2Nd wedding opinons

I’m getting married a third time and I am walking down alone the first half of the processional then meeting my father. This is important to me because he was very influential in me meeting my fiancé. This wedding and the planning of it kept him optimistic while he was fighting cancer. So the decision to have him walk me down the aisle has nothing to with the patriarchal notion that my dad is giving me away like property but more symbolic of his support in our journey.

I'm getting married for the first time and am walking myself down the aisle. It's totally personal preference, and it's definitely not weird to walk yourself. You are a strong, independent woman. Also, you can still honor your dad with a dance or something.

It’s totally up to you. If you want your father to walk you down the aisle, go for it. If you want to walk alone, that’s great too.

I think that you already answered your own question by saying "but I've been on my own for 5 years since my divorce and I think that walking alone is just fine". So, don't feel bad about it!

Many first time brides are walking alone and some are walking with their partner, especially those who are having a first look. On the other hand, it's not uncommon for 2nd time and 3rs time brides to walk with their dad, and even for an over 50 year-old bride to walk with him, if alive and if she wants to walk with him of course

.I'm still undecided between those options (my first wedding) but I already know I will not walk with my dad. The most important s to make a decision that will make you comfortable. Sure: you won't want to hurt dad's feelings but at the end of the day, keep in mind that yours and your fiancé's come before his or anyone else's .

I’m getting married for the first time and I’m walking myself half way down and meeting my fiancé to finish the walk. So I think there’s nothing wrong with walking yourself especially if you’ve done it all already and don’t feel it’s necessary

I would like to walk myself down - but I know my dad has expressed interest as well. I think I am doing the whole having him meet me halfway and then walking myself the final few feet

Third time for me ..... and since my dad has passed over 20 years ago that isn't even an option. However, my oldest son (34) will be walking me down the aisle. Yes, I am a super strong, independent woman, especially after a very difficult and hurtful divorce. BUT ... my son is my rock, and has always been so supportive of my relationship with my FH, so I think it is really symbolic for him to walk me down and "hand me over" (for lack of a better term) .... it feels like him saying "here ya go, I'm so happy you found each other at this age". And, fyi, my FH asked my other son (32) to be his best man, because they are so close. SOOOOOO ... long story short, go with what works for YOU, and screw 'traditions'.