Brides who have walked solo

Not. One. Regret.

It really solidified that I’m a grown ass woman doing exactly what I wanted to do. I wouldn’t change it.

I am definitely walking in solo and I know I will NOT regret it!

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You. Go. Girl!!!!!! you looked awesome doing it!!

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I am considering walking in solo but afraid maybe last minute I will be too nervous lol

View Quoted Comment Well, let me ask you a question and feel free not to answer it if it’s too personal for you... why do you want to walk in solo to begin with?

For me, I don’t have a relationship with my biological father. He hasn’t been around much since I was about eight years old. He’s been in and out of jail all of my life and is an alcoholic/drug addict. I also don’t have a relationship with my mother anymore because she started doing hardcore drugs a few years ago. I’ve been on my own for a very long time and I even took in my youngest sister when she was 16 years old. I’ve held down a job since I was fifteen years old and everything I’ve ever wanted or needed since I became of legal adult age, I’ve gotten for myself.

So, as much as it makes me a little nervous to walk alone, I am just going to remind myself of why I’m doing it. I will walk with absolute confidence knowing that I’m giving myself away and that I’ve always had my own back. My independence has always been extremely important to me since I was a teenager living under those circumstances. I’m not going to pretend that not having my mother and father at my wedding doesn’t hurt a little, because it definitely does, but these were the cards I was dealt in life, so I’m gonna make the most of them.

Also, at the end of that short walk, is a man I can trust. A man that I love most deeply and can’t wait to spend the rest of my days with. A man that will never do to our children what our fathers have done to us (his father hasn’t been around since he was very young either.) So, I’m sure the nerves and the hurt will melt right away as soon as I lock eyes with him! 🥰🥰🥰

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Hi, no I do not mind sharing with you.

Thank you for sharing your story with me, it has brought tears to my eyes. I feel so happy that you have found your happily ever after and that you are such a strong and confident person. I know what it must feel like that your parents will not be in attendance, and also to deal with what you have experienced in life. My life has not always been easy, my father passed away while I was in High School and two years after that my mom met a man off the internet and moved away with him. My oldest brother basically took care of us when this happened, over the years we have started talking again and have a better relationship but we just will never have a nice mother daughter relationship. I have put myself out there, inviting her to many wedding things/appointments and she always declines or rushes me off the phone when I call to tell her about them. Whenever we talk basically she asks for favors it is like I am the mother, she the child. One of my brothers is going to officiate the ceremony and the other will do the father daughter dance as I thought this was a longer and more intimate moment than walking the aisle. The easy thing would be ok just let mom walk me down, but apart of me is so angry to give her that... I feel like she does not deserve it, and she is all about show, if I needed something she would not care but if someone knew she did something for me she would do it so she looks good.. you know what I am saying. My only issue is I do not want to be afraid right in the moment and just grab someone to walk me down. I know that my situation might not sound awful, but there is a lot that went on that I cant even begin typing because where does it end? but I appreciate you sharing a bit of your story and I do feel a connection with you, I have worked 2 jobs and went to college full time since I was 18 years old and from than always supported myself, contributed to rent, purchased my needs and wants so it is in the same as you, I will be giving myself away.

I like the way that you put it, that your nerves will melt away when you see your groom, I am so happy that you finally found your home, your safe space, and your person. Congratulations!

View Quoted Comment I’m so sorry your father won’t be able to walk you down the aisle, but he will definitely be smiling down upon you and will be with you in spirit every step of the way. I hate that your mother is acting that way about your wedding. That sounds truly hurtful. I definitely agree that she hasn’t earned the honor to walk you down the aisle, so I wouldn’t let her. Is there anyone else? Brother, favorite uncle, etc? If there is not, then definitely don’t worry about walking alone... because you are not alone! You’ve totally got this!! I will be cheering you on! Thank you for sharing your story with me. I wish you well and congratulations on finding your person! ♥️

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Thank you, I am glad that you understand how I feel about this. It is so sad, especially seeing other people who have their parents and they are so involved, but it is ok... I will make it through. I have 3 brothers, 1 is officiating the wedding, other is doing the father daughter dance with me and the 3rd is a groomsman, I did not feel like it was right to have 1 do more than the other you know.... and I agree I do not think she has earned the honor to do that just because she is my "mom" doesn't mean she has earned it which is what she thinks. However, I am sure if it is not her it will be a huge blow out, so maybe just walking alone is best to avoid any more drama from her. Thank you so much for cheering me on it makes me so happy to have found a friend on here!