Having another celebration, such as a birthday, coincide with your wedding day is not as uncommon as you might think. While some to-be-newlyweds may find it awkward to share their special day with someone else, it may be unavoidable if it involves a very important guest. Ultimately, it is a personal choice whether to make any fuss about someone else?s celebration when you?re celebrating a (hopefully) once-in-a-lifetime event yourself. However, according to etiquette, it is not only polite, but may be expected.
What May Draw the Line

You absolutely don?t need to make any deal about someone?s birthday when it comes to your wedding day, but you may feel inclined to if that guest is someone close to you. There is plenty of debate whether it should be done and how it should be done. Some brides and grooms don?t like the idea, while others think it would be impolite to stay silent. And this also applies whether that person?s birthday is on the same day as the wedding or a day or two around it. Whether you find it awkward or not, do recognize that the person may feel awkward themselves. It?s always tacky to upstage the bride or groom, so the person may not want to be made a big deal of when the event wasn?t meant for them in the first place. And in most cases, your guest of honor won?t expect anything, anyway.
So, if you feel unsure, you can even ask ahead of time if they would mind you taking a few minutes during the party to make an announcement. If they decline, find a more...