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Just Said Yes June 2018

Father and step father.

Lillie, on May 17, 2017 at 11:22 AM Posted in Planning 0 8

Im assuming this is an issue that comes up a lot... i want my father to walk me down the isle but i also want my step dad to be involved. Any ideas?

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Latest activity by Amanda, on May 17, 2017 at 2:30 PM
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    Just Said Yes June 2018
    Lillie ·
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    My father is so old fashion. My step father would not be hurt if i did not have him walk me down, but i think my father might be upset if my step gather walked me along side him. But its important to me to have them both involved. Just not sure how to do it yet

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  • reirei
    Super June 2017
    reirei ·
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    Have him do a reading? Have dad walk you down the aisle and do father-daughter dance with stepdad?

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  • Ashley
    Devoted June 2017
    Ashley ·
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    Im having them both walk me down the aisle. My stepfather who does not have any kids himself was floored when I asked and my dad was surprisingly supportive of my decision. Make sure you ask your father before you ask your stepfather though

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  • Red2018
    VIP August 2018
    Red2018 ·
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    You could have your step father do a reading. That way he is involved as well

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  • DC
    Super May 2018
    DC ·
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    They can both walk you.

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  • Jaimee
    Master October 2019
    Jaimee ·
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    If you want to have your father walk you down, then have him do it. Your step-dad can do a reading and/or have a father/daughter dance with him.

    Alternatively for the walk, your step-father can walk you to your father, who then walks you the rest of the way.

    Also, just as a heads up OP, people have responded to the other thread you posted. Try not to post and ghost! It's also wise to try and condense all your questions into one thread, as to not "clog" the front page; this last bit being for future reference.

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  • MS. MACMEN
    VIP March 2018
    MS. MACMEN ·
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    Ooooh I really like @Jay's idea where your step dad can walk you halfway to your dad. That would be really touching to watch as a guest

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  • Amanda
    Super May 2018
    Amanda ·
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    I have the same situation. My stepdad has been in my life for 26 of my 28 years and practically raised me. My dad paid child support, but that's about all the "support" I got from him. Our relationship wasn't the best but it got better in recent years. My dad really likes my stepdad, so I didn't think it would be an issue to have them split the walk (my stepdad from the bridal suite to the aisle) and he would hand me off to my dad to walk me the rest of the way. My stepdad would walk around the edge of the ceremony and meet us at the front. I thought this would be a good compromise, however, my dad has not talked to me since we had this discussion 7 months ago. Needless to say, the dad who has always been there for me no matter what (my stepdad) will be walking me down the aisle and my dad will not be invited.

    It's ultimately your decision in how they are both involved. It is your day, so do whatever it is you want. If they're reasonable people, they will show up and be respectful of your decision.

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