Walking down the aisle

Your wedding date is my son's b-day, he will be 7. Sorry had to let you know that. lol!

I am actually having my son walk me down the aisle. he will stand up with me and fh also, to light the unity candle. My father was never really there for me. So I feel like one that day I shouldn't really be "fake".

I've planned a few weddings and only one of them, the brides father walked her down the aisle. A brother, friend, and a relative have before. It wont be a big deal. Just remember this day is for you, not for everyone to stare and judge. And If you are worried you father wont understand then just explain how you feel and he should be happy that you will be happy.

*Im walking my friend down the aisle, because her father and her haven't talked in years and nobody thinks any different of her.

Yeah Im kinda it that same boat.....he wasnt really there so why fake it??? I really just rather walk down the aisle myself or have my brother walk me down.

Thats a good day to have a bday! But my date might change though...it'll be in August but I had to put a specific date when I registered for the site!! How funny....

Jessica - I guess that's one of my concerns is that people will stare and judge. But I've never really been one do to things just to please others.

@Lilly, things are so different now when it comes to weddings. Honestly, if you feel that way this is just an idea. Have him meet you half way. Your borther can hand you off to your dad. I really wouldn't care what anyone thinks. FH and I are paying for our own wedding. So it doesn't matter to me what anyone thinks. Like I said you can have brother walk you half way then hand you off to your dad. but it's your day and you know how you feel inside. You have to do what your comfortable with. Never allow anyone make you feel uncomfortable.

My older son is walking me down the aisle. He might also seat my mother/ his grandmother before he walks me down. Tho now I might think of asking my paternal aunt who is the last of her generation living and of course my father's sister. I sure she probally say no too. Her feelings is that she is there to support me not be a part of the wedding itself. there to represent my family.

I will have my dad walk his mom down the aisle. And my mother will down the aisle with her mother's brother. (my moms mom passed away last Dec).

I asked my mother to walk me down the aisle. My parents seperated when I was little, and I don't see my dad much. He stays in touch, but eh. I have a stepdad who has been more like my father to me, but my mom is the one who has been there for me and always will be. She raised me, loved me and made me the person I am today... It wouldn't feel right for anyone but her to give me away, and no amount of stares from people, or bigs deals made about it would make me change my mind.

You should do what is best for you!

I asked my son to do it but he didn't say yes yet.

I'm so glad to see I'm not alone!! I thought I was starting some sort of revolutionary idea. I have a few months to think about it but I'm leaning towards no with the dad thing.

@Trina - we are paying for our wedding ourselves too. Makes it easier on all the decision making.

My step dad and brother are both walking me down the aisle.

I thought about asking my mom to do it but Im sure she would say no because she would feel that my dad should be the one to do so.

My stepdad will walk me down. I haven't decided if I'm going to even invite my dad. Watch that will open up a whole can of worms... ugh can't wait... But this is what I want, so that's how it's going to be.

Come to think of it I've seen a couple movies where the bride walks down alone. I think it's cute! And just remember that it is your day and nobody can ruin it for you. If someone says anything you can just shrug it off and just think about them tripping later, it's something to distract you from what they whisper Im a quote finatic so if I were you I'd just remember Dr. Seuss' quote "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who matter dont mind and those who mind don't matter."

My mother and grandmother are both walking me down the aisle. My dad havent been in my life for so long since my parents got divorce, that i think it would be fake for him to walk me down, when my mom has been the one always there, plus hes not even going to my wedding, he has never been there in the most important aspects of my life, so it was expected of him to not even try going, oh well is his lost right?

My suggestion would be for you to walk down the aisle by yourself of whomever you wish, and have your meet you at the end of the aisle and walk you to the alter. That way he has his moment, and you have it your way. Happy planning ladies.

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Regal Affair - I LOVE that idea!! Thank you....I bet he would love to be standing at the end of the aisle waiting for me. And if I book with the venue that I am thinking off...this would be great because the alter is a few feet away from the end of the aisle.

My mother and stepfather have both passed away, and my father has never been involved in my life since I was 5.

My oldest son who is 22 will be one of the 5 groomsmen(he will already be up at the altar standing with FH, my youngest son who is 14 will begin the processional with me, my oldest will fall out of line, and wait for us at the half way point of the aisle and together my two sons will be giving me away to my FH.

I think I am going to have both my mom and father walk me down.

I am torn between walking alone and having my mother walk me. I love mother to death and we are very close but she also tends to be a bit of basket case. I made the mistake of telling her I wanted her to walk me when we got engaged and now she has her heart set on it. I guess I'll just have to slip her some valium and pray people are still watching the bride and not the sobbing crazy lady next to me!