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Ashley
Beginner January 2021

Walking me down the isle

Ashley, on October 24, 2019 at 1:29 PM Posted in Wedding Ceremony 0 10

So my step father passed away in 09, he was my best friend, and always said he would be the one to walk me. I've to a point dreaded my wedding day knowing he won't be there to do this. Also due to my real dad is still alive, but I just don't have the same relationship with him as I did my step dad. I love my dad and don't want to hurt his feelings, but I just don't feel like its his place to walk me. My parents divorced when I was two months old and both remarried. I love all of my parents but I lived with my mom and step dad. My dad never paid child support nor helped pay for college even after my step dad passed. I've thought about having my mom walk me but it still just doesn't feel right. kinda a little over sharing but I would love outside opinions.



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Latest activity by Ashley, on November 2, 2019 at 3:23 PM
  • Da Mom
    August 2022
    Da Mom ·
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    You can walk by yourself. Maybe have a charm with your step dad's photo on your bouquet. I'm sorry he isn't there to walk you down the aisle, I know this must be so hard for you.

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  • Ashley
    Beginner January 2021
    Ashley ·
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    I've thought about walking myself just worried my need that extra push because I HATE being the certain of attention lol and thank you.

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  • Da Mom
    August 2022
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    What might help you with the walk is to focus on your future husband. He'll be standing up there looking all handsome with his gaze focused only on you. Look to him and you'll forget anyone else is even in the room!

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  • Emma
    Devoted March 2021
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    If you're doing a first look you could always walk down with your FH. If you aren't maybe even walking in with your bridesmaids or MOH if you have them. Make something different out of it altogether.

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  • MrsD
    Legend July 2019
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    I'd just walk by yourself! You'll be the center of attention regardless, so I wouldn't have someone walk you just because of that. It's really a short walk and you are SO focused on your fiance that you won't notice other people.

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  • C
    Savvy February 2020
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    I'm walking by myself; my Dad passed when I was young. My Mom offered to walk me but I didn't really want that and told her that I wanted her to just be able to enjoy the wedding and seeing me get married which is true. I think her feelings her were a little hurt but I'm going to surprise her with a mother daughter dance. Anyway, maybe just say that you appreciate everyone's support but you'd like to walk by yourself so everyone has the experience of seeing you come down the aisle? Good luck!
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  • Cyndy
    Master May 2019
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    I think walking by yourself would be the best option. Stand tall and look at your FH and you will be fine. Good luck!
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  • Jennifer
    VIP October 2021
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    What was your stepdads favorite colour? Wear a pair of heels that are that colour= him walking you down. I am doing lilac for my grandfather who passed and was supposed to walk me. My dad and I aren’t close but will do Father-Daughter dance. Or pick the song he loved and use an instrumental version.
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    Dedicated September 2020
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    I had a horrible father. He passed when I was 13, with no remorse on my end... The oldest of my 2 big brothers always said he wanted to give me away, and it was something I'd pictured. He passed away 2 years ago now. My next brother has taken up the position and will be giving me away, however, I am having a necklace made with my brothers ashes so I can have them both with me as I go down the aisle. I understand feeling as if the day will be missing something without your loved one there.
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  • Ashley
    Beginner January 2021
    Ashley ·
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    I’m sorry to hear that but love the idea of his ashes in the necklace that’s sweet.
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