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Kayla
Dedicated June 2021

Anyone else walking down the aisle with both parents?

Kayla, on December 18, 2020 at 9:28 AM Posted in Wedding Ceremony 0 14
I’m curious if anyone else is being walked down the aisle by both their father and mother? As it’s customary in the US for the bride to be escorted by her father only, I feel like I’ve received some odd looks whenever I share that I’ll be walking with both parents. My sister, who’s getting married the same year, was even frustrated with me because she wanted to only have my father walk her (for aesthetic/tradition reasons) and now feels pressured to have them both walk her too, since that’s what I chose.


Aesthetics or tradition are not my priority. My parents divorced when I was 6. My mother had us full-time and gave everything to give my sister and I the best life she could. I just wouldn’t feel right having only my father walk me down. I’m all for defying convention and having both parents at my side as equals.
I’m thinking the best way to do this is to loop arms with both parents, while holding my bouquet. Anyone have any other ideas? Is anyone else walking down the aisle with both parents?

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Latest activity by Michelle, on January 22, 2021 at 4:54 PM
  • SLY
    Master January 2022
    SLY ·
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    I'm only walking with my mom, but your idea is a great one! I like your plan of looping your arms around both holding your bouquet! Here's some photos of brides that have had the same idea as you!

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  • SLY
    Master January 2022
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    Photos are not wanting to send! Hopefully they work this time?

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  • Kayla
    Dedicated June 2021
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    You are so sweet to share them!
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  • Lisa
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    My sister had both of our parents walk her down the aisle! I am choosing to walk down the aisle with just my fiance, but I don't think there's anything wrong with having both parents walk down the aisle with you! I think looping arms with both parents and holding your bouquet in front of you is a great idea - otherwise, both your parents could each hold onto one of your arms, and you hold the bouquet (similar to the first photo that Shelly shared).
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  • Chrysta
    Master November 2022
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    I’m not doing this at my wedding, but I had contemplated doing it. My fiancé (Who is typically a social butterfly and the life of the party) has anxiety when it comes to standing or speaking in front of a crowd; so I am going to have my mom escort him down the aisle so he doesn’t have to walk alone. I think having both parents walk down the aisle is really sweet and will make some great pictures that you will cherish forever. And don’t feel like you are “weird” for doing this, it is actually really common in some religions and cultures. I have been to several Jewish ceremonies where both parents escorted the bride.
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  • Dallas
    Devoted November 2020
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    I requested to have my mom walk me
    Down the aisle with my step dad, because she also raised me. But she didn’t want to, she said she felt more comfortable being escorted down and just having my step-dad walk me down. So I planned it. But decided against it per her request! I think it’s precious and sweet though.
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  • Dedicated June 2022
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    Both of my parents are walking me down the aisle because that’s actually what they do in Jewish weddings, so no I think it’s perfectly normal and means more to have both of them walk you down, but it’s definitely your choice!
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    Just Said Yes August 2020
    Stephanie ·
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    Anyone else walking down the aisle with both parents? 2
    I walked down the aisle with both my parents; I think aesthetically we look great, masks and all Smiley smile It felt wonderful to have both of them with me for such a big moment.
    Do whatever makes you happiest, and congrats on your engagement.
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  • Hanna
    VIP June 2019
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    I walked down the aisle with both of my parents. This is the custom at Jewish weddings, but I've also seen plenty of non-Jewish brides walk with both of their parents. If you want them both to walk with you, by all means go for it!

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  • Elizabeth
    Dedicated April 2021
    Elizabeth ·
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    I thought about it and wanted to have my mom walk me down with my dad too as she's equally important to me, but my issue is that I have a large ballgown which will make it hard to walk with just my dad to begin with, so I asked if she wanted her scort to be our dog (he's our ring bearer and they are inseparable) she was thrilled and doesn't want to walk with anyone else nor anyone else walk him!
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  • Mrs. Spring
    Master April 2021
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    I suggessted it but my mom didn't want me to. She really dislikes my dad. I decided to have no one walk me down. Haven't lived with my parents since 18 and haven't asked them for money since 15.
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  • J
    Dedicated November 2021
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    I'm doing it! My mom had always hinted that she'd like to walk me down the aisle too as she didn't understand why only dads get to do it. I do have the issue of having a large ball gown and a narrow aisle so I have no idea how we'll fit. Maybe they'll walk in front of or behind me together?
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  • Heather
    Devoted May 2023
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    Go for it! I think it's sweet to include both parents! It's disappointing that anyone would look at you weird for wanting to honor both of your parents equally, but whatever, it's not their business. Your sister also shouldn't feel pressure about this. It's your wedding and you should do what you want, and she can do what she wants for her own wedding. 🤷‍♀️
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    Devoted April 2021
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    I am only having my father walk me down and my mother will be escorted by my brother and this is based of tradition. But you should not feel any guilt or pressure about both of them walking you down. You get to do what you want to do for your wedding and if your sister wants something different then that's on her to do and communicate.

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