Not having my dad walk me down the aisle

Hmmm...personally I have not done that. I am walking alone but that is due to both parents being deceased and FH did not want a lot of people so he did not invite his family. I would have maybe had my FIL to be had he asked. I am not sure how you can already be at the alter before guests arrive. Question is this...would your father be upset not walking you down the aisle? Have you at least told him your plan? That can cause drama too. I am sorry you are dealing with that as he should put his feelings aside for the day.

Maybe you and your FH can walk down the aisle to the alter together?

If you don't want to walk down the aisle by yourself, you and your fiance could walk down the aisle together?

I agree with Lisa and Kristen to walk down the aisle together. You’ll be entering after the guests unless you plan to be ready thirty minutes before start time and just standing up there waiting. My husband and I discussed walking down the aisle together, but we didn’t have time for a first look and wanted to capture that moment when he first saw me.

Yes, I plan on not walking down any aisle. I will meet my FH at the designated spot before the ceremony beggins.

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I have not told my Father my plans. I haven't even told anyone that we are getting married next year yet. We want to book the date and then tell people. I know that is strange, but my family is very critical. So, the less they know the better. I love them even though I am complaining. lol

They already know that it will not be a traditional wedding because they know the type of person that I am. They even joked at my sister's wedding that I would probably tell them all the day before the wedding that I am getting married.

I agree with PPs... I’d walk down the aisle with your fiancé.

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I understand and hey do what is best for you. I think it will come up so just be prepared for the worst but at the end of the day the day is about what you two want and not the expectations of others.

Hey some people can look at ours and find it odd not inviting family and he did not care to have his there but we at least informed them of our plans and the FIL sounded disappointed but he also knows his son does not like a ton of eyes on him. At the end of the day we are very happy with our decision and even if people do not like it, oh well. The people that we cared about we told them what we are doing and overall they understood and were supportive. If your dad says anything you can honestly tell him you do not want to follow tradition and do things this way or tell him that if you cannot have your stepfather walk you to then you prefer to have no one.

My father passed away years ago so he can't walk me down the aisle. I thought about having my mom, but she's older now and walking is difficult for her. So, my FH's 10 year son will walk me 1/2 way to my FH and then the three of us will walk together down the aisle to begin our marriage with unity.

I understand your concerns and I'm sorry your sister's experience has left a bad taste. But at the end of the day, you have to do what's best for you.

View Quoted Comment We are booking before telling folks also, and my plan is to have my teenage son's walk me down the aisle. But if you don't have children, perhaps a sibling if you didn't want to walk alone or with your FH.

I'd probably opt to walk down the aisle by myself or you can do it with your fiance.