No Mom or Dad

I'm so sorry to hear that your parents won't be around for your wedding day. I can't imagine what that's like. Do you have a male relative/friend that you would feel comfortable walking down the aisle with? Or even a female relative/friend if you'd be comfortable with that too.

I'm so sorry for your losses. If you have small pictures of them you could have them placed in a locket and attach them to your bouquet. If you still want to walk with someone, do you have someone close to you that isn't related by blood you would like to be by your side in that moment?

I moved to Virginia when I was younger and my bus driver took me under her wing. I met her three sons and we had been friends ever since. One of her son's told me that he would be glad to walk with me. I'm happy about that but it's just the feeling of my parents not being here for this major event in my life.

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I do understand. I lost my parents 3 years apart when I was in High school. I know it's hard. It makes me sad that my parents are here. I'm having one of my future stepsons give me away. At my first wedding it was my brother. Do you have any close male friends? a cousin or uncle? anyone you're to at work? someone you're close to on your FH's side?

What do you think about walking down the aisle with your fiance? In many cultures, it is the norm, and it's what I'm going to be doing. I know it's not very traditional for the US, but I know I will feel really comforted walking up to the alter together, and you might feel the same if it's something you decide to consider! One of his parents, or an important person in your life like a close friend or a brother/uncle/aunt/etc may also be available too if you'd prefer to meet your fiance at the altar.

I moved to Virginia when I was younger and my bus driver took me under her wing. I met her three sons and we had been friends ever since. One of her son's told me that he would be glad to walk with me. I'm happy about that but it's just the feeling of my parents not being here for this major event in my life.

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That is an awesome idea, thank you for your blessing!

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I moved to Virginia when I was younger and my bus driver took me under her wing. I met her three sons and we had been friends ever since. One of her son's told me that he would be glad to walk with me. I'm happy about that but it's just the feeling of my parents not being here for this major event in my life.

View Quoted Comment First off, I’m terribly sorry to hear that you’ve lost both of your parents. I’m glad you have someone special willing to walk with you. In addition to that, if you have any of your parent’s belongings, maybe you could incorporate those in your attire or bouquet somehow? Examples: a heart cut out from a shirt, a trinket in your bouquet, wearing a piece of their jewelry. I know it will not be the same as them being with you, but it may make you feel closer to your parents on your special day. ❤️

Thank you all for your comments and help