***Future.Mrs.Shawty***

jarmstrong23

(and Teresa, and Ashley, and Chrissy, and Boomer, and any other of the "mail-order brides") Hehehe... You have GOT to go over to P&E-- if you want to see a lot of "I am woman, hear me roar"-ers, you need to read my post.  HA!! You will love it

vaughnar

I read your post and think you should do "Her parents" should be your dad's response. You said that you consider your stepmom as one of your parents so that would work and your mom shouldn't get upset since it isn't singling anyone really out or making anyone more important. In reponse to the tradition I too have taken the course and understand where it comes from but I consider that line to be more of a joining of families personally:)

jeremy.teresa

Oh. My. Gosh.  Seriously?!  I really don't get why some women (no offense to anyone in particular) get so upset about stuff like that.  I completely understand your situation.  I actually think its really adorable that your FI wants that line.  Its cute.  My parents divorced about 13 years ago, but I'm lucky in the respect that I don't speak to my bio father.  I, personally, feel that you having your dad walk you down the aisle and saying "We do" or "her family" is sweet.  We aren't doing anything traditional for this wedding, but I am keeping that line in our ceremony b/c I want everyone to know that my mom and dad are giving me away to FI.  I just think its a little silly that so many people are so upset about that question.  *Sigh*

KJ42008

I am sorry I had to butt in I just read your post on the P&E board and that is why I am scared to post anything on there. I can't understand why people are sooooooo rude. It makes me so mad. I knew exactly what you meant by your FI still wanting something like that said. what's so wrong with a little tradition. ugh.. I couldn't even read all of the posts. I am not in the same situation but here is what I am having our minister say: He is asking both sets of parents who brings ___ to stand beside ____ (not sure yet if we are using stand or switching it up but I am not using gives. then they say "we do". Pastor to all of them then says "parents, are you willing, now and always to support and stregthen this marriage by upholding both name and name with yoru love and concern? they all say "we do" ..... then you may now be seated..... If anything, I think it would be best for all of them to respond at once!

jarmstrong23

Oooh, KJ, I really like that idea having the pastor talk to both sets of parents. I'll see how FI feels about it. I knew when I told them that FI actually wanted that line in there that all he11 would break loose   Don't think for a second that I didn't know what I was getting myself into, but I really was just looking for some alternatives

tia0314

I love how you are calling out Erin but know all of us other mail orderettes would look anyways. haha- busted! But they are ridic over there and I cant't believe people talking about your FI owning you from that one simple TRADITIONAL line. uh. Let us know how you figure it out.