So I have never been super close to my dad. He's nowhere near a horrible father it's just he was never super close while I was growing up, he didn't seem to make a ton of effort. I even changed my last name to my mum's when I was 18 which I know did upset him.
I always thought I'd walk down the aisle by myself. I know I could do both parents but I think that's just a bit too clunky and I kind of like the idea of walking into my future on my own two feet. We're going to have the parents walk down the aisle before the wedding party and be involved in other ways I.e bringing up the vows and signing the wedding certificate.
I'm a chicken though and I don't know how to tell my dad I don't want him to walk me down the aisle. He has tried more to be in my life the last 3 years or so and we are a bit closer but it still doesn't change the first 20-25 years where we didn't have the best relationship.
I don't know what to do, please help!
Re: How do I tell my dad I don't want him to walk me down the aisle?
Would you be okay with doing a father-daughter dance? I still had one with my dad, and I was thinking that might help keep peace with your father and alleviate any disappointment on his part. Just a thought.
Many brides have great relationships with their father, but still prefer to walk down the aisle themselves. It's also not uncommon for a soon-to-be married couple to walk down the aisle, together.