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Stephanie
Super July 2020

i have to walk alone...

Stephanie, on September 25, 2019 at 3:26 PM

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Hey Ladies, my Father recently passed away on 8/8/2019 (Rest in Heaven Daddy) and I have no one else close to me to walk me down the isle. Is this a thing or not? I have only been to one wedding where a bride walked down by herself and her father and step father were both there. I thought about a...

Hey Ladies, my Father recently passed away on 8/8/2019 (Rest in Heaven Daddy) and I have no one else close to me to walk me down the isle. Is this a thing or not? I have only been to one wedding where a bride walked down by herself and her father and step father were both there. I thought about a few of my uncles stepping in, but realistically, they are unreliable. My brother and I aren't on the best terms and does not support my relationship. It makes me sad every time I think about this part of my wedding. I am also trying to figure out some ways to honor my Dad during the ceremony or while I am walking down the isle....Alone.

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  • Stephanie
    Super July 2020
    Stephanie ·
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    K.glass I am sorry to hear about your loss as well. I will be including pictures of my father on lockets to tie on my bouquet.

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  • AEW
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    Hi Stephanie,

    Please accept my condolences. There is a quote from Harry Potter that I absolutely love: The ones that love us never really leave us. You can always find them, in here (your heart).

    That being said, there is a beautiful song called "You'll never walk alone" It's a sad song, not gonna lie, but it would be fitting as a tribute to your dad and something to (maybe) walk down the aisle to. Give it a listen and let me know what you think.


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  • Eshell
    Devoted July 2021
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    Hello Stephanie. My sincere Condolences on the recent passing of your dad. My mom passed in 2018 and I’ll honor her with her picture on my bouquet and a honor stand also with her picture. Honestly I think you can walk up alone I see nothing wrong with that. I’ve seen a few people online walking alone or their sons walking with them. My uncle will b giving me away. All these the best dear.
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  • Michelle
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    First, I'm sorry about your dad, I pray for your peace of mind, your understanding and that your love for him never dwells.

    Secondly, I'm big on Jesus ( I do apologize for bringing religion into this) but just because he's not here physically doesn't mean that he won't be there spiritually. He'll be with you more than ever now. Don't worry! It's totally ok to walk down alone. Don't drive yourself crazy trying to find someone else. Just enjoy that moment especially because he would want you to!

    You can honor him by hanging a small photo of him around your bouquet. Maybe save a seat for him with an object of his or some flowers. Or have a candle lit for him somewhere in your venue. If nothing else comes to mind, a simple I love you will do just fine! 😘
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  • L
    Super October 2020
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    My first marriage my best friend (a man) walked me down and became my patron of honor so stayed by my side. How about your fiancé father or beloved grandfather figure. Or so what I’m doing for second wedding. Do first look before ceremony and walk hand in hand down the aisle.
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  • Stephanie
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    AEW thank you so much. That is a beautiful quote. And I will definitely listen to that song and let you know my thoughts and feelings. Thank you for your condolences. ❤
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  • Stephanie
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    Eshell. Thank you for your condolences. I am sorry to hear about your mom. I have decided to add locket pictures on my bouquet and also save a seat for him. I want to do something else as well. I'm not sure what yet. I think I may just walk alone and have my FH meet me half way. Thank you so much for the feedback. Blessing to you. 💛
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  • Stephanie
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    Leslie, I think I am going to have my FH meet me half way. Both my grandfather's are passed away as well. Thanks for the input dear.
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  • Stephanie
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    Hey Michelle. Thank you so much. I did decide to hang his pictures on my bouquet and also to save a seat for him. Candles will definitely be lit in his honor as well. Great minds think alike. Thank you for your condolences and sweet words. God Bless. ❤
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    Beginner September 2020
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    Hello
    Sending my condolences to you, if you have any children maybe your son can walk you down the aisle.
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  • Keri
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    We are putting a chalkboard up for my mother in law that says you’d be here today if heaven weren’t so far away
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  • Stephanie
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    Hey Travonne. That was my first thought to have our son walk me down. He's 5, but my FH told me has something special planned for my son to do for me as a surprise so that's out. So I trust him so I will let him do what he has planned. Thanks for the input. 🤗
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  • Stephanie
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    Keri. That's sweet 🤗
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  • Diana
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    I don’t think there’s anything wrong with walking alone. My father passed away in 2014. So I will be walking alone as well. My father taught me how to be an independent woman. So when I walk down the aisle I will walked as the independent woman he raised!! FH will meet me a few feet before I get to the alter, we will then walk the rest of the way, for us it shows we’re walking the life together. As far as remembering my father, I have a special seat just for him with his picture sitting on it. I’ll also carry one of his “handkerchief” that I made from his shirts.
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  • Stephanie
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    Diana. I love that. Almost everything you said, I was already thinking of doing. I get it, my Father knew I was independent and always able to gold my own. He taught me that. And that's what I will do. Sorry for your loss as well. Thanks so much. ❤
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  • Diana
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    Your very welcome sweetie!! I hope you can find comfort and healing as well. It will be hard for us on our wedding day. Call me crazy, but I know they will be there watching.
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    My dad passed away in 2017 and I know this will be the hardest part of the day for me. I'm having my brother walk me down but I'm honoring my dad by having the photographer take a photo with me and a framed photo of my dad
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  • Stephanie
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    Lindsay, I am sorry to hear about your loss and I agree, it will be the hardest part of the big day. I get sad just imagining that moment. I think having that photo taken is a great way to honor him. Thanks for the input and condolences. ❤ good luck with everything.
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    Diana, not crazy at all my love. They'll be watching, they'll be there in spirit, they'll be smiling as well. Prayers to you that you get through it. Thanks for you being so kind. 💛
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    Savvy October 2019
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    Thank you. I'm sorry for your loss as well. Do whatever feels right to you. He is sending his love to you. Good luck ❤
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