Dont want to be given away. What to do about a processional?

You'll find lots of good ideas on here between checking past posts and the responses you will get.

I walked up the aisle with my (now) husband.

It's not too small for a processional but if you would rather not have one, you don't have to

I've been to several including my sister's. Are you saying you don't want to walk down the aisle at all? No one finds the bride walking down the aisle weird no matter what size the wedding is and no matter if she's walking by herself or not.

I just dont know if would be worth it. Outdoor wedding. 30 people. Small aisle.

I am also anti-being given away. On top of that, there will be no guests at our ceremony other than the wedding party. I'll be the only "procession" and I'll either be walking in by myself or with FH.

Well, since you have to enter somehow, most people have a processional. No one would think it strange for you to walk in with that number of guests. If you don't want to be given away, then simply walk in by yourself, with your FH, or--if you want to include your dad--walk in with him but just have him sit down at the front instead of giving you away.

I rarely 'give' brides or grooms away. What I do instead (because I don't necessarily want to take that moment away from my couples) is this.

The bride or other partner walks up the aisle, either escorted or not; sometimes with their future spouse. Then I say;

"Names, years ago, although it might feel like only yesterday, two beloved children were born into this world, and in these children, you saw infinite hope and possibility. You created homes where they could explore and cultivated their extraordinary potential and deepen their sense of self. You loved them, you rejoiced with them, and you cried with them. On this day, we see them taking a new step together, but it is not a step away from you; it is a step with you beside them.

Names, do you present and support Bride on this glorious day and welcome Groom into your family?

Names, do you present and support Groom on this glorious day and welcome Bride into your family? "

It's a little less like 'giving away' and more like 'taking in".

Sometimes, we'll just deputize a few people to gather the guests around the couple and then start, without anyone processing at all, but I've done weddings with 10 guest where we've had an informal processional.

I've been to a small wedding that had a processional. The bride didn't walk with anyone at that wedding either. She did the walk halfway by herself and then met her husband for the rest of the walk. If that's not your style though, it is perfectly fine to walk the whole way alone too.

First, I want to comment saying how much I love Celia's speech. That is wonderful. And I think you could either walk down yourself or with FH. It'll probably feel less like a processional if the two of you come in together.

Celia, those are the loviest words written down. If I was in NJ, I'd hire you! Thank you!

I agree, change the wording. We had my husband's parents walk him, and both of my parents walk me. It was less of the males handing over the female type scenario this way.