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MrsRidley
VIP January 2018

Not doing a grand entrance for wp

MrsRidley, on December 24, 2017 at 10:10 PM Posted in Wedding Reception 0 27

Initially, we were going to a grand entrance for the WP. I was thinking maybe each male could come in with a female, or maybe they could come in by title (All the groomsmen/Bridesmaids). After giving it some thought, I just think we should skip it all together. All of FHs friends are introverted or really laid back. Even FH said, "They'll do it if they have to, but don't expect them to be hype". On the other hand, my bridesmaids are very outgoing. I just feel like it will look stupid overall, especially with the different personalities. My MOH is kind of upset about this, and insists on being introduced in some type of way. Anybody else skip on this?

27 Comments

Latest activity by The Bride, on January 2, 2018 at 9:32 AM
  • Forestwed
    Master May 2018
    Forestwed ·
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    The decision is up to you and FH not your MOH. If you skip it that’s your choice
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    Dedicated March 2023
    Catherine ·
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    It’s your decision. Not your MOH. If you want, why don’t you have them ALL come out together and introduce them as “the wedding party” that way no one has to be singled out
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    Just Said Yes October 2018
    Tia'nna ·
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    We are thinking about doing the same thing. None of his friends are very reliable and plus it will save money for everyone and put all focus on us.
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    Master October 2017
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    We skipped wedding party entrance and an entrance for ourselves. We sneaked into the cocktail hour-and it was just so much better for us since having all the attention on us during our ceremony was more than enough.
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  • earias
    Champion December 2017
    earias ·
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    We got married yesterday and skipped the grand entrance. We joined our guests for cocktail hour and then went into dinner with everyone else.
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    Savvy September 2017
    Erika ·
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    I skipped it! I personally don't like the "grand entrance". I have seen so many that look uncomfortable and awkward. After the ceremony we took some pictures and then just joined the cocktail hour.
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    Master July 2018
    Cuoghi ·
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    I'm skipping!
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  • Janel
    Super September 2018
    Janel ·
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    We're skipping it too bc we intend to join cocktail hour.
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  • Maria
    Master June 2018
    Maria ·
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    We aren’t doing wedding party entrance. Our bridal party is mostly introverted as well or just not the hype kind. We asked them because we wanted to honor them by having them with us while we get married. We are doing a simple entrance into our first dance. I think you’re moh needs to deal and be quiet. Is s*** it up a curse? Argh! I’d be miffed if my moh was suddenly demanding more attention and honors at my wedding. Maybe it’s her personality but she has to let it go like yesterday. PPs are right. Those entrances are so awkward if people aren’t 100% pumped.
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    Dedicated April 2019
    Brittany ·
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    I'm super happy you posted this! I hate being a part of grand entrances. They're akward and I don't like dancing in front of people. Just makes me happy to know other people feel this way too!

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  • MDEasternShoreBride
    VIP October 2017
    MDEasternShoreBride ·
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    We just had them walk out and make a tunnel for us to walk through. Nothing hard. They were introduced though.
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  • Valerie
    Devoted September 2018
    Valerie ·
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    We are probably skipping the wedding party enterance, I'm not a big fan of them. We may an enterance for us but we will be enjoying most of cocktail hour with our guests so maybe not.
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  • Alana
    VIP March 2018
    Alana ·
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    Tell her if she wants to be introduced tell her to get married and do it her way. Your wedding your choice
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  • firstoneat56
    Master August 2017
    firstoneat56 ·
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    We only did my H and I and we just walked out to a song we like, nothing fancy.

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  • Orchids
    Master March 2018
    Orchids ·
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    We're skipping it too, your MOH will be fine without an intro lol. Hopefully she realizes that!

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  • Lovecat
    Expert September 2017
    Lovecat ·
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    We skipped it because to me it always feels like the start of a WWE event and I wasn't about that. I think our WP was relieved, because none of them are crazy-dancing-raise-the-roof kind of people. We joined our cocktail hour in progress, and when everyone took their seats for dinner, we ducked out of the tent and had a formal "introduction," really just as a photo op. The WP took their seats along with everyone else. As dinner was winding down, we got the mic from the DJ, introduced each of our WP members (I introduced my girls, and H his brothers), and recognized our parents. It was low-key but more personal, as we got to say a few nice words about each of them, vs. just having the DJ bellow their names. YMMV, though.

    But I do agree that your MOH can take several seats. Your wedding isn't about her.

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  • FutureMrs
    Super January 2019
    FutureMrs ·
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    You can skip it or not skip it. Just make sure the decision you make is one you and yor FH agree on, not one influenced by your MOH. She doesn’t really have the place to be upset about it as it’s your decision. I’d be upset is she was demanding attention like that. It’s YOUR day. You do you!
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  • Sunshine
    Super January 2019
    Sunshine ·
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    The decision is up to you. Don't let your maid of honor "insist" on anything, it's not her wedding. She can introduce herself if/when she gives a speech.

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  • Vanessasaurus
    VIP June 2019
    Vanessasaurus ·
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    I don't think it fits the personalities of our wp either! I honestly don't even think I have anyone who'd be comfortable making a speech!
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    Devoted October 2017
    Nats ·
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    We skipped it. No one in the wedding party was the "grand entrance" type (in the past we've all commented on how we hate that part). I confirmed with them that they weren't looking forward to an entrance, even if they were willing to do whatever we wanted. I honestly wanted to skip an entrance for the two of us as well, particularly since we'd been milling around during the cocktail hour, but our vendors got confused about it so once everyone was inside we had the DJ announce our parents and then us.

    It's totally your decision. Have her do a speech (as is tradition anyway) and she can get herself announced that way.

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