my brothers

veunica · December 2011

My mom and I came up with the idea that my 6 brothers surround me in a circle kneel down and say a prayer, after the prayer they would kiss my hand, but we didn't know if we should do it when im walking in the ceromony, or before my first dance....

veunica · December 2011

they want to they are happy to do it

ootmother2 · December 2011

That sounds very sweet. Is it an ethnic custom?

(I'm just curious)

veunica · December 2011

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[QUOTE]Oh, sorry....that's not really what I meant. I meant, when would they like to do it? I think it would be sweet before the ceremony.
Posted by RetreadBride[/QUOTE]

lol thx that's what we said

veunica · December 2011

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[QUOTE]That sounds very sweet. Is it an ethnic custom? (I'm just curious)
Posted by ootmother2[/QUOTE]

thx no it's not its just something we thought of, kind of them giving me away since my dad isn't

veunica · December 2011

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: my brothers : If it isn't, I think it would get some serious eyerolling. You're a bride, not the pope. Although even the pope only has people kneeling and kissing his ring one at a time.
Posted by LucyHC[/QUOTE]

thx for your comment but you are taking it the wrong way it's them praying for me and kissing me for good luck and showing that they are happy for me, since im the oldest and only girl...

veunica · December 2011

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: my brothers : Hmm...I get the sentiment behind it, but it just seems very theatrical to me. Why not allow each of them to pray for you and wish you luck and happiness in their own ways, at whatever time or occasion they choose (even privately)? The kneeling in a circle at your feet, I think, is the part that I find eyeroll-worthy. I'm not trying to be overly critical or snarky, just letting you know what other people might think when they see it.
Posted by LucyHC[/QUOTE]

thx but you are the only one that have thought like that

NOLAbridealmost · December 2011

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: my brothers : thx but you are the only one that have thought like that
Posted by veunica[/QUOTE]

<div>I've gotta stick up for my girl jill and say that it does seem a little mellow-dramatic so she's not the only one. </div><div>
</div><div>I think it's great that you want your brothers to have a part in giving you away. Maybe the circle/kiss could happen before you go down the aisle, then they could each walk in and take their seats and then your oldest brother (or your closest brother) could escort you down the aisle afterwards?</div>

tldh · December 2011

I'd be chasing my eyeballs down the aisle if I saw this. I'm sorry, but this is just over the top ridiculous.

timsflower81 · December 2011

This seems weird to me.... what if you had them standing in a line at the front of the aisle (on your side) and they each gave you a kiss on the cheek before you reached your FI? The kneeling in a circle thing is going to weird people out and they probably won't "get it" even though you and your mom have nothing but sweet intentions.

PinkRoseAcct · December 2011

I"m with the others - it's a sweet idea, but having it be in front of your guests is just too much. I do like the idea of it being done before the ceremony - but standing up, and in the narthex of the church (or an area of the venue away from guests eyes).

pgcp · December 2011

I'd suggest meeting together in private prior to the ceremony for a time of prayer. I too, would think it was utterly of the top dramatic to do it in front of your quests. Prayer that isn't corporate (someone leading the whole group in prayer together, group prayer that involves all, etc) should be private.

kennazebrowsky · December 2011

Maybe they can wait for you at the alter and hug and kiss you before you join hands with future hubby? Otherwise it seems the kneeling is a little much.

random4180 · December 2011

I think the sentiment is sweet but the execution needs a bit more development. OP, I also have six brother and I'm honestly impressed that all of yours are on the same page with the kneeling and hand-kissing stuff, lol. Mine would totally not all be in unison for that scenario! So at least they all agree in that they want to be able to do something together at the ceremony. If they already agree to that, then you're halfway to finding something a bit more palatable (and I do agree with PP, the current script is unusual and that means some guests could be distracted by trying to figure out why the six guys are kneeling at your feet and will miss the sentiment behind it completely.) I don't know how long your aisle is but what if you had them escort you in pairs down parts of it? Like two escort you halfway, then two more join you halfway, and the last two receive you at the alter and all of them can exchange a kiss/blessing there?

veunica · January 2012

thx everyone for the help

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