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Caitlin M.
Dedicated March 2014

Asking my dad to walk me down the aisle...

Caitlin M., on June 20, 2013 at 9:00 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 8

Hey! So my sister told me that my parents were talking and my mom said she was kind of upset because I didn't formally ask my dad to walk me down the aisle. I never even thought of doing that....is that part of wedding etiquette? I just always assumed he would walk me down the aisle lol

So I guess my question is I am seeing him this weekend and want to ask him in a cool/creative way that will be very memorable for him Smiley smile Any ideas??

Thanks!!

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Latest activity by Katie, on June 5, 2015 at 3:23 PM
  • Barbara
    Master September 2014
    Barbara ·
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    Are there any pictures of him holding your hand while you're walking when you were little? Maybe you could frame that for him, and say something like "you walked me then" etc etc.

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  • Caitlin M.
    Dedicated March 2014
    Caitlin M. ·
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    Lynzey thats what I thought!! Hahaha we are very close and I had always assumed. But when I heard that my mom had said that I feel like I need to do something special..hahaha

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  • FinallyDoingIt
    Master July 2014
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    I think it's sweet if you formally ask him. I don't have a creative bone in my body to help you out with an idea.

    Edited to add- I want to ask my stepdad in a cute way so I'll be taking notes.

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  • KristnH
    Master November 2013
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    I like @Lynzey's idea (surprise, surprise), but also agree that it seems like it should've been assumed. I asked my dad what he thought about me formally asking him (another bride brought it up in a post a few weeks ago), and he just looked at me like I was crazy. He assumed he was and figured I felt the same - it's kind of a "duhhh..." kinda thing Smiley smile

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  • Future Mrs.
    Expert August 2013
    Future Mrs. ·
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    It was an assumed thing with us. One of the first things my dad said after I got engaged was "Man, guess I gotta get in shape so I can look good!"

    But, it's really cute to ask too I think!

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  • Tee76
    Super July 2013
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    How about taking him to lunch or dinner just the two of you. Set aside an hour or so just for the two of u maybe a small gift such as the framed photo of him holding ur hand and walking you when u were small like someone had suggested. Good luck with whatever u decide to do. I know it'll be special

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  • Mrs. W
    Devoted June 2013
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    My dad was a little upset, too. As soon as I asked him, everything smoothed over.

    It was a really touching moment for us. =)

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  • Katie
    Savvy September 2015
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    I also want to do the same. What did you end up doing?

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