Who gives me away?

You don't have to have that part in the ceremony. I walked alone and then met DH to walk the last few steps together. It was important to me to not have someone "give me away" and I wanted to symbolize me presenting myself to my groom.

Easy - you can completely skip this part and take it out of the ceremony!

No one has to give you away. You could ask a family member to support you, but that doesn't have to be your dad.

We are eloping. I'm walking down the aisle to the beach myself. Present yourself as a strong independent person who's entering into a partnership with another strong individual.

Both of my parents are walking me but no one is giving me away or "presenting me". Once we are at the end of the aisle we'll hug and they'll sit down.

Thank you all for the help! I guess I've just heard that line at every wedding I've been to and they've all had their dads there to give them away, so I'll just cut that out of my day

In order to be married, you need you and your spouse and the officiant. The rest of that stuff isn't necessary. You can do the things you'd like to have at your wedding! As long as it includes catering a meal and serving alcohol to your guests

No one says that anymore. Plus, you can walk with your mother, alone, with your hubby - or meet him half way, etc.

I had my brother and my Papa, but I was adamant that the minister not say who gives this woman to this man. I would have walked alone had it not meant so much to my brother and my Papa. You don't have to be given away!

I presented myself for marriage...willingly, on my own accord. I was nobody's token to be given. Granted, my father passed in 2012, but I would have felt the same way regardless.

Nobody has to give you away, and you can completely cut out that part.

I'm planning on having my brother in law escort me currently. He's not a groomsman at this point but he and I are friends and my sister is my matron of honor.

My FH and I are walking down together. We are firm with that decision despite my mom and her bf throwing a royal fit about it

I told our officiant to leave that part out. We are also skipping the traditional vows in favor of something a little more personal. So exciting, best wishes!

Skip that portion

U don't have to have anyone give you away. In your case you are just walking down the aisle

Noone has to give you away! If you really want someone to walk with you, choose whomever you feel closest and comfortable with. Someone who has had major impact on your life.