A FAMILY MEMBER HAS AGREEDED TO BE THE MC AT OUR RECEPTION AND HAS ASKED US A VERY IMPORTANT QUESTION. MY PARENTS OUR BOTH ALIVE, AND ATTENDIND, MY FIANCES ARE BOTH DECEASED. WE WERE WANTING MY PARENTS TO DO A SPEECH, OR WELCOME TO THE FAMILY FOR MY SPOUSE. THE MC HAS TALKED TO A TOASTMASTER WHO SAID IT WOULD BE INNAPROPIATE TO HAVE MY PARENTS SPEAK, AS MY SPOUCES ARE DECEASED. IS THIS TRUE? HOW CAN WE HANDLE THIS, WITHOUT OFFENDING ANYONE? I'D REALLY LIKE MY PARENTS TO PARTICIPATE, {WE ARE PAYING FOR THE WEDDING OURSELVES}
If you'd like your parents to give a welcoming speech I don't see any reason they shouldn't. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
No one should be offended by having your parents give a welcoming speech or toast. Not every spouse is blessed by having "accepting" in-laws. Even men need to know that they are loved and welcomed, and what better affirmation than to have your parents voice this publicly. Blood alone does not make a parent or son, and hopefully, your new hubby will realize that he has a chance at having "another" set of parents. What a wonderful way to start your new life...with your parents welcoming your fiance with open arms. Copen Cabana DJ and Custom Wedding Photo Book Services http://www.knowareland.com
There's absolutly no reason your parents shouldn't speak at the wedding. In fact I think this is a wonderful way to get them involved and to welcome your new husband to the family. Rick Pieczonka - Instant Wedding Toasts http://www.instantweddingtoasts.com
RECEPTION SPEECHES AND TOASTS, DECEASED PARENTS
