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Arianna
Dedicated November 2020

Walking down the aisle

Arianna, on October 10, 2019 at 9:13 PM Posted in Planning 0 7
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I’ll start off by saying that I am so excited to marry my FH and for our wedding. The only thing that has been holding back some excitement is knowing the rough situation with my dad. He and I had a falling out years ago and we keep things to simple pleasantries. I’ve been with my FH for two years and my dad has never asked about him. He even told me that he only wants to visit me if my FH is working so that he doesn’t have to spend the whole visit with my fiancé. My fiancé is an amazing man and we are a great team. I’ve been struggling with who is going to walk me down the aisle. My mom is my best friend and I would love for her to walk me down the aisle. Is that weird? Or should i go the traditional route and have my dad do it? Sorry for the long post, this is something that has been weighing on me since the day we got engaged. Thanks!

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Latest activity by Cyndy, on October 11, 2019 at 2:33 PM
  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
    Caytlyn ·
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    Have your mom walk you down the aisle. There’s nothing weird about that.
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  • Susan
    Devoted October 2021
    Susan ·
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    It’s not weird to have your mom do it! It might hurt your dad’s feelings, but only you know that and can decide if it’s worth it.
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  • Laura
    Master October 2019
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    It's not weird at all. You should have the person who is most supportive have that honor

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  • Kaylee
    Dedicated September 2020
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    Something I struggled with in the beginning was feeling like I had to do stuff for other people. Do what you feel is best deep down in your heart for yourself. Don't feel like you have to ask your dad just to keep the tradition or keep him from being upset. Ask your mama if that's who you really would like to do it. Maybe include your dad in a different way if you don't want to completely leave him out! It's you and your fiancé's day, do what's best for the both of you and what will make you both happiest. 😊
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  • Nikki
    Expert March 2021
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    Have your mom walk you! You should be walking with someone that is and will support you no matter what. As well if wanted you could even walk by your self.
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  • Kiley
    Expert November 2019
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    You honestly have to go with what you want deep down inside. My father and I had a very strained relationship as a kid.. it wasn’t until about 5 years ago that it’s slooowwwllyy been improving. I had to decide between him or my stepdad (we have an okay relationship.. nothing bad just not over the top either). In the end I had to reflect back on what my future self would appreciate me deciding verses current state.. would I regret anything later? It was a very hard conversation as we are both so quiet and introverted, but I asked my dad who I firmly believed would say no due to the distance and levels of involvement... but he said yes! And is flying for the first time in his life for it! Sooo just really think through it.. no one can decide for you..
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  • Cyndy
    Master May 2019
    Cyndy ·
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    Not weird at all. I think having your mom walk you down the aisle would be beautiful!
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