Escort for MOB Dilemma!!

Cma1245

So my parents are divorced, and my father is walking me down the aisle. We have no ushers, and we are already definitely short one groomsman, and will most likely be short 2 because one is expecting a baby right before our wedding. So we have 7 BMs and (probably) 5 GM. WHO should escort my mom down the aisle?!?! The venue coordinator mentioned having one of the GMs double back - escort my mom and then come back for a BM but I feel like that is kind of weird. Thanks!!

ccarrion77

You don't have to have the GMs walk the BMs down. That way the Best Man could walk your MOB down, then the rest of the guys walk in.  The other guys could also escort in other female VIPs like your grandmas.  But I don't see anything wrong with a GM doubling back if that works better for you.

kmmssg

My son in law escorted me as well as his mother to our seats.  I know it was quite meaningful to both of us.  Seen that done many times.

HobokensFury

My future BIL escorted my mom down the aisle. 

saric83

Ask your mom if she has a preference.  Maybe suggest the option of her walking by herself, a GM (it won't look weird if he doubles-back!), or a family member (brother, nephew, uncle, whatever.)  Let her decide.

littleluckypenny

My bridal is uneven (4 BM, 3 GM).  FI wants his BM already at the altar by his side, so he won't be walking in.  Another GM just broke his foot a week ago too.  We are not having ushers either. 

We've decided that the BM will walk alone, the GM will escort my mom, stepmom, and grandmother down the aisle and then stand with FI. 

ootmother2

My exH escorted  our daughter an I asked my uncle to escort me.  He was delighted to be asked

OliveOilsMom

My brothers who were not in the WP, escorted my mom down the aisle.

MairePoppy

It woudn't be weird to have a gm escort your mom to her seat and then return to line up in the procession. The moms are not actually in the procession; they are the last people seated before the procession begins. So it will be fine. Also, your mom's escort doesn't have to be a member of the wedding party. Ask her who she wants.

abbyizzymommy

My FI is going to escort both our moms all together down the aisle...... Is that wierd????

Lisa50

Follow your coordinator's advice.  That's not weird at all.  I've seen it done.  No worries!

pgcp

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[QUOTE]My FI is going to escort both our moms all together down the aisle...... Is that wierd????
Posted by abbyizzymommy[/QUOTE]
Not at all.  My husband did that at our wedding a million years ago.

mrsbehnke

ask your fiance to walk your mother down the aisle, i think that would be very sweet