My dad passed away 4.5 years ago. Has anyone who lost their dad walk down the aisle alone or have someone else walk them?

I lost my dad back in 2013. His best friend was always his "brother from another mother" and "my other dad" so he's gonna walk with me.

So sorry to hear that. theres no right or wrong way to walk down the isle. you can be traditional, nontraditional, whatever as long as it makes you happy. its YOUR day, nobody elses and keeping you happy and comfortable is the goal. if youd prefer to walk alone, more power to you. if nof, you could chose whoever youd like that might provide some type of comfort to you. if thats your mother, bestfriend, hubby, cousin, fathers friend, etc., go for it. it truly will be an emotional day but there are tons of ways to incorporate him into your special day. you could do all of what you mentioned and you could get a bouquet locket and put a photo of him in it. those photos always turn out stunning. i think its a great idea to put there photo in a seat. another alternative- memory table. you could dedicate a table to putting frames up of loved ones that have passed on. you have many, many options and if you wanted to do all, you could 100% do so on a budget. you can check out more ideas on pinterest! good luck love 💕

View Quoted Comment Agreed! Whatever feels right for you . It’s YOUR wedding. I’m having both my parents walk me

Hi
I def can relate. Our first wedding happened so fast due to us rushing and not thinking it out...money wise and the lost of my father. I couldn't beleive my dad wasnt there to walk me. So i always said in 5 years ill do it over hoping to feel a little as ease
I always said ill have ALL my brothers walk me but it then narrow down to my mom walking me down now for our renewal and my slide ahow while im walkin down will have my dad picture Iam walking down as an contribute to him with his favorite bon Marley song. I hope this get better for you and congrats

I wanted to edit my forum and say my 1st wedding ceremony was at city hall and his favorite song is BOB MARLEY "this is love"

Mines been gone for 12 years, so Ive kind of numbed out that idea at a younger age. I always thought my grandpa would take his place, but he was diagnosed with dementia about four years ago and doesnt reconize me or comprehend I am one of four granddaughters to the point where its just best I dont send him an invite. (Its not all sad, hes still fiercly independent and was P.O.'d that time we put a silver alert out for him aka two weeks ago. He still drives sometimes and drives well.)


But I know exactly what you mean. I told my family since they cant, I dont want anyone to. My mom was a little peeved I didnt ask her, but more understanding than anything. I do have a brother whom shares a name with my dad and grandpa, but we talked and it felt weird. Im also not very public with mourning or missing people, so my brother and I are doing something subtle in a picture as tribute. We were thinking of maybe enjoying a slim jim on the beach bc our dad always went out of his way to make our Christmas stockings as redneck as possible, and we both miss that a ton.

My brother will be walking me down the aisle.
I absolutely LOVE your idea of wrapping your bouquet in one of your dad's ties!

I lost my dad in 2015. and while growing up, i had my uncle join me in things like the father daughter dances at school etc.. but i've dealt with the pain of losing my dad AND my mom within 3 years of each other and i feel like it's made me a very strong person. so i'm considering walking myself down instead of asking anyone else. i never had another father figure that would.