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Just Said Yes June 2017

Don't want Dad to walk me down the aisle...

Aimee, on September 13, 2016 at 2:17 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 2 32

My dad was a pretty distant parent emotionally and I really don't like the idea of him walking me down the aisle. I am inviting him to the wedding, though. Do brides ever walk alone?

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Latest activity by Carnesha, on April 27, 2026 at 11:30 AM
  • RealLindseyO
    Master October 2017
    RealLindseyO ·
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    You can absolutely walk alone! Or with your mom or a close friend.

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  • Mrs. CK
    VIP November 2015
    Mrs. CK ·
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    Brides walk alone all the time! You could also have your mom walk you down, your kids (if you have any), a grandfather/mother, uncle/aunt. Anyone you are super close to.

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  • MarleyAnne22
    Super October 2016
    MarleyAnne22 ·
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    I went to a friends wedding this past weekend and she was never close to her dad. So her brother walked her.

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  • Lynnie
    WeddingWire Administrator October 2016
    Lynnie ·
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    Hi Aimee, welcome to WW! Make sure to upload a picture for your avatar (instead of the default icons) so that we can get to know you and tell you apart from all the other posters.

    You can do whatever you want! You can walk by yourself, have your mom or a close family member walk you, you could walk halfway down on your own and have your FH meet you halfway and walk the rest of the way together - totally up to you!


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  • Helen
    Super September 2016
    Helen ·
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    Aimee....you can have whom ever you choose. Or be solo. As long as you are happy with it

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  • 033118
    Super March 2018
    033118 ·
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    I plan to walk alone!!!!

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  • Chrissy
    Master September 2016
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    I walked alone saturday. Do whatever you want.

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  • FutureMrsWognakou
    Dedicated October 2016
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    I'm in the same boat as you. My mom is walking me down the aisle, she worked hard to help me become the person that I am and she deserves that moment.

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  • Spiffy
    Devoted April 2017
    Spiffy ·
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    You can walk alone I've heard of this. It happens often actually. My dad is pretty distant in my life also and he is invited but I've asked my god father to walk me down. If i didnt have him i would have asked my brother

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  • Samantha
    Super August 2017
    Samantha ·
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    I was curious about this also. My parents divorced when I was young and he kind of screwed us over and left us homeless but anyway. My mom remarried and I was thinking about having my stepdad walk me but I know if I invite my dad he will start problems if he doesn't get to walk me down the aisle. He is the definition of an entitled parent. He was distant also.

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  • Mrs.K
    VIP June 2017
    Mrs.K ·
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    I feel like there is the 'traditional' way to do things that everyone thinks they have to do...

    But you can do whatever you want! My fiance is having his dad be his best man so my MOH will be paired with a GM for stuff because his dad will be with his mom...

    Do whatever you want! Walk alone, pick another male that's important in your life, walk with your dog...whatever!

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  • FutureMrsMaidenName
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    A lot of brides walk alone! You do whatever is comfortable for you.

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  • FutureMrsWheeler
    Dedicated November 2017
    FutureMrsWheeler ·
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    My dad was never present in my life. My FH wants to ask his father to walk me but idk. He's lovely but I don't want him to feel awkward. FH says he won't. My mom raised me and I told her I love you but idc if a man doesn't walk me down. I'm going to have my fur babies so I'm happy with that

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  • Alice
    Expert October 2016
    Alice ·
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    My grown son is walking me down the aisle

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  • MrsMcPherson
    Super August 2016
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    Absolutely! There is nothing wrong with walking alone. <3

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  • Sam
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    My dad is my best friend in the world and I love him dearly but he's not an emotional guy and I personally don't like the idea of one man giving me to another man so I'm walking myself, I don't think it's a big deal at all! Smiley smile

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    AshleyR ·
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    I love my dad, but I am walking alone because #feminism

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  • Brumbaughwedding2016
    Dedicated September 2016
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    It's your wedding and you can do whatever makes you happy!

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  • Orchids
    Master March 2018
    Orchids ·
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    My dad used to terrorize and beat the snot out of me and my sibs on a regular basis. I'll be walking myself.

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  • FutureMrsC
    Devoted June 2017
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    I went to a wedding where the bride had no parents and the groom went to meet her to walk her down the aisle. It was the sweetest thing ever.

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