No Father Walk/dance

Hey, I’m sorry about your family issues. It’s totally ok to walk alone or with whomever you’d like. Many people do not have fathers or father figures in their lives for various reasons, and many others reject these patriarchal traditions. There is nothing to be embarrassed about. You’re a grown woman who should be proud to be marrying the person you love, surrounded by those who support you. The decision to walk alone or with someone else who is close to you is your decision. Once you make that decision, own it!

Hi. I understand what your going thru my father will not be at my wedding either. When it came down to walking down the isle and the songs we did things our way since my fh lost both his parents 3 yrs ago my brother also has passed...so i began to think and what we are doing is my future brother in law will be walking down the isle. For the father daughter dance we chose a song his dad would have liked and are asking fathers at the wedding to dance with their daughter for the mother son dance we chose a song his mother liked and are having fathers who are their dance with their daughter. . any one who means something to you can walk you down the isle. .hope this helps u

So my real father is not in the picture and my stepfather hasn't been around but once in 10 years. I asked my fiance's stepfather to walk me down the aisle. I don't think we're even going to do a father daughter dance but if we do it will be split between his stepfather and his father.

I am sorry for all the family issues you are having. Hugs! But many couples don't do any other dances other than their 1st dance, so it would be just fine if that's all you both do. And I have had a few friends walk by themselves down the aisle.... All eyes on her, it was lovely.

That's too bad about your family issues. What about you and your FI do a first look and then walk down the aisle together?

Thanks for advices ladies. My father is holding an immature grudge and I honestly can't deal with having negative people at my wedding so I told him he won't be able to come if he doesn't want to make things better. Because he will ignore me for a very long time waiting for me & I've already tried to make mends. But this time it's ridiculous. I didn't want to ask my future father in law because I didn't want it to be awkward either. But I guess at this point I'll be walking down by myself. I'm trying to think of someone who means something as a guy figure but I personally can't think of someone that close.

View Quoted Comment Does it have to be a male? Would you consider walking with a close female figure in your life? Really think about why you feel the need to walk with someone. Many brides walk by themselves. There is no right or wrong way to do this.

You're right. Thank you ❤ The one person I would have thought to walk me down the aisle besides a father figure was my brother who passed away years ago. He was probably the only man I could have counted on in my family. But maybe I could do it with my maid of honor, but I will keep the options open.

View Quoted Comment You could walk down the aisle by yourself or have your MOH walk you down the aisle. It doesn't have to be a man. Anyone important in your could walk you down the aisle if you don't want to walk alone. It's your day, whatever makes you happy is what you should do!

I have trouble with being touched by family members after certain things went down with my father and my paternal grandfather. I will be walking alone too.

Both of my parents passed so they won't be at mine, either. My first wedding, my dad handed me off to my brother to give me away (never was told why). This time, my oldest son (27) and grandson (will be 1 then) are giving me away. My suggestion is have someone whom you're close to that isn't in the wedding party give you away. No matter male or female. It's all about you. And if you don't choose anyone, then walk down that isle with your head high!!!!!! Traditions have changed, my friend. It's how you want it. Good luck.

View Quoted Comment Great idea!!!

My father passed away a few years ago. My brother will be walking me down the aisle. You could have your brother do it or you can walk by yourself. There's nothing wrong with walking by yourself.

Your first dance is between you and your new spouse.
I will not have a single family member at my wedding. I don't let that get me down. My friends are my family.

I'm walking alone because I don't believe in being walked down the aisle. I am a free woman entering this marriage of my own will.

I walked myself down the aisle and skipped on the father daughter dance! My father is a POS that I haven't seen in 20 years and I didn't have anyone else so I went for it solo. Yes, it was a little awkward and I was nervous but I just remembered to smile and that all those 134 wonderful people in the seats were there for us. My H did a mother/son dance but luckily it was during dinner so I just sat there and ate my dinner and watched. It was only about 2 minutes so it was over quickly.

Don't be discouraged or ashamed, there are plenty of people in similar situations!

View Quoted Comment I'm sorry to hear you've been through that. But I'm starting to feel maybe walking alone isn't going to be too bad. Maybe we can use it to show how strong we are on our own. At first I was thinking like this, but of course you will still feel emotions at first about it.

View Quoted Comment Sorry to hear about your parents and thank you for the wise words. ❤

View Quoted Comment Wow. That's the best mentality to have. I feel very encouraged hearing this from you because I was thinking this but then I felt down a bit because it felt a little embarrassing. It's unfortunate but life has to move forward.

View Quoted Comment That's an interesting twist. ❤ And thank you!

View Quoted Comment I never heard that idea, what's FI? Fiance?