Second Weddings

Walking down the aisle alone

Hey Ladies,

Has anyone chosen to walk down the aisle alone?  As this is my second marriage I feel weird asking my father or stepfather to "give" me away.  LOL!! Additionally, my father and stepfather have both not been the best of dads.  What are your thoughts?

Re: Walking down the aisle alone

  • jeannigirljeannigirl member
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    edited December 2011
    I'm walking the aisle myself. Its ok to do that.
  • c-dubc-dub member
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    edited December 2011
    FI and I are walking down the aisle together. My father walked me down for my first wedding, and I agree that it feels a little strange to do it that way again. Plus I like the symbolism of walking down with FI - that we are going into this together, side-by-side.
  • nyreknyrek member
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    edited December 2011
    I am...but for different reasons.
     
    I never had a wedding the first time around...so I really wanted either my dad or step-dad to walk with me. Unfortunately in the last year and a half they have both passed away from cancer.  So...I considered asking my brother, but decided that I would rather go it alone.  It just doesn't feel right having anyone else do it.
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  • edited December 2011
    Thanks Ladies for all of  your advice.  I was feeling a bit awkward talking about it.  Thanks for re-assuring me that it is my choice and it is okay. 
  • edited December 2011
    I am sorry to hear about your dads, but I think they will be there in spirit.  That will be an awesome day and probably a day of mixed emotions!!
  • edited December 2011

    Of course you can walk alone, I think it will be gorgeous and dramatic!!!

    My 14 year old son will escort me and then join the men on their side. 
    I am thrilled about that! FI's 17 year old som is the best man. My two sisters are standing up with me on my side.

  • edited December 2011
    I walked alone intentionally.  My Dad died years ago.  My brother, my cousin and my son all were willing if I chose to ask them.  For me, walking alone, independently, was symbolic of the difference this time around.  I am an adult woman, who is choosing this path, with my eyes wide open, with the wisdom and security that comes from having been around the block.  Whatever you decide is fine.  However makes you feel strongest is how you should decide. ~Donna
  • AFChic00AFChic00 member
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    edited December 2011
    I am opting for down the aisle alone too.  My dad walked me down the first time but a lot has changed since then and I agree that it would feel weird.  I like the idea of maybe doing something different.  There is no rule that it has to be traditional.
  • amvmomamvmom member
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    edited December 2011

    My oldest son is going to walk me down also. Don't feel right having my dad do it a second time. If I didn't have children I would walk alone. There is nothing wrong with that!

  • edited December 2011
    Thanks so much Ladies, I definitely want to walk down alone.  I like the idea of walking to my new hubbie and starting our lives together. I really like what Right1thistime had to say.  That is exactly what I think too.


  • Your question also helped me. This is my second marriage and my father passed away as well and I'm having a hard time with this. I'm choosing to walk alone. I'm adding something that was his to my bouquet where I will hold it so I can still hold a part of him with me and hopefully that will help me.
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