I am mother of the groom w/ a disabled mother. The wedding is outside and pushing her wheelchair will be difficult. She can walk w/ assistance and I would like to have her escorted by my younger son as well as the groom, and be seated along w/ the other grandmothers.
I have been told by the bride that she doesn't want this and she says that the bride AND groom are not supposed to be seen by anyone prior to the wedding. She insists that her wedding planner said this and I want to know if this is a true wedding etiquette no-no. I disagree, as in past weddings I have attended, the grooms have been known to mingle with guests prior to ceremony. My son is just at the point of wanting it to be over and he doesn't want to stir anything up.
Please give me your opinion and advice.
Nancy Tucker
PRESIDENT - WEDDINGS BEAUTIFUL
Apr 25, 2008, 2:09 PM
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There really isn't an etiquette rule that says the groom shouldn't be seen before the ceremony so my thinking is that the bride just has a real aversion to the idea and to avoid an unnecessary confrontation, just select someone other than the groom to assist her. A brother or son or other close relative. This is not a matter that would justify upsetting the bride and groom. Relax and make it work. Nancy Tucker President of Weddings Beautiful US http://www.weddingsbeautiful.com
Etiquette Now
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Apr 25, 2008, 5:14 PM
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I completely agree. The couple really should choose the people who will escort all guests. Rebecca Black, Etiquette Now
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