Pushy Relatives?

Etiquette expert Peggy Post gives advice on handling your trickiest wedding dilemmas.

Q. My cousin can be a bit, well, pushy. During the bouquet toss at my brother's reception, she actually grabbed the flowers out of the hands of the woman who caught them! Now I am worried about a replay at my wedding. Do you have any advice?

A. It sounds as if this particular relative likes to be the life of the party, and during a lighthearted ritual like the bouquet toss, that's not such a bad thing. Since you can't control her antics or actions, I suggest you try your best to ignore them and let her have her fun. Keep things in perspective: As long as she's not offending people, you need not worry. If you're really concerned, you might choose to skip the toss altogether. After all, it's not a required activity.

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