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Stephanie
Super July 2020

i have to walk alone...

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

Posted in Wedding Ceremony 244

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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  • Erica
    Dedicated November 2019
    Erica ·
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    How about your mother ? My grandma (who raised me and adopted me) is going to walk me down the aisle Smiley smile
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    Savvy May 2020
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    You could get a pendant with his picture and attach it to your bouquet so you will still be walking down with him. You could also have part of one of his shirts swen into the inside of your dress in a heart shape. He will still be with you on your special day. Im so sorry for your loss.
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  • Madison
    Dedicated October 2019
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    Sorry for your loss. I wanted to walk down the aisle alone but my family threw a fit. I think you'll do a great job by yourself. Your dad is still with you.
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  • Andrea
    Super May 2020
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    Walk the aisle yourself. What’s wrong with that? Don’t ask somebody just for the sake of having someone to walk with. My dad passed away last year, but he wasn’t part of my life anyways. I was never going to ask him to walk me down the aisle.
    My moh and one of my bridesmaids but have dads that have passed away. My moh had her uncle walk her down the aisle and bridesmaid her brother; but they have awesome relationships. If you don’t have a relationship with someone like that, don’t ask anyone. It’s not sad,
    it’s not odd, unfortunately you lost your father who would’ve walked you down the aisle. If that was my situation I’d honor my father by walking alone like the queen he raised me to be and not take away from that relationship by asking someone random to walk with you.
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    Just Said Yes March 2024
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    I'm so sorry for your loss. I also lost my dad last year, he passed away unexpectedly just before I got engaged so I completely understand how you're feeling. I decided to honor him by placing a chair with a ribbon and flowers and a framed picture of him with a sign saying "We know you would be here today if heaven weren't so far away." I got the idea on Pinterest.
    As for walking down the aisle I think I will walk alone. I wish you all the happiness in the world and just know whatever you decide to do, your father is always and forever with you.

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  • Michelle
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    🥰 No problem at all, any time!
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  • Amy
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    There is nothing wrong with walking down the aisle alone...honestly your dad will be right there walking with you. I lost my dad 8/18/17 and my heart breaks everytime I think of the walk or the daddy daughter dance. Just remember to smile all day and enjoy every moment of your wedding day, that's what your dad would want. Hugs to you ♡
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  • Carlette
    Dedicated August 2020
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    My condolences to you. My daughter will be walking with me as my dad passed a year ago yesterday. My cousin had our grandmother wall her. I think walking alone is just fine as well.
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  • Keri
    Dedicated October 2019
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    Thank you ❤️ Hope it helps.
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    Your dog may be the right choice. Is there any better living example of unconditional love and loyalty , protection and comfort, that still gives you a large measure of Independence, than a loving and we'll loved dog?
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  • Stephanie
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    Thank you LindsaySmiley heart

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  • Stephanie
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    Hey Judith. Thanks for your response. My dog passed away last year and I have not found a replacement for her yet. I had her 13 years.

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  • Stephanie
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    Hey Carlette sorry about your loss as well. I think its sweet to have the grandmother. I wish mine were still alive. I miss her so. Thanks for the feedbackSmiley heart

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  • Stephanie
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    Hey Amy OMG its crazy they have the same date of transitioning but 2 years apart. My heart breaks at the thought of the same things. I am actually dreading those parts but I told myself I would get through it, allow myself to feel whatever I feel and let it pass and enjoy the moments because I know that's what my daddy would want. Thank you for the input. Good luck to you. Smiley heart

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  • Stephanie
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    Elizabeth, thank you so much for your condolences. I am sorry about your loss as well. I think what you are doing to honor him on your big day is very sweet. Thanks for the feedback. Smiley heart

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  • Stephanie
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    Hey Andrea, I agree. I raised me to be independent and to stand on my own if need be and I will do just that. Thanks so much.

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  • Stephanie
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    Madison, omg why would your family throw a fit? Its your day. If you wanted to walk down the isle with a goat on a leash, they need to support you. Thank you for your condolences.

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  • Stephanie
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    HI Evie, yes I think I am going to do the charms on my bouquet with his picture and also save a seat for him. I am not sure what else though. Thanks for the input.

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  • Stephanie
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    Hi Erica. No I don't want my mom to walk me down. I want her to enjoy everything else she is supposed to do that day.

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  • Adree-Anna
    Dedicated November 2020
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    Walking alone is okay, walking with a brother or uncle, or even your FFIL or groom is okay. Or a woman, sister, mom, grandma
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