Who is walking me down the aisle?

I'm sorry to hear that your relationship with your father is so complicated, to say the least. I hope you don't feel bad about your decision, and by all means there is no reason why he should have that honor. Do you have any brothers or cousins you are close with? How about a stepfather or uncle? My friends father passed away when we were younger, and she had her grandfather walk her down the isle. I will be having my son walk me down the isle. Choose someone who is close to your heart. If you are close with your mother, that would be a special moment for her to take and would be a very sweet gesture. If no one seems right, walk yourself down that isle. You have managed to get through life without your father, and if no other father figure comes to mind, you deserve the spotlight to yourself! There is no rule that the bride has to be escorted down the isle by anyone.

Do you have anyone else in your life that it would be meaningful: mother, brother, uncle, son? If not, you can always walk yourself...nothing wrong with that.

No one should be invited to your wedding who you do not want at your wedding - family or not. Good for you for doing what you feel is best for you.

As far as who will walk with you - it can be anyone you would like, or no one at all! Who would you say (outside of your fiance(e), obviously) is someone you are very close to? Ask them.

If you have a close relationship with a sibling, uncle, friend, mother, someone who had served in that "father figure" role, there's your answer. For me, if it wasn't my dad for whatever reason, there would have been no hesitation in choosing my mom.

I agree with everyone that if you have another meaningful person they can walk you or you could walk alone. My dad and I had a strained relationship for sometime as well, so initially i preferred to walk alone. But my FH has been a active part in helping me rebuilding that relationship with my dad. But I am all for walking alone -- all eyes on you girl!