So my dad won't be walking me down the aisle now....

I'm sorry to hear that =( do you have a brother or close uncle or grandpa that could walk you down?

I am walking down the aisle with my FH. Idk if you like that idea but it is a suggestion.

I'm so sorry you're going through this.

My parents separated when I was 5 (22 years ago) and my step-dad raised me, so I'm conflicted about who I want walking me down the aisle. If I leave either one out, they'll be hurt. My FH suggested after the bridal party walks up the aisle, he'll walk down and meet me at the end so he can walk up with me. Maybe you could do something like that?

My Dad will not be walking me down the aisle because I haven't seen him since I was 12.

@Future Mrs.Matthews, that sounds like a good idea. I loved the idea of walking down with the blusher let down on my veil and my dad lifting it as he gave me away, while my FH waits for me at the altar, though.

@Kianna, I have one person that will be there that I've always looked up to as a father. My Maid of Honor's dad, however she hasn't been given away yet and I'd not want to "steal" that from her. My 11 y/o STB step son and 12y/o nephew will be the only other males in attendance that are close to me.

So sorry about your dad :/

Here's an idea though - whoever said you need a male walk you down the aisle? You could ask your mom to walk you down.

Sorry you are going through this. If my dad is unable to walk me down the aisle (due to health reasons), I will ask my brother. I would even consider a close cousin or uncle. All of my grandfathers have passed.

@AugustBride, she offered in which I took her up on. Given our conservative background I didn't think she would but relieved that she will. Brought me to big bawlin' tears.

Thank you ALL for the kind words.

I just met my dad a few months ago for the very first time. He will be at my wedding, but not walking me down the aisle.

My dad died when I was 16 and my sister was 18, so my mom walked my sister down the aisle 7 years later. My mom two years before my wedding, so my dad's best friend walked me down the aisle. For me, it wasn't so much about a man walking me down, but someone who was close to my parents - someone who could represent them, not replace them.

So sorry to hear this. If my dad wasn't then I would ask my mom to

Awww.... mom sound awesome. I'm glad it worked itself out.

Your mom is probably beyond honored that you asked, glad it worked out!

Sorry to hear this is causing you stress around your happy time. My dad couldn't walk me down the aisle because of religious differences, so my big brother walked me down. I had strongly considered just walking myself and having FH meet me halfway (super romantic I think) but it just worked out that my big bro really wanted to and so I was happy. Your mom seems to be a good choice

I'm so sorry about your dad

My dad passed away when I was 15 due to colon cancer. I was going to have my grandpa (mom's dad) walk me down the aisle but decided that my mom will be doing this.

Maybe have your mom do it if not a grandparent?

I'm not having my father walk me down the aisle. We aren't really close. I am having my brother in law walk me down. My father's invited to the wedding though. Actually recently he just got diagnosed with rectal/colon cancer and is going through depression so he may not even make it to the wedding. I think you should either find someone else to walk you down the aisle like a brother, or just walk down yourself. Your mother can also walk you down the aisle (I guess that's a more nontraditional approach).

Im walking alone and I do have three sons but I dont want to choose one to do it. So they will all be groommens and I will walk alone. My dad passed back in 2011.

Sorry to hear about your parents and wish things could be better for u with him walking u. Just understand that its his lost if he dont.

I'm so sorry, that's a hard situation. My parents divorced when I was 2 and I have never had a close relationship with my father. I see him occasionally and we're not on bad terms, just not close. He will be at my wedding but my mom will be the one walking me down the aisle. Are you close with your mom?

ETA: Just saw the above about your mom, that's great!

I am the product of a domestic abuse home, so much so that it has caused a PTSD diagnosis, so I can relate to your upbringing. I was so relieved when my parents finally called it quits when I was 16. i'm still not certain of my dad's place in my wedding, or if he will even be there for me at all, because he is not on the best terms with my Papa (his dad), and our wedding ceremony is taking place at my Papa's home. If he decides he wants to stay all in his feelings and not be there for me, my Papa has offered to walk me down the aisle, and regardless of my dad's response, I'm going to take my Papa up on his offer.

@annael25 I had both my father and my step father walk me down the aisle at my first wedding. Is that an option? They both got tons of praise for being able to get along for me and putting their pride aside. Just a suggestion.