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Dedicated June 2021

Who to give me away with no parents or siblings

Stephanie, on June 7, 2020 at 11:18 AM Posted in Wedding Ceremony 0 22
My mom , dad all my grandparents have passed away. My brother i dont speak to for over 20 yrs. I have 3 girls and a son who passed away. Had he been alive he was the one who would have when or if i got married.

I dont know what to do . How would i encorporate 3 girls walking me down they are 21, 18 and 15 ? Or do i walk alone ? Wedding is a year away but its on my mind

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Latest activity by Martha, on June 8, 2020 at 1:55 PM
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    Rockstar July 2019
    Veronica ·
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    I think it would be very difficult for three people to give you away. First off, the aisle probably wouldn't be wide enough. Second off, how would you decide which two are the closest to you? I would probably walk down the aisle by myself.
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    T.c ·
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    I think it would be beautiful for your daughters to do it.
    Do you have a favorite uncle, cousin? Maybe your soon to be father in law?
    Meghan Markle did that with Prince Charles and I thought it was beautiful!
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    Stephanie ·
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    Nope no uncles or aunts or cousins. That might be a idea have him walk me down. I know my girls are kept saying doing it i thought omg maybe i just walk alone lol. Coarse my other idea was my oldest daughters bf walking me down he is 24. Same age my son would be today.
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  • Kristen
    Master November 2020
    Kristen ·
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    The father in law is a great idea. I have no parents and my brother is a HUGE social introvert so even when I asked him he did not seem like he would be up for it, which is fine. I am planning to walk alone. It depends on how you feel and what you want. I am okay walking alone as since both my parents are deceased I kind of had that mindset and I am okay with that. I am not sure about three people logistically but maybe two could be on both sides and one holding the train of your dress???

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    Stephanie ·
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    Exactly 3 is alot and a bit crowded walking down. Walking alone is not the worst thing.
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  • Samantha
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    Samantha ·
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    Two youngest daughters walk ahead of you (arm in arm or single file), eldest daughter walks you down the aisle.
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  • Kristen
    Master November 2020
    Kristen ·
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    I do no think so. I think better to have someone meaningful walk you down than just anyone. My officiant suggested my friend's husband and I like him and all but nah. I would much rather go alone ha ha.

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  • Elizabeth
    Super June 2021
    Elizabeth ·
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    I would either go alone, have your FFIL walk you, or have your younger daughters walk ahead and your oldest daughter walk with you. I wouldn't do the oldest daughter's BF just because if they break up, he'll forever be in your pictures.

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  • Kelly
    Champion October 2018
    Kelly ·
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    My husband had 4 parents walk him down the aisle. I don’t think 3 is too many to walk you down the aisle!
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  • Natalie
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    Natalie ·
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    If the aisle is wide enough (or can be made wide enough), I’d say all three of your girls. If not, maybe you and FH can walk down the aisle together. I’d be leery to have anyone you might not be that close to down the road, such as daughter’s boyfriend. Another option would be a best friend!
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  • Pirate & 60s Bride
    Legend March 2017
    Pirate & 60s Bride ·
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    You could also walk with your partner, or walk half way by yourself and walk the rest of the way together.
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    Stephanie ·
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    Thats a good idea,cause i know i will be a nervous wreck lol
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    Stephanie ·
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    Ok something to think about still
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    Stephanie ·
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    Yeah that was my thinking his dad is great but im not close to him.
    I dont want to pick anybody. It probaby all 3 if their is room or else have him meet me half way. I cant exclude and pick 1 child and not have the other 2.
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  • Pirate & 60s Bride
    Legend March 2017
    Pirate & 60s Bride ·
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    We walked together which we liked because we were both anxious! It was sweet & symbolic that we were walking together towards marriage.
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    Melle ·
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    You could also just walk down the aisle alone !
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  • Mrsjimenez👰
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    Mrsjimenez👰 ·
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    I think having your future father in law walk you down would be a great idea! In my opinion, I would not have your daughters boyfriend walk you down just because they are not married and if hes just a boyfriend God forbid things didn't work out between them in the long run then I feel like you or your daughter may regret him being apart of that special and intimate moment in your life.
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    Stephanie ·
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    Good thought i mentioned him since they are gonna probably be engaged next yr and live together etc. Good thought though i wont ask him
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    Master October 2022
    Jana ·
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    You can have anyone you want walk you down the aisle. All they're doing is escorting you, not giving you away since you are your own person.

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  • Candice
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    Candice ·
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    My step dad wants to give me away but frankly I think it's antiquated. Why does someone need to gift you to your husband? I just want to walk myself. I'm giving myself to my groom my parents have nothing to do with it. I think with the girls it would be cute for them to carry your veil or go before you like I originally planned for my bridesmaids to do.

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