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Just Said Yes April 2026

Not doing "dad and daughter" stuff

Mykayla, on November 5, 2025 at 2:05 AM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 3

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Has anyone here ever "denied" their biological dad (or anyone for that matter) from doing the typical dad and daughter stuff like the dance and walking you down the aisle? I never had a good relationship with my father. He moved out when I was 16 and I didn't even know for 3 days. My aunt told me, thinking I already knew. My brothers have a relationship with him now and say he's in a much better place and much healthier now and really wants to fix things. I'm inviting worse to my wedding to be honest. I truly don't want to take away his only daughters wedding, but how do I go about saying no to all the extra? Even my step-dad isn't walking me down the aisle, my dog is.

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Latest activity by Gladys, on November 29, 2025 at 12:34 AM

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Pat · on November 5, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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You might consider instead to have next to you 1) your mom, 2) no one, 3) the groom. I think it could be impolite to even have a favored dog with you when you have not selected dad-candidates.
Also, are you considering avoiding any MOG-groom dance as well? Or if acceptable match with a MOB-bride dance? It seems better to be more balanced. You can honor you mom as a consistent parent in your life.
You can still have someone take the dog down the aisle ahead of you as a way to include the dog.
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Just Said Yes October 2026
Laura · on November 11, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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I am considering this as well as my dad and I have not had a real relationship for the last decade. I also feel it is a bit outdated for my taste, but certainly understand the importance for those who do have good father-daughter relationships. Do what feels right for you. Walking your daughter down the aisle is a privilege, not a right.
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Just Said Yes September 2026
Karievgs · on November 27, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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Im in a similar boat, my father had been disrespectful to an LGBT family member in the last year and I just can't figure out how to handle it. You're committed to inviting him? Is there someone who stepped in to parent you?
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