european countries you dont even have a bp just a best man and MOH and even that is different. Im gonna ask FH about this, most of his family is old school italian

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Posted by Espo22

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Posted by cherandgeo

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Posted by Espo22

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Posted by LB and DC

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Posted by Espo22

i always see the grandparents introduced

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really? i have never seen the grandparents introduced. maybe acknowledged during the reception, but not during the entrances.

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I SEE THEM, they come out first infact

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Didn't realize it was such a heated debate! LOL I think considering two out of the three grandma's can't walk that well, we may just aknowledge them and then come in with the parents, then bridal party and then us.

Thank you ladies for all your help. This board is so great for all these little questions.

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I dont think it HAS to be done, its not something that is a must. People said they've never seen it, and i simply said that ive always seen this it was just answering that part. Of course if they cant walk well dont make them do it, its really not necessary. I dont know if im even doing it most likely wont. My grandfather died less than a year ago on my dads side, then my moms mother will have to be here alone bc they live overseas and bc of my grandfathers medical condition he can't fly. So both grandmothers will be alone...Then Fh has only 1 living grandparent, and his grandmother cant walk well so we wont make her do it. We have no grandfathers that will be at the wedding

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oh, I'm sorry about your grandpa. When we were doing the seating chart I was getting all upset. At first I was wanting a head table with us and the parents (since all of the bridal party is married) but then I was telling him how he had more people that me, and he didn't get it. So then I was crying b/c i realized that I only have one set of living grandparents, my stepmom just passed away this march so it's just my mom and dad who are divorced and then sister and brother and he has three sets of grandparents, two sets of parents and then a brother and a sister who are both married, so we decided against it. It ***** that the ones you love can't all be there. Very sad.

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Posted by cherandgeo

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Posted by Espo22

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Posted by cherandgeo

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Posted by Espo22

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Posted by LB and DC

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Posted by Espo22

i always see the grandparents introduced

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really? i have never seen the grandparents introduced. maybe acknowledged during the reception, but not during the entrances.

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I SEE THEM, they come out first infact

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Didn't realize it was such a heated debate! LOL I think considering two out of the three grandma's can't walk that well, we may just aknowledge them and then come in with the parents, then bridal party and then us.

Thank you ladies for all your help. This board is so great for all these little questions.

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I dont think it HAS to be done, its not something that is a must. People said they've never seen it, and i simply said that ive always seen this it was just answering that part. Of course if they cant walk well dont make them do it, its really not necessary. I dont know if im even doing it most likely wont. My grandfather died less than a year ago on my dads side, then my moms mother will have to be here alone bc they live overseas and bc of my grandfathers medical condition he can't fly. So both grandmothers will be alone...Then Fh has only 1 living grandparent, and his grandmother cant walk well so we wont make her do it. We have no grandfathers that will be at the wedding

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oh, I'm sorry about your grandpa. When we were doing the seating chart I was getting all upset. At first I was wanting a head table with us and the parents (since all of the bridal party is married) but then I was telling him how he had more people that me, and he didn't get it. So then I was crying b/c i realized that I only have one set of living grandparents, my stepmom just passed away this march so it's just my mom and dad who are divorced and then sister and brother and he has three sets of grandparents, two sets of parents and then a brother and a sister who are both married, so we decided against it. It ***** that the ones you love can't all be there. Very sad.

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thank you

and so sorry for your loss

i know how it feels, FH family is going to out number mine by ALOT, he will have over 100 family members and ill be happy if i have 20 and i dont even know about that...Most my family is overseas so its hard for them to come here, grandmothers are coming and one of my aunts but thats all i know of. I have some family here but not alot...Don't let that effect you, dont forget they're your family now too so i guess see it as just everyone there for the BOTH of you

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Posted by cherandgeo

That's a good way to think about it and we live closer to his family too, so it helps that they are really accepting and friendly. I couldn't ask for better in laws.

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yeah just dont focus on who is there for you and who is there for Fh, those that are most important to you will be there, the numbers dont matter. Thats great then so it will make it feel even more like you are part of their family, i get along with IL's great too so its just the way ill look at it.

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Posted by Kara and Todd


Maybe you two should ask the grandmothers if they would like to be announced or if they would prefer to be acknowledged at their seat the reception. This way, you can still acknowledge them, but don't have to worry about them walking in.

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This is what we did, and they were very appreciative of it..... All 4 of my grandparents are still alive (none of DH's), and it took long enough for them to walk down the isle in the ceremony - I couldn't imagine them entering the reception!

They are all in their 80s, so it was much better just aknowledging them at their seats.

As for the song timing.....just point out to your dj when you want to come out, and he'll make sure it happens. They can mix the song shorter, or stretch out the entrances.

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Posted by Espo22

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Posted by SparkyandAng

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Posted by LB and DC

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Posted by Espo22

i always see the grandparents introduced

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really? i have never seen the grandparents introduced. maybe acknowledged during the reception, but not during the entrances.

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I was considering having my grandmother who will be 93 at the time (God willing) introduced, but I have actually never seen it done either. I guess it really is a personal choice.

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ive seen it at traditional italian weddings, dont know if theres a connection there

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I'm butting in - I'm italian and have been to 8 zillion italian weddings and I do think it's typically an italian thing... b/c italian grandparents are right up there with parents (mine pretty much raised and lived with me) so that's probably why... i don't normally see it at non-italian weddings.

I think it's nice personally but I'm not doing it but I'm probably not announcing anyone.

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Posted by SparkyandAng
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I was considering having my grandmother who will be 93 at the time (God willing) introduced, but I have actually never seen it done either. I guess it really is a personal choice.

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I think it's a wonderful idea to have your Grandmother introduced. If mine were still with us (she passed away 3 yrs ago at 94) I'd definitely do it.

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Posted by snwb08

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Posted by Espo22

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Posted by SparkyandAng

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Posted by LB and DC

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Posted by Espo22

i always see the grandparents introduced

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really? i have never seen the grandparents introduced. maybe acknowledged during the reception, but not during the entrances.

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I was considering having my grandmother who will be 93 at the time (God willing) introduced, but I have actually never seen it done either. I guess it really is a personal choice.

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ive seen it at traditional italian weddings, dont know if theres a connection there

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I'm butting in - I'm italian and have been to 8 zillion italian weddings and I do think it's typically an italian thing... b/c italian grandparents are right up there with parents (mine pretty much raised and lived with me) so that's probably why... i don't normally see it at non-italian weddings.

I think it's nice personally but I'm not doing it but I'm probably not announcing anyone.

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ahhh that explains it all THANK YOU hahaha see ive been to alot of italian weddings so guess thats why.

we didn't even have ourselves introduced I guess we felt silly since it was a small reception with about 50 people, and we attended 1/2 the CH

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Posted by snwb08

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Posted by Espo22

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Posted by SparkyandAng

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Posted by LB and DC

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Posted by Espo22

i always see the grandparents introduced

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really? i have never seen the grandparents introduced. maybe acknowledged during the reception, but not during the entrances.

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I was considering having my grandmother who will be 93 at the time (God willing) introduced, but I have actually never seen it done either. I guess it really is a personal choice.

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ive seen it at traditional italian weddings, dont know if theres a connection there

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I'm butting in - I'm italian and have been to 8 zillion italian weddings and I do think it's typically an italian thing... b/c italian grandparents are right up there with parents (mine pretty much raised and lived with me) so that's probably why... i don't normally see it at non-italian weddings.

I think it's nice personally but I'm not doing it but I'm probably not announcing anyone.

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aha! that's probably why i haven't seen it - i've never been to a traditional italian wedding!

and denise, i knew you weren't mad - that's why i put in

hmmm... FH's family is 100% italian, wonder why they haven't said anything about having the grandmothers introduced?

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Posted by LB and DC

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Posted by snwb08

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Posted by Espo22

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Posted by SparkyandAng

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Posted by LB and DC

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Posted by Espo22

i always see the grandparents introduced

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really? i have never seen the grandparents introduced. maybe acknowledged during the reception, but not during the entrances.

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I was considering having my grandmother who will be 93 at the time (God willing) introduced, but I have actually never seen it done either. I guess it really is a personal choice.

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ive seen it at traditional italian weddings, dont know if theres a connection there

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I'm butting in - I'm italian and have been to 8 zillion italian weddings and I do think it's typically an italian thing... b/c italian grandparents are right up there with parents (mine pretty much raised and lived with me) so that's probably why... i don't normally see it at non-italian weddings.

I think it's nice personally but I'm not doing it but I'm probably not announcing anyone.

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aha! that's probably why i haven't seen it - i've never been to a traditional italian wedding!

and denise, i knew you weren't mad - that's why i put in

hmmm... FH's family is 100% italian, wonder why they haven't said anything about having the grandmothers introduced?

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lol ok bc i was like oh wait did everyone think i was screaming and really making this a serious issue hahaha. I always do it though, i need to stop starting out posts in caps hahaha.