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How to handle Mother/son dance

Peruviansparrow, on September 13, 2024 at 11:58 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 4
Hello all, our son is getting married, we received the wedding schedule and the "spotlight" dances (father of bride/bride and mom of groom and groom dances) was the note (groom will be splitting this dance with his mom and brides mom). Note, the father of bride and bride dance is not being split. I was surprised, hurt actually. We have of course supported the kids in their planning of their wedding, it is their wedding and we want them happy. But I was looking forward to this moment with my son, I have never heard of it being split, I have heard of there being a separate dance for mom in law and dad in law with new daughter or son in law, but not this. I kinda wish they had told me this, maybe considered this arrangement may hurt me.. and I am not sure, would any other mom of grooms be hurt by this? (Am I overreacting?) How do I calm my hurt feelings? What would you suggest?

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Latest activity by Andrea, on September 17, 2024 at 1:35 PM
  • Michael
    Rockstar October 2023
    Michael ·
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    You can view this as your son trying to figure out a small change in the program to accommodate a special request of the bride to have her mom included in this extra way. Their planning may have seen these dances more in symbolic while not thinking as much of the emotional aspects. The wider guest list do not really enjoy these moments, so the dances are usually kept short.

    Overall, the events of the one day have to be realized this is just a single moment that stirs up emotions on many parties. Try to remember this as a joyous moment for you son and as adding a new part of your family.

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  • Peruviansparrow
    Peruviansparrow ·
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    Thank you!
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  • Jm Sunshine
    Jm Sunshine ·
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    Funny, my daughter's FMIL suggested that she split her dance with her dad and FFIL. However, when my daughter replied that then I should step in halfway in on her dance with her son she wasn't having it! Needless to say, bride and groom decided on no spotlight dances.
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  • Andrea
    Super January 2024
    Andrea ·
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    I don’t think there’s anything wrong with letting your son know you were hoping for a dance just with him and suggest MOB dance with him and FOG with the bride in a separate dance, or ask to get another dance later in the night. Make sure your tone is only a suggestion, focus on wanting a moment with him instead of being mad at MOB, and then accept graciously whatever they decide on. But he’s your son, you’re allowed to (nicely) express your feelings.
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