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Who should walk me down the Aisle?

Nicole, on May 16, 2016 at 6:06 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 16

My father was never apart of my life, I met him when I was 21 (I'm now 27.) I still don't have a great relationship with him, I talk to him every once in awhile. My mother thinks that he should still walk me down the aisle. I don't have anyone but my Grandmother who raised me, besides my mom. I am thinking of asking my Grandma to walk me down the isle or have my brother do it. I don't feel that hes earned the right to walk me. I need some opinions. TIA

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Latest activity by Caitlin, on May 17, 2016 at 9:35 AM
  • AMW
    Master September 2016
    AMW ·
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    *aisle

    Have your brother or grandmother do it. Have them both, even. Just because he's blood doesn't mean he earned the honor of walking you.

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  • Possum
    Master December 2015
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    Aisle.

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  • EM
    Master April 2017
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    You can have whoever you want walk you down the aisle. Or no one. It's entirely your choice and no one else should even have a say.

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  • Ayesha
    Super October 2016
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    Yes, pick who you want. It's an honor.

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  • Private User
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    Both my parents walked with me. You don't need a male relative, to do it. My sister's friend had her grandmother walk with her; both her parents were there, but she chose to honor her grandmother, in that way.

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  • ShibaMommy
    Super October 2016
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    To me, that is a position of great honor that should go to someone who had a major role in getting your life/ who you are.

    For me, that's my stepdad. I wouldn't even consider my bio dad (somewhat similar situation to yours.) Don't be afraid to break the mold and walk down by yourself. It's whatever feels most genuine to you.

    ETA: Welcome to WW! You may want to change your avatar (photo) to something other than the standard double rings. It lets other users know who you are, and that you are not a spammer.

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  • Kristina
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    I would go with who you want. Remember this is your day. Don't let other people make decisions for you. If you are questioning if your father should do it but you don't think he's "earned" then you shouldn't have him. Again, it's who you want not who anyone else wants

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  • RealLindseyO
    Master October 2017
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    I think it would be very sweet to walk with your mother and grandmother down the aisle!

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  • Glam0rous
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    I agree with your mother or grandmother or like LindseyO said both of them could walk to you down the aisle. Just pick someone you feel the closest with. Like PP said, if you feel like you don't really have one it's completely normal just to walk down by yourself. I know lot's of friends who have done that.

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  • Shania
    Expert August 2016
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    It doesn't have to be a male relative like others have said, but if you feel like you're "picking someone just for the sake of picking them," then walk alone. There is nothing wrong with that. I think someone walking you down the aisle is very special, but not a must. If you do wish to have someone walk you down the aisle you should ask them.

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  • Deb
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    I love the idea of your grandmother, especially if she helped to raise you.

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  • Adri.Reilly
    Devoted May 2016
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    I am having my step father walk me down he is more than worthy. I'd say your grandma may be the perfect person if she raised you. If you would rather be more traditional and have a male I would ask your brother.

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  • Mrs. in PDX
    Devoted July 2016
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    Please don't do your dad just because of tradition. I have a similar relationship with my dad and people are always going on about tradition and it just simply does not apply in my case.

    My mom is walking me down. I think having you grandmother or brother would be adorable. You could even do both!

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  • Mrs.Hawks
    Master October 2016
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    Pick who means the most to you. It is a huge honor and you don't want to regret it later. I say forget the tradition and just do what you wanna do.

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  • sakeena
    Devoted May 2016
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    Same issue here. I did my dad to keep the peace but he's been no non responsive about my wedding I may walk alone as my mom is currently handicapped so doesn't want all eyes on her walking as she uses a cain

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  • Emily
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    I think it's whoever you really want, like it has been said before, it really is an honor! You could even have your mom and grandmother walk you down the aisle, which would be really cool to have all three generations present. If you don't feel like he's earned the right, don't feel pressured because of "tradition"! I'm in the same boat of not being close with my dad and my mom is going to walk me down the aisle.

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