Walking down the aisle alone

I'm an older bride too, i'll be 50 on my wedding day. My parents are gone too. I had planned to walk down the aisle alone, but one of my future stepsons wants to give me away. It means a lot to me because he despises his first step mom. I think if you are comfortable on your own there nothing wrong with that. If you aren't maybe a friend or a co-worker?

View Quoted Comment That is so sweet of him to do that, how are you not going to cry lol, that's really special.
So, I was thinking about me walking halfway down the aisle, and pausing and having my sweet FH coming to get me and walking me the rest of the way, or would that be weird?

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I don't think that would be weird at all. Rob and I actually had considered that too. I think it's pretty romantic!

I'll probably cry. Jeff is a great guy who sadly has no idea where his biological mom is, drug problems, and he's said i'm the grandma his kids deserve. I couldn't have kids of my own so i'm blessed

I walked alone. I saw it as a symbolic gesture of walking as an independent woman confident in her choice of partner. But I also like your idea of having your FH meet you halfway.

View Quoted Comment What a wonderful story, you are truly blessed, my FH doesn’t have kids, mine are all grown, and my daughter is my MOH, when is your Big day?

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This October 19th. My fiancee has three biological sons, an adopted daughter, that's what she calls herself, I would just say his daughter, and three former stepkids he still loves. I'm accepted and loved by the sons, the daughter won't give me a chance, and same with the former stepkids. they ignore my FH too though. I"m getting a gift of 6 grandkids! I love it

View Quoted Comment Your absolutely beautiful!! What a wonderful day for you. I really think I’m going to do the walk halfway thing and have him come get me, he did after all save me in a sense, was in a pretty dark place when we met after I lost my parents, and he showed me the light and have been absolutely the happiest person alive.

I am a 44 year old first time bride and my Dad is still around to walk me down the isle. He has health problems so if needed my brother would walk me down but I think it is completely fine to walk by yourself. You are the focus anyway. The escort is not important unless you are honoring someone. Find a way to honor your passed family but dont feel anything less by walking down the isle with eyes all on you. You are marrying your person and that's all that matters. Congratulations!

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Thank you! That is a beautiful story!

View Quoted Comment Thank you for your sweet reply

I walked alone too ! It's fine all the attention is on you ! I also saw it as symbolic of me making my journey to my husband

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I was 44 and even though both of my parents are alive it didn’t feel right to be “given away.” My hubby & I walked together. Cute & comforting.

View Quoted Comment Love it!
comforting I’m sure.

My husband and I walked in and down the aisle together. There are so many variations done these days - anything goes, so do what makes you most comfortable. I like the half way idea!
Good luck - have FUN!!

I’m 37, and it didn’t seem right to have my parents give me away, as I’ve been married once before. So I’m going to have my son walk me down the isle. He will turn 12 about a month before the wedding and is so excited about it. If you have any children, I would consider asking one, or all, of them. Otherwise I think it is stunning to see a bride walking down the isle by herself. The simplicity of it will make even the most casual wedding seem elegant and special. I wouldn’t miss it or think anything of it if I saw a bride walking without an escort.

I was 52 when I just walked down the aisle and I had my son walk me down. It was really special to have him by my side that day. We have a special bond and that meant a lot to me. Do you have a son that could do it with you?

Reframe your thinking. It's not sad. You are a strong independent woman 💪 who doesn't need anyone to give her away!

Older bride here too at 47. My dad passed away 10 years ago so my 27 yr old son will be walking me down the aisle.

I'll be 47 when we get married and both my parents have been gone for a long time my mom died when I was 10 my dad at 30. My father told me when I finally met "the one" to have my brother walk me down the aisle and play the song we would have danced to at my wedding so I know he's there so I'm honoring his request.