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My Gramp wants to do something but what

laradolllaradoll member
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My Gramp really wants to do something during the wedding - either ceremony or reception

But I am drawing a blank over what he can do.

Any ideas?
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Re: My Gramp wants to do something but what

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    s-aries8990s-aries8990 member
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    Can he do a reading?
    Walk you down the aisle?
    Make a short toast at the reception?
    If you're having a non-religious ceremony, can he become ordained by your state and be the officiant?
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    laradolllaradoll member
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    sydaries said:
    Can he do a reading?
    Walk you down the aisle?
    Make a short toast at the reception?
    If you're having a non-religious ceremony, can he become ordained by your state and be the officiant?
    Sorry I should have said
    Not being given away
    No readings
    And we already have an officiant

    Wedding is in 29 days so he hasn't left me much time

    hmm

    toast maybe the best bet - ta

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    wittykitty14wittykitty14 member
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    Did he just spring this on you now?  Your wedding is coming up quick!  You're not obligated to honor his request, but I think it's a really nice idea, especially if the two of you are close.  I second the idea of the toast!
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    laradolllaradoll member
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    wittykitty14 said:
    Did he just spring this on you now?  Your wedding is coming up quick!  You're not obligated to honor his request, but I think it's a really nice idea, especially if the two of you are close.  I second the idea of the toast!

    Yep he did -  literally just now
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    kmmssgkmmssg mod
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    Will you be having Grace said before the meal?  If so, could he do that?
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    harper0813harper0813 member
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    Give him a corsage and if you'd like, ask him to give a blessing or toast at the reception.
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    NYCMercedesNYCMercedes member
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    Boutonnière and sit in first row. Maybe second dance.
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    NYCMercedes said:
    Boutonnière and sit in first row. Maybe second dance.

    If I had a living grandfather, I'd definitely do the dance.  Now I'm feeling jealous.
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    Chrissy241987Chrissy241987 member
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    I would do a dance too. Grandparents are not forever and having a photo or video of the two of you together will be priceless one day.

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    laradolllaradoll member
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    @kmmsg - no grace

    Right I will order him a buttonhole
    I'll offer him a speech or toast

    Me and FI didn't want to do a first dance so can't really offer him a second dance - hmm

    Thanks

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    MairePoppyMairePoppy mod
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    He could hold the rings and present them to you before the vows.
    Walk MOB down the aisle. 
    If you're introducing the parents and wedding party at the reception, include gramps.
    Ask him what he would like to do.
                       
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    OwningAHome1981OwningAHome1981 member
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    Have him make a speech at the reception! Grandpas tend to be hilarious... and well, old people in general :)
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