i have to walk alone...

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Elizabeth. Thank you for your kind words. Everyone in my family has their suggestion of what they want instead of them thinking of me. Its insane. But ultimately I will choose what I want.

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KrystalHeart thank you and I am sorry about the loss of your father at such a tender age. Best wishes to you as well.

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Thank you Judith.

First, I am sorry about your dad.

Second. I feel this so much, even though mine is alive, My dad and I are not on talking terms due to years of abuse and negativity. We haven't been for a long time now.

My sister got married two years ago and felt the need to have him walk her down the aisle. He showed up at the rehearsal drunk, left drunker, all while hitting the groom's mother's RENTAL car and saying it was her fault. The car was parked. No one was near the car, and it was parked in my grandmother's driveway. He was coming from across the lawn. Since then, I have thought about who would be walking me down the aisle. At this point, my best friend is my maid of honor.. if it's not my sister, which I have been going back and forth on...but then which ever one of them is not my maid of honor, most likely my sister, could walk me down...or I can have my mom walk me....or perhaps even my dog, she has been there by my side for about 8 years.

A really awesome I deal that I had seen is, putting something of his in your bouqet, or at the part where you hold on to it. Or sewing a little something to your dress, most likely where you know where it is. I am going to have a small table, with pictures of those we lost but will be there in spirit. With led candles beside them. Here in Kenai it gets windy so im not going to chance it with real candles

My father passed away as well, I asked my mother to give me away. I think if you don't want to walk alone you should have someone that you're really close to do the honor. It would be a nice way of letting them know how much they mean to you.

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OMG Andria I am sorry to hear that. That is horrible. I am glad you have good people around you supporting you. I think I may do something on bouquet on my wedding day. Thanks for the input. Good luck with everything.

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Anna I am sorry about your loss. Thank you for your feedback.

I have a good relationship with my father and I'm likely walking down the aisle alone.

View Quoted Comment Hey Jennifer. Thanks for the input. Does your dad know? How is yall's relationship?

I'm so sorry for your loss! 😔 I lost my dad in January and got engaged in August. I'm always so saddened to imagine my wedding because I know my dad won't physically be there. I plan to reserve a seat for him at my wedding, and I'm unsure if I'll walk alone or if I'll ask my uncle...

I'm right there with you though and it's such a hard situation. Regardless of what you decide to do, Know your dad will be there and he will be so proud! ♥

View Quoted Comment Yes. He asked me if he'd be "giving me away." I told him I am not a fan of the history behind that tradition nor the terminology of giving me away. I explained that I was torn on that for only 1 reason which is the possibility of others thinking I had slighted him purposely. I asked him how he would feel about it and he said he didn't care and it was up to me. He knows me and who I am, I just don't want people thinking I did it to spite him somehow. I'm trying to think of creative ways to go around this particular tradition. FH and I discussed him (FH) meeting me halfway and walking me the rest to symbolize two autonomous people meeting each other halfway to begin their life as 1 unit. I kind of like that. I have some time to figure it out.

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Hi Brittany. I am sorry to hear about your loss also. It's so hard every time I think about it and vision my big day in my head. Reserving a seat for your father is a sweet gesture. IDK who I would have walk me. Our family has been so complicated to deal with lately. But honestly, no one can fill his shoes anyway. Good luck to you.

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Jennifer, it was great you you and your Dad could have that conversation and its even better that he supports your decision. Sound like a strong willed woman you are. I love it. I like the idea of FH meeting half way. That's beautiful. Good luck with everything. Thanks for sharing with me.

U cld always walk urself n carry a pic of ur father down the aisle. My sister is walking me and we r carrying his picture. We lost him in Feb this yr.

I am so so sorry to hear that 😔 best things and complete mental peace is what I wish towards you in this horrible situation.

About walking down the aisle alone... I don't know if this'll help, but I'm thinking about walking alone down the aisle myself since my parents won't speak to me and they'll be there. It must be a hard thing to focus on and there's absolutely no replacement for your dad, but maybe thinking of it as not walking ALONE ALONE but thinking he's right beside you in spirit, transparent, only you can feel and see him walking with you will ease the pain a little and make it a bit more rememberable (please correct my writing if I misspelled). Or maybe have something made with something of his for you to wear while walking down the aisle that can somehow make you feel secure that you can do this and and that somehow you feel his person with you. Best of luck and wishes 😔💕

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Catherine thank you SO MUCH

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Mariana, Thank you so much. Yeah I am thinking of incorporating a lockets with his picture in bout bouquet somehow. Someone even suggested saving a seat for him. I know I wont be completely alone. I carry him with me daily. Thank you so much dear.