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Cate
Expert August 2012

Who is walking you down the aisle?

Cate, on November 7, 2011 at 9:24 AM

Posted in Etiquette and Advice 58

I wanted to get everyones opinions on this.... I am getting married in a catholic church and I know traditionally the father is the one who walks you down the aisle, however because my mother practically raised me by herself I decided to have both my father and my Mother walk me down the aisle......

I wanted to get everyones opinions on this.... I am getting married in a catholic church and I know traditionally the father is the one who walks you down the aisle, however because my mother practically raised me by herself I decided to have both my father and my

Mother walk me down the aisle... What are your thoughts on this??

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  • The Polka Dot Queen ©
    Master July 2012
    The Polka Dot Queen © ·
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    I've seen several weddings where the mother and father both walk the bride down the aisle, I think it's lovely. My dad is going to walk me down, just because it's traditional I guess, I think he will really appreciate being able to do that.

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  • Brandi
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    Brandi ·
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    I am having my mom and dad.

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  • JLu
    Super August 2012
    JLu ·
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    My Dad is walking me down the aisle and my mom is my MOH. I think if you would like to have just your mom walk you down the aisle, or if you would like both of your parents to do it, I think that would be just fine. It really is up to you and what would make you happiest! Smiley smile

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  • S3
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    I don't have a relationship with my dad and he's not even invited to the wedding, so I will be having my mom walk me down the aisle.

    I think it's really nice when you're able to have both parents walk you down.

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  • Cate
    Expert August 2012
    Cate ·
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    @ Heather i dont think their is anything wrong with having both your grandfather and father walk you down, its whoever you would like! Are you getting married in a church? if so just make sure having more then one person walk you down the aisle is ok.

    @Jaclyn I totally see where you are coming from! its a wonderful traditional way of doing it.

    @jlu aww your mom is your MOH? thats awesome! I think thats a great idea.

    @s3 It will be good with just your mom also!

    @judith F , my father wanted it to be just him at first i think, but he didnt say it. Now he understands why I want both... he has been great during the entire wedding process which I am very thankful for!

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  • Mrs. B for real :)
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    Mrs. B for real :) ·
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    I'm doing both currently for the same reason. My dad is being a butthead and hasn't asked me about the wedding at all since I broke the news to him. He thinks my mom is pressuring me to do it, but it' was totally my decision solely!!! I mean you've been divorced for 26 years get over it!!! Ugh!! Hopefully he comes around soon bc it's important to me...grr ha

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  • 2d Bride
    Champion October 2009
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    First wedding, both parents walked me down the aisle (and both of the groom's parents walked him down the aisle). That's the Jewish custom, anyway.

    Second wedding, NotFroofy and I walked down the aisle together.

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  • Angela
    Super September 2012
    Angela ·
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    I'm having my dad and step-mom walk me down... My mom has had very little to do with raising me and it's my step-mom that no matter what I put her and my dad through was always right there for me. She deserves the honor.

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  • R
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    Robyn ·
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    My grandpa is walking me down the aisle.. I was going to have FH dad walk me down.. my mom ex walk me down.. or my mom.. but decided grandpa would be the best.. he was the male role model in my life so all of it so.

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  • Desi
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    Desi ·
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    I am walking by myself

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  • JLu
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    @Cate- Yep! My mom is the MOH. Couldn't pick a better friend or support system!Smiley smile

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  • Jessica
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    I want both parents for the same reason you stated Cate. My dad decided to come into my life when I was 17- prior to that I just got cards of cash my whole childhood... I am really-really worried about the too narrow aisle, but I feel like my mom deserves to be there.

    When I talk to my Day-of-Planner in a few months (she comes with the venue) I am gonna ask about aisle width since it is outside and we should be able to make it wide enough...

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  • Future Mrs. S
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    I'm having my Dad and my Step-dad both walk me down the aisle. They have both been huge parts of my life, and I couldn't decide which one I wanted to walk me down the aisle. FH suggested that I ask them both, so I did Smiley smile

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  • Valarie
    Dedicated March 2012
    Valarie ·
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    My brother is walking me down the aisle. Me and my dad aren't close at all. If my granfather was alive it would have been him being he is the one who raised me. But since he passed away my big brother is taking on that job. And I'm excited about that cause we are very close.

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  • Rachel W.
    Master May 2012
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    I think it's great you're having your mom and dad.

    I plan on having my grandfather walk me. He was the one that practically raised me, and the one I looked up to most while I was growing up and into my adulthood.

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  • Carisa
    Beginner April 2012
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    I am having my uncle walk me down the aisle. My father passed away when I was 9 and I think my mom would faint if she had to walk me down the aisle, she's too nervous, plus we're not very close.

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  • Carisa
    Beginner April 2012
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    I am having my uncle walk me down the aisle. My father passed away when I was 9 and I think my mom would faint if she had to walk me down the aisle, she's too nervous, plus we're not very close.

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  • Future Mrs.
    Devoted March 2012
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    I'm walking by myself.

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  • Cydney J (Cydney M)
    Master October 2011
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    My mom and dad walked me down the aisle. It was so incredibly special for me. I wanted my step dad to be a part of it as well...but he has 2 daughters he has already walked down the aisle, and I'm my dad's only daughter. So instead, he stepped up and gave me away with both my parents.


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  • Cate
    Expert August 2012
    Cate ·
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    @ cydney m, that is a great pic! I know that having both of myparents walk me down will be special for me as well!

    @lindsey p, I do think it's a great way to include two of the people who had a special part in your life!

    @Angela w, that's great that you has a step mom who has been there for you I am sure she feels honored to walk with you and your father on your special day'

    @Robyn t, if your grandpa was your male role model and is special to you then I think that's a great idea too!

    @desi h and future mrs b, I have seen people walk by themselves and I always admired it, to me it's basically saying I am a strong woman and if anyone is giving me away to my FH then it's gonna be me!

    @Jessica c, yes I honestly couldn't see it any other way because although my mom says I have brought myself to this point in life, I know that I have had some help and I wouldn't have been adle to do it alone!

    @future mrs s , that's a great idea!!

    Thank you to all of you for your opinions regarding this!

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