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NewBrideOnTheBlock
Savvy July 2017

Processing down the aisle solo

NewBrideOnTheBlock, on January 16, 2017 at 9:51 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 16

Hey all! Just kinda curious...has anyone walked themselves down the aisle or is planning on it? I'm thinking of being ballsy and doing that myself. Seems a bit sexist to me that the guy can waltz right up but the woman needs to be escorted but maybe that's just me

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Latest activity by Massy, on January 18, 2017 at 8:23 AM
  • Sarah
    Master April 2017
    Sarah ·
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    I'm walking myself.

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  • Young halloween bride
    Expert October 2017
    Young halloween bride ·
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    I'm walking with FH. I too thought it was exeist and got in a heated argument with my mom's boyfriend about it but I'm proud of my decision

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  • FuturemrsC
    Dedicated June 2018
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    I'm having both my mom and dad walk me!

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  • Melody
    Master April 2017
    Melody ·
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    Im walking alone

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  • Holly
    VIP June 2018
    Holly ·
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    Processing? Lol

    I'm walking alone, for similar reasons, and many, many, many others on WW are doing the same.

    Honestly, the "who should walk me down the aisle" question has been brought up SOOOO many times in the last couple of days alone.

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  • Jakkia
    Expert August 2017
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    Lol I was going to walk myself because my father is no longer here, but my mom really wants to walk me. So I may allow her to do it

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  • Stephanie & Chris
    Expert July 2017
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    We chose for me to walk alone because the whole idea behind a handfasting is that you are approaching as equals/adults, instead of as a possession to be handed on to the next owner lol. I always imagined my father beside me, but I feel like this is the right approach for our relationship. Being together for 7 years already kind of helps that feeling along for us as well

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  • Aricka
    Dedicated May 2018
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    You do you!

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  • Randi
    Dedicated April 2017
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    I am walking myself. I was taking care of and providing for myself (and my daughter) on my own before I met my FH, so the symbolism of being "given away" is lost on me.

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  • 6-1-18
    Expert June 2018
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    My mom did it. I would totally do it if my dad wasn't so jazzed about it. I didn't expect it at all because he doesn't like social events or being in the spotlight. So if he wants to do it I have no problem with! If he changes his mind, I'll either walk alone or have one of my brothers (they'll be 13 and 30) walk me down the aisle.

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  • CJ (2)
    Savvy April 2017
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    We are walking down the isle together. We will only have about 20 people with no MOH or BM, and he and I are middle aged and have been living together for 4 years. We have already exchanged rings several years ago as an outward sign of our commitment to each other. So we will walk together to get the final piece taken care of.

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  • ODL
    Expert September 2017
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    I'll be walking alone.

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  • Celia Milton
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    I've had a lot of brides and grooms walk down the AISLE by themsles, and I've also had couples walk in together. I think it really depends on the message you want to send.

    We almost NEVER use 'giving away' language; it just doesn't seem to work for our couples, even though we acknowledge parents in different ways during the ceremony.

    Do your walk the way you want!

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  • BeachyBrideToBe
    Devoted April 2017
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    I thought about walking on my own as well.... I'm in my late 30's and have lived on my own since 18. The thought of "giving me away" seemed a bit pointless. however, I thought about my dad and how much I knew it would mean to him to have that moment with me, and I didn't want to take that away from him. So I chose to go the traditional route, more so, for my Dad than myself

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  • Jane38
    VIP September 2018
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    I have plenty of time but I'm highly considering walking solo because my father and i are not close. From what I have heard, a bride walking down the aisle solo is absolutely stunning

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  • Massy
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    I really love the idea of walking down with your FH. It's like you are walking into the marriage together.

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