Father/Stepfather

Holy cow. I'm having the same problem today. Both my dad and my stepdad (who's been as much my dad) agreed to walk me down the aisle. But once my stepdad found out I wanted them both to do it he backed out. I am one distraught bride. I cannot imagine either of them not walking me down the aisle. What do I do??

They both could walk you down if you want! Or, are you doing the presentation or giving away of the bride at the end if the aisle? You could have your dad walk you and have your step dad join you there.

Love how @Fall Bride incorporated her step dad in a more upbeat dance. It still honors him but also seems like a great way to start the dancing!

I walked alone, then had my father and stepfather meet me at the alter for a brief hug and kiss

My step Dad passed away a little over a year ago. When I thought about who would walk me I always thought my Step Dad would walk me halfway and my Dad would walk the rest. I think they could have their own songs to dance to but maybe find condensed versions so it's not too long.

It's just a thought but maybe both of them can walk you down the aisle

Good point @Fallbride! Unless there's a particular verse you want played.

My FH is having his dad as the best man and his step dad is lighting the unity candle...could your step-dad light your candle?

Have them both do it. One on either side or switch off half way down the aisle.

Have them both do it. One on either side or switch off half way down the aisle.

Have them both do it. One on either side or switch off half way down the aisle.

Have them both do it. One on either side or switch off half way down the aisle.

I'm kinda struggling with this too because my step-dad has been in my life since I was 6 and he's just as much of a father to me. I think I'm going to ask both of them walk me down the aisle, but have my father "give me away". Then I'll do the typical father/daughter dance, and having my step-father give a blessing before we eat. But I didn't think of doing a reading during the ceremony or a second dance that started the dance portion of the reception; those are good ideas too.

I'm planning on having both my dad and step dad walk me down; one on either side. We can set how large the aisle is so it's not a big deal, but you might need to consider if your aisle will be large enough, especially if your dress is poofy. I think having one walk you half way and then switching would also be nice.

Our officiant is crafting a unity ceremony including our parents so that both sides can be involved.

I don't really like the idea of cutting things up. I would just have both of them walk you down the aisle and give them each a song for the father/daughter dance. FSIL had this problem but both her dad and step-dad did not want to walk with each other so once I told her I was having my mom walk me down the aisle when I was married, she went with this as well and still did a dance with each.

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