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Sheila
Savvy August 2015

Father and 2 Brothers to walk me down the aisle (?)

Sheila, on July 23, 2014 at 3:24 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 9

I have two older brothers that I've made clear to my fiancé I'd like as part of our wedding. He feels that his groomsmen should only be his picks and that he is having to bump off 2 of his friends to fit my brothers in. I understand his being upset about this.

Would it be weird to have my two brothers join my dad in walking me down the aisle? My mom is deceased; so can they just take the place of my mother? How would that work? Having 3 next to me would be awkward and tight though (and not appealing for photographs hehehe). Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated!

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Latest activity by Sheila, on July 31, 2014 at 8:00 PM
  • L + R
    Master September 2014
    L + R ·
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    I don't think he should have to bump off 2... Why not just add them? To me, having them there in that special moment means more than having an even number bridal party.

    You could also have reserved seating and have them seated right before your bridal party walks out or something.

    Or one of them could give a toast and one be an usher?

    I don't think you'll like the idea of all three hanging on your arms to walk you down the aisle. To me, It takes away from YOU.

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  • AndixLyn
    Master June 2015
    AndixLyn ·
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    Why dont you make them men of honor on YOUR side. his groomsmen are HIS people. you can have boys & girls, its ok these days.

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  • Katie
    Super June 2014
    Katie ·
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    Could you add them as ushers? Or like Andi said, have them stand up on your side since they are your brothers.

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  • Christina
    Devoted April 2014
    Christina ·
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    Just add them in. The sides do not have to be equal. I wouldnt have them walk you down the aisle. It would be too distracting and take the focus off of you.

    Btw I would probably be offended if my groom said absolutely no to my brothers standing there with him.

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  • Kylene
    VIP October 2014
    Kylene ·
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    I'd just add them to you're side, personally. However, if you want to have them walk you down the aisle, it could work. How long is your aisle? Maybe they split it in thirds? One of your bros starts you off down the aisle, another is standing a third of the way down and your first brother hands you off to him. THen he walks you to your dad who is another third down the aisle, and then he takes you up to the front? This could work well with a long aisle. But a short one might make it really tricky.

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  • A
    Dedicated August 2014
    a.marie ·
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    If you want themt o walk you down the aisle, go for it. It might be a little weird since there are three of them, but you'll figure it out if it's what you really want! There are ways to make it work... your bothers could maybe walk you partially to your dad, and then your dad takes you the rest of the way? I'm having my grandfather and brother walk me down the aisle, but there are only two... so that makes it a little easier.

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  • Future Mrs. Burt
    Super July 2015
    Future Mrs. Burt ·
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    Maybe have them be ushers???

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  • DFG2014
    Super November 2014
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    Have them be ushers!

    It would be really odd to have that many people walk you down and distracting.

    And if he would prefer the groomsman were his pics than that's fine!

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  • Sheila
    Savvy August 2015
    Sheila ·
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    Thanks ladies! We've decided to have them walk me the first half and then pass me onto my dad. That was a perfect solution! And my brothers love the idea much more than being groomsmen anyway. Smiley smile

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