i have to walk alone...

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Desiree, same to you my love.

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You're so very welcome (: I'm happy I could help!

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You really did. More than you know.

The last wedding I was at, the Bride walked herself down the aisle. You are walking to your forever!!!!!

Aww wow I'm so sorry to hear that u dont have any children if so ur son would be just great. My son is walking me down the aisle. Or if u have any nephews

View Quoted Comment I’m glad it all worked out for you! Wishing you the best.

View Quoted Comment Thanks Danielle! This is how I feel and plan to do as well!

I'm SO sorry for your loss. I can only imagine what you're going through and wish you so much peace on your journey. I just read that you have decided to have your fiance meet you halfway and I think that's just a breathtakingly wonderful idea!*

I lost my father when I was 14. My mother and brothers offered to walk me and I ended up feeling that grief so hard all of a sudden. Even though it was 20 years ago, I know I'll be a mess on the day-of just thinking about my dad not being there with me. I always knew this day would come.

So my FH and I are walking down together, arm-in-arm. We're starting our life together so it makes sense to take this walk down down the aisle together, too.

A lot of people have asked about this and when I tell them, they're almost shocked. But really, nobody else can take my father's place so I'm just not going to bother trying.

To honor him and others we've each lost, we're stringing photos up across the backdrop we're getting married in front of, that way my father and others have a "front row view" of the ceremony. I'm also wearing a ring he gave me on my 13th birthday - it has a sapphire stone, which is perfect for my "something blue". It's pretty small so I'm wearing it on my pinkie finger but I'm thrilled to have a small token close by on the day-of that will keep him symbolically close to me.

Making this decision was easy for me, but if you're having trouble deciding, maybe try meditating on it - look inward (don't ask for advice from your family - I've learned they usually have ulterior motives for their 'wisdom') and if you believe in it, ask your dad for advice. He is still listening and is still there to help, even if you can't see him physically any more!

*Edited because I'm a dum dum who didn't finish reading the thread.

My dad isn’t walking me down the isle he’s not going to the wedding because me and him really don’t have a relationship and I wasn’t going pretend our relationship was good and have him walk me down the isle(he was invited as a guest he decided not to attend which is no suprise), but my mom and grandma who raised me are walking down the isle. I come from a strong family of women and I prefer it this way. You should do what feels right for you that’s what I am doing.

I'm walking myself, but for other reasons. One reason is that my dad is a little shy and clumsy and gets embarrassed easily. I wouldn't want him to accidentally trip and be embarrassed in front of everyone. Plus I like the idea of us coming together as two strong individuals that have chosen each other. Our families will be there supporting us as honored guests, but not walking either of us. Both sets of parents will go down and take their seats before the processional begins and both my FH and I will have our own entrance after our wedding party.

My Dad passed many years ago. The only other person I would consider walking me down the aisle we asked to officiate the wedding. I plan to walk alone. I figure at 57 years old, I have earned it. Lol

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Alexandria. Thank you so much. You are so right.

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Thank you so much Tina. I have decided to walk alone and have my future hubby meet me half way. We do have a son and we discussed both of them meeting me half way as well.

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Thanks BRANDI

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Age, this was a beautiful response. I am sorry about the loss of your father as well. I feel although its been 20 years, it still stings and its like we have to adapt to this "new mormal" that never seems normal. I have decided to walk alone because you are right, I too feel no one can fill his shoes. However, I will have my FH meet me half way because I KNOW I am going to break down in that moment and he is the only person that will help me to get through. You are right about family also with their "wisdom" and opinions and suggestions. Its nerve-wrecking. But if I have to, I will stand alone in this because my Daddy taught me to be strong. Thank you so much. Love and Light to you

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Thank you Cynthia. It's a blessing you are surrounded by so many strong and uplifting women.

That's awesome I'm happy for I knew it would all work out😊

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Brandy, awwww thats sweet of you to protect your dad. I am clumsy too so I get it and I am praying I don't fall. If I do, I swear I am going to just sit there and laugh at myself for a while.

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Hey Ann, sorry to hear about your dad also. Yeah at 57, your'e way independent sis. You got it.

I was just at a wedding where she walked herself down the aisle. Maybe if you want to incorporate your dad you can carry a picture of him with you? Just an idea