No one to walk me down the aisle

Btw, I'm completely fine w/ walking by myself! I would just think my mother would want to do it but she's obviously not loving the idea.

I think, if you are comfortable going on your own down that aisle, that's what you should do. Or do you have a guy friend that you are close to? Or even a best friend that isn't in your bridal party? It's your day, so it's completely your choice. Don't let anyone bully you.

This isn't very traditional but one of my friends decided that she wanted to walk down the aisle with her FH. Totally depends on what you want. But something to consider. But if your mom doesn't want to so it herself she might not be happy with that option either.

Don't be upset with your mom. Mine pulled the same b.s and told me an uncle or my godfather could walk me instead. She has a very old mentality and back then women were brainwashed to think they're inferior. It's a cultural issues that is ingrained in her and she can't understand why it bothers us. What did help me was my FH actually was appalled that she preferred to have my father or some other man walk me. He had me translate to her that she should give someone credit for her hard work.

Have you expressed to your mom that it would mean a lot to you to walk with her? Yes, traditionally it's the bride's father, but think about who you want to "give" you away. Your mom & it would mean a lot to you to be her? Or would it mean more to walk by yourself into your new life with FH?

She has an old school mentality. I can see how that can be frustrating with our more modern way of thinking. When I told my mom I'd like her to walk me down the aisle the first thing she said asked was, "doesn't a man usually do that??" But to her credit, she corrected herself immediately and said..."but we do what we want!" and is completely onboard with it.

In your case, you might just have to accept your mom's view on this and choose to walk by yourself.

*aisle

Just explain why you want her to do it. Like that it's more about honor now than tradition.

Thank you everyone for your opinions! She's set on hr decision no matter what i say to convince her but i'd rather walk myself down than my uncle whom i only see for holidays and birthdays...

Do you have a mentor? Doesn't have to be a man, but maybe someone who has helped you get to this point in life?

That sucks about ur mom. But you should walk yourself down! It'll be beautiful and all eyes will be on you.

Get a glider and go it alone!!! LOL....I'm kidding. Im sorry your mom is backing out on you, but I think a solo entrance is beautiful as well. Don't let it get you down!!!

Maybe a change in wording? I refuse to be given away, I am an independent adult. However, my parents are escorting me to the gate of my chosen life. I'm hoping FH's mom will agree to her and FFIL escorting him.

By yourself will be grand, if that's how it works out.

:-( so sorry Nastassia

I think I would be a little hurt but at the end of the day you should walk by yourself... don't ask an uncle you don't know or defer to someone else who doesn't deserve it. You own it on your own in the grand scheme of things it won't matter

I know how you feel. I walked down by myself but once I got to the front my mom and godmother stood and gave me away.

Yeah it deff feels sucky! Especially bc I seriously thought she would happy I asked but I won't ask again. She's already set on that. Solo it is!

I am walking myself down the aisle but that's my choice... My two sisters had our mom walk them down the aisle and it took my mom sometime to agree to it too

If she still refuses to walk you down the aisle, I would just walk yourself rather than someone you aren't close to. Or what about a close friend?

Im having my two grandpas walk me down the aisle. Same situation with my dad

Yeah, I wouldn't want some distant uncle walking me down. Luckily my oldest son (10) will be walking me down the aisle. My FH had to get his ok before he could even ask me to marry him. (Even though we have two other kids together!) I'm not close to anyone in my family so my son's approval means eeverything to us! I'd go it alone if I didn't have him to do it.