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Escort for MOB

I'm planning a semi-traditional wedding but we're having a bit of a dilemma when it comes to our processional.  At my sister's wedding two years ago my sister's MIL was escorted by her husband and my mother was escorted by my grandfather(due to my grandmother being deceased).  Since then, my grandfather has passed away.  What we were wondering was if it would seem weird for my FI to escort my mother into the ceremony before joining the rest of the groomsmen and pastor at the front of the church?  We aren't using ushers and his brother is the only one of the groomsmen I am familiar with so I don't know that we'd be comfortable with any of them escorting her.. The church we are using has two seperate ways into the main foyer, so it would be possible for him to do this without seeing me, but we don't know if it would seem odd for him to escort my mom instead of walking in with his parents. Would it be better for her to walk in on her own? 

Re: Escort for MOB

  • I think it is all preference.  I highly doubt anyone will question it or think its odd.  Your FI's family might ask a question or two, which will be easily answered, but your family will understand the situation.  If your FI is comfortable walking her down, then go for it! 
  • Your FI can do it or MOB may pick someone special in her life.  I'm MOB and I chose my uncle, dad's brother.  Dad was deceased

  • Why don't you ask your mother who should would prefer to have escort her?
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  • megk8ozmegk8oz member
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    Ask your mom who she wants to be escorted by. Also, ask your FMIL who she wants to be escorted by.

    My mom got escorted by my 2 brothers, DH's mom was escorted by DH and his nephew (He's MIL's only grandchild). To  both of our moms, it was a really big deal that their sons escorted them.

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  • My mom has always said it didn't matter to her too much, since the only close family she has is my sister, brother-in-law, niece, myself, and my dad. I don't have any brothers.   My FI said he's fine with escorting her, and that he actually thinks its a really good idea since his mom and dad will be together, and he feels like it would be weird for his brother to escort my mom.  I just didn't know who traditionally escorts the MOB, I've never been to any weddings other than my sisters.
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