Father unable to walk me down the isle

Plenty of fathers, in wheelchairs, have escorted their daughters down the aisle. Count yourself among them. It can be done, and it can be done beautifully.

If you're concerned with your ball gown interfering with your dad's wheelchair, here's an idea. Have your MOH follow you down the aisle -- right behind you and dad. Your guests will totally understand, and it won't detract from your moment, at all. Don't dismiss the idea -- weddings can be the most memorable if the bride goes out of her way to do something different -- for all of the right reasons. You have no idea what that visual will mean to your guests (and what the feeling will mean to you), and not a one of them will care that you broke with protocol that nobody's monitoring. Let her watch and correct anything that could go wrong (as in moving the train or any portion of your gown). Hey, she's the MOH, right? Who else would you trust with such a task?

Remember, you are living in an age in which the traditional wedding ceremony is merely a template. I can tell you, based on personal and professional experience, that countless brides change the traditional ceremony to accommodate their own beliefs and needs. If you believe your father should have this honor, then have your MOH, the lady you chose because she means the most to you, do the most truly significant thing she can do for you on your wedding day -- which is to make this vision a seamless reality.

I promise you, Sheri, having her walk behind you and your father, the true VIPs, will be something that will not only enable your beloved father to do something that would a highlight moment of his life, but it will be a memory your guests will never forget. Sure, you could have her walk the aisle before you, as is the typical protocol, but why not change it up a bit in honor of your dad and the unique situation the two of you find yourselves in?

There won't be a judgmental eye in the house -- I promise you that. In fact, there may not be a dry eye in the house. Just take it slow and steady.

Thank you Rachel for such an inspirational advice

If you want him there, he will do anything to be a part of it!!

*aisle

But please don't exclude your father because of his disability

I love Rachel's idea. My thoughr was to ask your mom to walk with you too. And then she can help watch your dress.

Any time Rachel posts it's like word magic. Makes me want to melt.

Check with your dad to make sure it is what he wants. Sometimes elderly parents or grandparents with canes/walkers/wheelchairs don't want to be part of the processional because they're self-conscious.

If he does want to escort you down the aisle, make it happen!

Check with your dad to make sure it is what he wants. Sometimes elderly parents or grandparents with canes/walkers/wheelchairs don't want to be part of the processional because they're self-conscious.

If he does want to escort you down the aisle, make it happen!

My father passed away many years ago so I asked my mom to walk me down the aisle. About 3 weeks ago, she fell and fractured her knee. She spent 2 weeks in a physical therapy facility and was sent home on Easter Sunday. She's in a wheelchair with her leg sticking straight out and can't put any pressure on her leg for 6 more weeks. So she will be seated in the front row and will stand to give me away. My brother will walk me down the aisle (which is what she wanted all along). She didn't want the attn to be on her and she didn't want to roll over my dress. Ask your dad what his preference is and go with that. It'll be okay either way (that's what I'm telling myself because my wedding is only 11 days away and I'm stressed out!

Is your ceremony in a church or are you having it somewhere where you will need to set up chairs? If you're creating the ceremony space just make a wider aisle that can accommodate both your dress and your father. My dad has ALS so when I made decisions about where the ceremony would be held I made sure that if he's in a wheelchair by then it could still accommodate him.

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First post was a great idea. Just make sure you make the aisle a little bigger. I plan to walk down with both my parents and will be widening the aisle to make sure we all go down comfortably

My dad is rolling in front and my stepdad is walking beside me.