Missing my dad on my big day

I'm having my mom give me away and in lieu of the father daughter dance I'm dancing with my brother. My dad is not involved with me, and I wish I had someone in those shoes to be there on that special day. I think whatever will feel special to you, is what will be special to your father.

I'm sorry for your loss. I think you should do whatever is close to your heart! Prayers for you!

I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm not sure about the dance, but I think having your son walk you down the aisle is a great idea.

I am choosing not to do a father daughter dance as my father also passed away. However, if you want your son to walk you down the aisle, maybe do a mother/son dance with him.

I'm sure your father would have been proud no matter what. It's a tough situation. Do whatever makes you feel best

I am so sorry for your loss.

I think having your son walk you down the aisle would be so sweet!!

Sending you big hugs!

My father passed away 3 months ago, my older brother is walking me down the aisle. I'm just skipping the father/daughter dance altogether. I was very close to my dad too and I just don't even want that dance brought up at my reception.

@sarah I felt the same as you. It was always my dream to have that father/daughter dance so I can't bring myself to do it.

I am in the same situation. I am tying a locket with his photo into my bouquet so that he does "walk me down the aisle" I am also having my mom place his cap that he wore everyday on the empty seat beside her during the ceremony.

Im toying with the idea of doing a mother daugther dance as well but with my moms arthritis im waiting till we are closer to the date to see how shes feeling.

I am the opposite my mother passed away almost 4 years ago. Just recently got engaged and jumped into planning hasn't sunk in yet. I'm sure your wedding will be beautiful with your son walking you down. They're always watching us.

I never expected such heartwarming comments, thank you all so much! I know that each one of your missing parents will be with you in spirit as well. Thank you so much again for all of the sweet & loving comments.

I'm sorry for your loss. That must be so hard. I think a lot of PPs had great ideas. I like the idea of a mother son dance, and maybe sewing something of your dads into your dress or maybe a picture of him in your bouquet. I also really love the idea of your son walking you dorm the aisle!!!!

My dad also passed away 15 years ago when I was only 15. This time in my life, preparing for my wedding, is one of the hardest times I've had to deal with since. I'm having my mom walk me down the aisle and give me away. But, I still have a little bit of his ashes left in a clam seashell, so I will be carrying it with me as I walk down the aisle, and before I approach FH, I'll set them down on a little table next to his picture. It symbolizes his presence for me. We will be skipping all traditional dances except for the our first dance between the two of us, so definitely no father daughter dance. I think it would be sweet and sentimental to have your son walk you down the aisle. I'm so sorry for your loss.