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i voted no...... but tell him you will do the haircut on him at the reception :)
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My inside voice thinks this:
big punk mohawk....and says NO!
But, my rational outside voice says....it's your hair....do what you want with it. As long as you are dressed appropriately for our wedding, we're thrilled that you're there to celebrate with us....mohawk and all.
I really can't say that I'd want a mohawk in my wedding pictures.
I'm not the kind of bride to ask their attendants to grow out or cut their hair, but that's a bit extreme and attention grabbing. You have to draw the line somewhere.
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when my brother got married, our nephew was one of his groomsmen. he was a 18yr surfer dude at the time and he had long, mangy, unwashed dred hair and at the time i thought it was very funny how the brides mother (the bride didnt care) kept nagging him to get his hair cut (heck, wash his hair would have been a plus) and our side of the family supported him in leaving it as it was just to annoy the FMIL
I say it's his hair and up to him, but what kind of mohawk are we takling about? Huge like the one above, or something a little more subtle?
I think it's wonderful that he asked you and that he'll respect your opinion.
Me, I would say no, and thanks for asking, and I'll even pay for the haircut since you offered to wait. But if you think it'll make your wedding even more memorable/interesting, then go for it! It's all up to personal preference.
One of my cousin's groomsmen asked if he could do a speech at their wedding....he was not the best man. Cousin's (now) wife was totally cool with it (of course so was cousin...GM was one of his BFF's).
They had a very formal, but really fun wedding.
GM did his funny speech....I know some of the older folks raised eyebrows...but for those of us that knew him it was hilarious.
Thank God someone videotaped it.
One month after the wedding, GM died of a heart attack at 36 years old.
We cherish his speech to this day (3+ years later) and we still watch it even though it brings tears.
That's all we have now of him, and thank God we have that to look at.I honestly, when it comes down to it, don't give a cat's butt about what people wear, as long as our loved ones are there....we're gonna be happy.
My nephew has one, he is 2 and its adorabale. Mohawks these days are not what's pictured above, they are actually called fauhawks. Its more important to me that people I love are happy, themself and having fun. Yea pictures are forever but I want pictures that says who we really are not a fake show. That's why I also don't believe in all the heavy makeup/primping some brides do. Be yourself and let others do the same. Plus you have to give him mad props for respecting you and asking! Also it will not take away your "light". It annoys me when I hear people saying things will take the spotlight off a bride but that's a whole other thread. :)
I'm pretty sure I'd have told him to go right ahead. I don't tend to mind 'extreme' looks, and personally, I don't think my wedding day is long enough nor major enough to dictate what other people do with their hair and bodies. That was really nice of him to ask, though! I also might have wanted to say yes just because he made such a thoughtful gesture.
I would LOVE it if our GM had a mohawk (or even a fauxhawk). We're not having a wedding party though. :) I think it's really sweet that he asked and I'd be even more ok with it because of that. :) I agree with the poster that said people should be themselves at a wedding. :)
I can't wait to hear what you said! My bet would be on yes. ;)
I would say absolutely not. If he simply must cut the mohawk, I would make him gel it down so it was as inconspicuous as possible. I have a very conservative family and they would be so angry it would ruin the day for me. Not only that, but I want people to see me and FI in our pictures; not the best man's hair!
That's a tough call. I wouldn't want to tell him what to do with his hair, but I'd probe to see what kind of mohawk we're talking about. If it's a short one like this picture I found, I don't think it's a big deal. If it's a huge pointy thing, I might freak a bit, lol. Maybe ask him to just keep it a well groomed mohawk? lol
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I agree, see what kind of mohawk we're talking about here. If it's small David Beckham style, that's okay - but if it's huge, neon green punk runk, that is attention grabbing and distracting and I'd say I'd prefer he wait until after the wedding.
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I think it's fine. I've been to weddings where a groomsman had pink hair, or a bridesmaid had a huge backpiece (tattoo)... these people are your most special friends, and I think it's fabulous to let them express themselves. They're already doing what you want, wearing what you want, and catering to your needs on that weekend and throughout the plnning process. Letting friends be themselves is way more special and touching, IMO, than having a herd of clones standing up there with you. :)
You guys know me too well 
So I tried the tactic of , "let me shave it after the ceremony", but he rightly pointed out that 1) he'd be itchy 2) we're all wearing hats after the ceremony.
It's probably going to be really hot out, and he normally wears his hair in a mohawk. I love this guy so much that I just want him to be happy... and how sweet was it that he asked?!
It's his head, and his mohawk is part of who he is. I told him that I would fully support a mohawk for the wedding. He said, "That's why we all love you."
His mohawk is more pronounced than David Beckham's, but less than that first picture. I've never seen him gel it up. You all, of course, will get to see pictures when all is said and done :)
Yay, I said the same thing you did and can't wait to see it after it's alll said and done!
my husband is in a rock band and he decided to keep his mohawk for our wedding. i pleaded with him to find a new hairstyle just for the wedding, but now looking back on it, i am glad he kept it. it would have been weird for him to change his style for one day :)
Lots of guys have those faux hawk things going on these days and those are pretty smexy ;) I actually wanted my hubby to have one for the wedding! lol I'd freak out if it was one of those mohawks that look like they could kill someone, or if it's bright green, but otherwise I'd let it go.
Doctorgrl - I'm sure he appreciates your flexibility. If he typically as a mowhawk and you've seen it before, I'm assuming he does it tastefully and not crazy 12inch high style.
I did ask my little brother to get a haircut for my wedding. He's been letting his hair grow out for years and it sometimes covers his eyes. I asked if he wouldn't mind getting it trimmed so we could at least see his face in the photos, and he actually went and got it all cut fairly short. He admits he looks older now (and at 21, I think he likes that).
Good for you. If he's always had a mohawk, then it would be silly of you to say no to one now. And pvaulter - little brothers don't count :). They can be demanded to get a haircut! My hairstylist came a half hour early to cut both of my brothers' hair.
Aw it makes me so happy he asked you!! What a sweetie. And it's awesome that you said you were ok with it! If it were me, I think it would depend on the timeline (and the severity of the mohawk, as other ladies have said). I know it wouldn't be my preference, but if it were that or make him wait 6 months or something, I'd do m best to respect his wishes...though mabe not as easily as you ;)
I voted no on the mohawk but wanted to add that if he tpically has a mohawk, I would totally be okay with it. I think the difference is it is part of him and not a new trend he wants to pick up right before your wedding. In all honesty, a friend of mine who was in a band had a mohawk for some time and he mostly work it w/o product unless he was playing with the band or going to a party but it looked so much better spiked up as intended. I also immediately thought no because we are having a church wedding in a pretty conservative parish.
Doctorgirl, I am sitting here with FI and reading him the thread, he says, CAN I HAVE A MOHAWK??? Look at what you started!! LOL!! I think it's very cool to let him have his original style! Our Best Man will likely have GIANT curly hair, and a full beard, and it's just part of who he is..... It's all about you and the FI having your special day with the (unique) people who love and support you!! :)
WELL if you'd SAID that he usually has one, that's different.
I still don't think I'd be terribly comfortable with it, but if it's not too pronounced I don't think I'd object (personally... obviously you are more flexible than I am!!! 
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Uh oh, new wedding trend ;)
@nashgirl- beautiful picture!
I can haz mohawk! Just the fact that he asked (and said the bride's opinion rules) melted my heart. Fiance really does have the best friends in the world. I love them almost as much as fiance!
i dont think i would go crazy, but i would tell him i would prefer him not to.
I personaly wouldn't care. Although i have to say that out-there hairstyles/clothing never really phased me and it wouldnt phase me much for my wedding either. Good for you for being chill about it :)
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I say yes if it's tasteful;; i.e. not over the top if it's huge, uh no
I think it is great! Those are things about a wedding that make it unique to you and your fiance. You will always remember that he had a mohawk! Of course you want it to be with in reason because you want the focus to be on you, but I agree that it is soooo nice that he asked you in such a sweet way! My fiance is more traditional than me when it comes to weddings and he probably would have said no! But I think it is great!
Wow, doctorgirl, I gotta hand it to you. I think it's awesome that you were able to think of your friend and his happiness/style and just be cool with it. I do think that he sounds like a total sweetheart for asking you first, and being willing to do whatever you decided. That would have made me want to let him do it even more. :)
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The best man just called fiance and asked to talk to me. He then proceded to ask me whether he could have a mohawk for the wedding. He was polite about it and was going to respect whatever I decided.
So... What would you say/do?
I'll let you know what I said and did after some people weigh in