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It was considered proper to ask the father's permission to marry their daughter and as they are noble households getting married without permission would be quite wrong.
Mr and Mrs Smith, you know I've been dating Suzy for two years now. She is really a special person. She means a lot to me. We've become very close and I'm certain that I want to spend the rest of my life with her and be part of your family. With your permission, I'd like to ask her to marry me.
* The traditional custom was for the young man to ask the father for permission to marry his daughter, but now the tradition (if one follows correct etiquette) is to ask both parents. You can have your girlfriend there and sit as a couple and ask the parents. That's refreshing as most young couples just get engaged. To ask the parents for permission is kudos for the young man! This shows good manners, maturity and that he has respect for the parents.
Wow! Honerable, As soon as you decide that you do want to Mary her, and of course, Are sure that she will say yes.
Answer Asking the girls father for her hand in marriage is a bit old fashioned. I'd ask the girl first, see what she says, and ask her what she thinks about going to her father. She may not appreciate that jesture. She should be of an age where she can answer for herself, and doesn't need her father's permission.
You ask her father for permission.
Get in contact with her parents. If you are wanting to ask this girl to marry you, but she does not believe her parents will agree with it, then that is the best thing to do. When you talk to them ask her father if he gives his permission for you to marry his daughter. If hes old fashioned then he will love this. But be sure to have reasons on hand of why he should approve of it and what you can to for his daughter.
If the young woman you want to get engaged to is of age (18 or older) then no, you do not need the permission of the parents. However, it is kudos for the young man to talk to the father about marrying his daughter (an old custom) as fathers are losing a daughter and the thought you would ask his permission for his daughter's hand in marriage would please him and make it less painful when he gives his daughter's hand away to you at the wedding ceremony.
he goes to her father to ask permission to marry his daughter then they have a sit down sorta like a date
If a young man is interested in you, he will go to the father, and ask for his consent to court his daughter. If the father consents, the young man and young lady may spend time together with a chaperone. Then, the young man may ask for the lady's hand in marriage. If the father gives permission, the couple may marry.
the hardest question to ask is as follows, Mr. 'Blank', may I have your permission to marry your daughter?