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Marieke
Expert June 2019

Procession logistics for my mom

Marieke, on May 30, 2019 at 10:19 PM Posted in Wedding Ceremony 0 16
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I need some help: who do I decide to walk my mom down the aisle?

Background: I have no siblings. My FH has a sister and she’s a bridesmaid. My father is walking me down the aisle. My mom is remarried. My FH will be walking down with his parents. I have an even number of BMs/GMs so they’ll be walking together.

I asked her what she’d prefer and she said she’s okay walking alone, but if I’d like her to be escorted then that’s okay too. I originally thought of my stepdad but he wouldn’t be escorting her so much as walking with her to their seats. I just did some online research and read that it’s common for the MOB to be first and walk alone, as it signifies the start of the procession.

Based on all that, what are some opinions on what I should do?

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Latest activity by Marieke, on June 1, 2019 at 6:52 PM
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    Master July 2019
    Hannah ·
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    I mean, it's really whatever you want. She can walk alone, with her husband, or she can even walk you down the aisle along with your dad. There really isn't any wrong choice.
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  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
    Caytlyn ·
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    I would have her walk alone or with her husband.
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  • SummerBrideInAutumn
    VIP October 2019
    SummerBrideInAutumn ·
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    Alone or with her husband
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  • Cher Horowitz
    Master December 2019
    Cher Horowitz ·
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    I vote being escorted by her husband!

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  • Expert August 2020
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    I agree with the others, either alone or escorted by her current husband. If this helps, that's what my stepbrother had his mom to do; she walked with her current husband. My stepdad/his father was his best man so I walked with my mom/his stepmom. We were all included but in different ways and respectfully.

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  • Cheryl
    Expert November 2020
    Cheryl ·
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    I think she should walk down with her husband, but I'm sorry, I don't know what you mean when you say she won't be escorted by him, but instead just walked to her seat. Is there a difference? Is it that he's not technically part of the processional because he isn't wearing a grooms men's ensemble? What is your dad wearing? If you have your stepdad walk with her, it may go a long way with him and your mom, but being in the same boat with my parents, I realize this decision can be emotionally charged a bit.
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  • Renee
    Super October 2020
    Renee ·
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    I guess I don't really understand what the difference is to you between your stepdad escorting your mom and walking with her to their seats? I see no reason why that wouldn't work

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  • Kelly
    Super October 2019
    Kelly ·
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    Whatever she feels most comfortable with. My dad is going to walk my mom, and then circle back for me. I don’t know if that’s normal, but that is what she feels most comfortable with.
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  • Heather
    Expert April 2020
    Heather ·
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    I'm having my mom walk with my step dad, and having my step mom be escorted by one of my brothers.

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  • Kelly
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    Kelly ·
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    I dont think it matters that your mother and her husband would end at their seats vs anywhere else, have them walk together to signify the start.
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  • Melissa
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    Melissa ·
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    I would have her walk with your stepfather. Everyone will know she is your mother and if she is married, I think it’s most appropriate that she walk with him.
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    Master June 2020
    Anna ·
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    I vote for having her walk with her husband❤
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  • MrsD
    Legend July 2019
    MrsD ·
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    Can your stepfather walk her down the aisle?

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  • Soon2Bmrsp
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    Soon2Bmrsp ·
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    My stepmom walked solo and lit the unity candle

    then the groom came in with his mom

    then the groomsmen came in

    then the bridesmaids came in

    then I came in with both my parents

    then leaving my dad walked out with my stepmom and my son walked my mom out

    I had an uneven bridal party so it worked out.


    You can either have your mom walk solo or she can walk with you and your dad

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  • Jessica
    Super May 2019
    Jessica ·
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    My mom walked with my step dad. And they came last before the bridal party. 🤷‍♀️
    Everyone still knew the processional was starting by the change in music and the fact that people were coming down the aisle.
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  • Marieke
    Expert June 2019
    Marieke ·
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    Yea that’s what I’m going to have her do. Idk why I got so in my own head lol
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