Giving away of bride question.

I'm not really sure.... Maybe your mom (or step-dad) could say, "Her father, her step-dad (or mother) and I".

It doesn't have to be complicated just because your situation is different than usual. You could also pin a photo-charm to your bouquet of him. That is a good way to keep him involved as well.

Oh I have him involved in more ways than one but I just really want him to be a part of giving me away even when he isnt there.

How about just "her parents"? If you consider your step-father a parent, that will cover it.

Here are some ideas: http://weddings.about.com/od/yourweddingceremony/a/Giving-Away-The-Bride-Traditions-And-Alternatives.htm

Unless you want the officiant to ask who is giving the bride away, you can skip that part, and just have the officiant mention something about your dad and all your relatives that have passed in the ceremony.

Hm... does your officiant have any suggestions? Since he has dealt with hundreds (if not thousands) of brides before he should know best what to do.

Instead of having the people who are physically giving you away answer your officiant with a response about your father who passed, you could ask your officiant to say a few words about your father giving you away right after you parents say "we do".

My parents said "she gives herself with our blessing and the blessing of her family". You could do something similar! That includes ALL of your family- your dad, your step dad and your mom

My son answered "the family and I"

We didn't include it. But if you want to those are all good suggestions