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Options for Walking down Aisle

linda, on February 19, 2017 at 9:35 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 3

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I'm getting married for the first time and in my mid-50's and the ceremony will be outdoors on a lawn. My dad and brother are in wheelchairs and my mother uses a walker and occasionally a wheelchair. I'm not close to my groom's stepdad and don't have any close male friends. Someone suggested walking down the aisle with my groom (I don't necessarily like this idea), walking down the aisle alone (not into this idea) or the bride and groom coming from the sides and meeting upfront. I like this idea and I'm wondering if anyone has any other ideas and/or has seen a bride and groom coming from the sides and meeting upfront. Thanks!!

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Latest activity by FallMNBride, on February 20, 2017 at 1:09 PM

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JerseyGirl · on February 19, 2017 at 9:42 AM
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Is the aisle adjustable? Could your dads wheelchair and you still work? My dad uses a cane (occasionally a walker). We are making the aisle a little wider and shorter so he can walk me down. Can mom walk you down?
Haven't seen bride and groom coming in from the side and meeting up front but it sounds neat. It's your day! Do what feels good for you and FH!
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Jo · on February 20, 2017 at 11:43 AM
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Hi Linda! I agree with JerseyGirl, if you have an outdoor venue can the seating be flexed to have a short, wide aisle? Would your father feel comfortable walking you down the aisle in his wheelchair? Have you talked to your dad about what he would like to do? If he isn't into it you and your FH could meet your dad in the front so he could still have his moment with you before the ceremony starts without having to travel up the aisle.

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Holly · on February 20, 2017 at 1:01 PM
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I like the walking up the sides and meeting in the middle idea!

You mention not having any male friends, but it is not required that a man walk you down. You could always ask a close female friend or relative.
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