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SummerWed723
Just Said Yes July 2016

Walk Down the Aisle No Dad

SummerWed723, on June 18, 2015 at 12:18 PM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 8

I lost my father two years ago. I lost my only living grandfather one year ago. I only have one living uncle, but I am not close to him. Any suggestions on the walk down the aisle? My mom said she would walk me, but part of my feels like I don't want to "replace" his spot. Maybe walking alone would imply he is still there next to me. Also, any ideas of how to handle what would be the Father/Daughter dance? I don't want to skip right over it and pretend the moment doesn't mean something to me. Thanks in advance everyone!

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Latest activity by SummerWed723, on June 18, 2015 at 1:25 PM
  • FMM
    Master January 2016
    FMM ·
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    I'm sorry for your losses.. I think having your mother walking you would be nice. You could also hang a photo of your dad off your bouquet to symbolize him being with you.

    I would also dance with your mother, and maybe your DJ could say something or offer a moment of silence for the lost family members.

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  • S
    VIP July 2015
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    So sorry for your loss. My cousin got married 2 years ago and she had lost her father a few years prior, she had her mother walk her down (also had a photo of her dad on her bouquet) and it was really touching.

    For father daughter dance, she played a slideshow of photos of her and her dad. i was sobbing like a baby.

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  • MzRosaLu
    Master July 2016
    MzRosaLu ·
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    My mom is walking me down the aisle. I have a photo bouquet charm with a picture of my dad. I don't think I'm going to do a dance with anyone. My friend's wife danced with her mom at their wedding and I thought it was sweet.

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  • Emmy
    Master January 2015
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    I lost my dad 2 years before my wedding as well. My mom walked me down the aisle and it was great and meant al to both of us. I had his photo on my bouquet As for the dance, I just picked a song that meant something to both of us, let my family members know it was played in his honor, but didn't make an announcement or anything it was private but in public.

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  • Future Mrs. A
    Devoted October 2015
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    You could walk alone halfway, then have FH meet you in the middle and finish walking you to the altar, and I say dance with your mom.

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  • Terri
    Expert July 2015
    Terri ·
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    I lost my dad last year on june 7th due to cancer. Before he passed he picked my wedding dress so in a way I'm walking with him but it will be my mom and my brother.

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  • Original VC
    Master July 2015
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    Sorry for your loss, OP and everyone else here who has lost someone.

    My dad has cancer and other health issues, so he can't attend my wedding (he's either home bound or in the hospital any given day). My brother will be walking me, and we're skipping the father-daughter and mother-son dances.

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  • SummerWed723
    Just Said Yes July 2016
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    Thanks very much everyone! I love all the ideas! I never thought of the photo on the bouquet.. Definitely doing that!!

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