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Just Said Yes July 2020

Walking me down the aisle

Sarah, on January 30, 2020 at 9:00 PM Posted in Wedding Ceremony 0 7

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Help!! So long story short, I don’t have a great relationship with my dad and don’t want him to walk me down the aisle. But i KNOW this is going to cause drama especially if i have someone else walk me down the aisle and I’m just really not wanting to deal with it on my special day, so I’m thinking of walking myself down the aisle. However my mom and other relatives have told me they “won’t allow me to” because there are “too many people that love me for me to walk myself down the aisle”. I’m so conflicted because I truly don’t see an issue with me walking by myself down the aisle and I don’t see why it’s such a big deal, and having someone else do it would make my dad so mad and I don’t want to stress about it. Has anyone else been in this situation? Has anyone walked by themself down the aisle for their ceremony?

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Latest activity by Catherine, on February 5, 2020 at 11:29 AM

Legend June 2019
Melle · on January 30, 2020 at 9:39 PM
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I walked myself down the aisle. I saw it moreso as my journey I took to get to my husband
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Hillary · on January 30, 2020 at 9:49 PM
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I’m walking down the aisle myself. To me, it’s just an old tradition.
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Super September 2026
Laura · on January 31, 2020 at 12:26 AM
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I'm walking myself. I chose him and I don't need anyone's assurance to walk myself to him. I love the idea of making that conscious choice - to be his. It's your wedding... Do it your way!!
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Private User · on January 31, 2020 at 12:57 AM
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I agree with everyone above. Do it your way! I've known some to walk down with their mom too but it's your choice.
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Maggie · on January 31, 2020 at 1:20 PM
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This is one of those things that is 100% YOUR decision. There are plenty of reasonable wedding decisions to compromise with family about, but not this one because it doesn't actually affect anyone but you. I mean, someone may have their feelings hurt, or whatever, but that doesn't mean you made the wrong decision.

It's a lovely idea to walk alone. It's also fine to have someone besides your father walk you, if that's what you want. Make your decision and then change the subject whenever anyone brings it up again. Refuse to engage. None of their business. I'm rooting for you!
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shannon.sv · on February 5, 2020 at 10:02 AM
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I am in a similar situation! I want my mom to walk me down the aisle because we are so close, but I'm nervous to tell my dad and upset him.....
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Catherine · on February 5, 2020 at 11:29 AM
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You can definitely walk yourself. i think a lot of people opt out of this tradition these days. its your day!! If your family doesn't like it they don't have to come lol
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