Walking down the aisle without a dad

Oh my gosh, firstly I am so sorry if your grandpa isn't able to walk you down the aisle. My grandpa (and only father figure as well) passed away about 4 years ago, my heart still breaks knowing he won't get to walk me down. My FH asked my mom for my hand in marriage (I know a lot of people don't agree with that, but it was VERY important to my mom since she was the only one who raised me). Since she is the only one who has actually raised me, I will have her walk me down the aisle, I want to show everyone how important she is to me, I won't go traditional just because people say I need a man to walk me down the aisle. Who walks you down the aisle is totally up to you and who you feel like has been there for you!

I don’t have a dad or father figure to walk me down the the aisle so I will be asking a friend. Walking down the aisle alone is not an option because I know myself well enough to know that I will freeze up from nerves without an escort.

Why not have your mom and brother walk you down the aisle since you are both immediate family?

If you think about it, it is "traditional" to break some traditions at weddings anyway. You aren't weird- you love your family and want them to be with you.

In Judaism, both the bride and groom have their parents walk with them to the Chuppah. Now, you may not be Jewish, but, I do think that in terms of religion and culture, it is nice to include both parents rather than just one.

My brother walked me down for my first wedding as my dad had passed. Nothing weird at all. Yu can walk solo, your brother can do it, or your mom! Best Wishes!

I have no relationship with my father as well and I always said my younger brother would walk me down the aisle. As it turns out, my 10-year old son will be walking me down the aisle.

I don't think there's anything wrong with your mom or brother walking you down the aisle at all. Its your day - make it count.

Talk it out with your mom and brother. They might be able to help you make your decision. It is completely normal and would be lovely to have both of them walk you or one of them walk you.

I spent almost my entire engagement thinking I would just walk down the aisle solo to avoid any family drama(I have a father and stepfather I am close with). I made a decision not to and to walk down the aisle with my father and not both. Family drama ensued, but I got through it (I think). At the end of the day, it's about you and your fiance.

I feel your pain! You will get through it. Good luck.

I was raised totally by a single mom and she will be walking me down the aisle. I think that is more of an honor for her than the usual "mother of the bride" going down right before the bridal party. You could ask your brother to be an usher.