My Daughter And Her Future Hubby Wants Silly Wedding

Well mom, I understand your fustration, BUT.... You have to understand that this is THEIR big day!!! The way they want it is the way they see their dream wedding . The best thing to do is try and compromise with them, and if they are adament about calling the shots and having it their way there`s not much you can do. Afterall you want your daughter to have the wedding SHE wants and the memories that she will talk about,don`t you? This day is about them, the bride and groom and nobody else. Like I said ,I understand where your coming from, I too am a mother, but don`t add salt to the wound. Sandy

I agree. Its thier wedding, and even if you are paying for it, it has to be mostly, what they want. A wedding is suppose to represent who the couple is, quirks and all. I don`t see anything wrong with having their dog be the ring bearer, Adam Sandler did it and I plan on it too, my dogs are very important to my fiance and I, they are a part of our family. Let them do what they want, it doesn`t sound all that bad. Def. Compromise, but again, its thier day, let them have it.

I think that is great!!! I have a little japanese chin and actually thought about having my little flowe girl walk her down the aisle with her. I have seen that at many bridal shows where I am from. Also about the cane and top hat? I have known people to do that before and you actually can dress it up pretty well and would be fine for a formal event. Anyway, the dog idea is really cute! Maybe you guys could meet in the middle and discuss having either the ring bearer or flower girl walk the dog down the aisle and have the dog dressed up as either a second flower girl or ring bearer.

A top hat and cane are as formal as you can get. Have fun with it. It really isn`t wierd. I`m helping family plan a wedding in a bowling alley(which I think is perfect for this particular couple).

Mom, you need to understand that this is what makes them happy. Those are all wonderful ideas because me myself had some of the same ideas for my wedding. In the end this is something yall can laugh about. Whatever makes your daughter happy should also make you happy. Remember this is her day.

The top hat and cane are the hight of formality, just make sure that the boys (I am assuming all the groomsmen will wear top hats) know that once the bride enters the church(?) they must remove their hats, out of respect, and keep them off untill the vows are over. My fiance may do top hats and canes... Think of it as "period chic." As for the dog... As lng as it is well trained, people will love it... If you are worried, have a little boy walkdown with the dog (how cute in pictures!)

Well, the wedding was on the 4th of September. It turned out absolutely beautiful. The dog stayed home , thank God. I had forgotten to mention that this dog is not well trained at all and has bitten a couple of people before when he felt anxious. Thanks for all your words of advice. They really did have a wonderful wedding that they were both quite proud of.