Walking Down the Aisle?

cornflwr33

SOOOO  2nd wedding.....  1st wedding I had my dads best friend walk me down the aisle....  This year I wanted my cousin who i'm close to walk me ...  Asked him tonight and he told me he'd love to but he wasn't sure if he should come up (he's in ct... weddings in maine) becuase he has a feeling FI doesn't like him and he doesn't want bad feelings to ruin my day... yadda yadda yadda....  so he's not coming....  

So my question is...  Would it be okay for me to go down the aisle alone... I figured so since it's my 2nd wedding but I'm really upset about what he said... It really came out of left field....  

cornflwr33

I forgot to mention my dad passed away in 97 from cancer.....  

audreyecu61

It is hurtful to have something like that come out of left field. However, if you really want someone special to walk you down the aisle, think about who has been really a friend or like family to you.

What about your mom?

It is just a thought, good luck

2dBride

Wow, I'm sorry you are faced with this reaction from your cousin!  However, it is always acceptable to walk by yourself.  Or if you prefer to have someone escort you, it can be anyone (male or female, family member or not).

Lisa50

Would it be okay?  Of course!  You're all grown up, you may certainly process solo.  I did.  Sorry that your cousin isn't able to come through for you.

cornflwr33

yea lots of options... i guess i'm more dissappointed in my cousin that he can't let something that happened 2 years ago go....   he hasn't even been in the same room with fiance for more then 2 hours total....  If it was me i'd put my worries aside and be there....  but sadly not so much.  

jennylee813

Aww, sorry that this happened to you, and that your cousin can't let it go. 

That said, you can walk alone if you want, or have someone else escort you. As PP said, it can even be your FI. The choice is yours.

reppunzel

Ugh.  So sorry for the disappointing reaction.     Ditto all the PP suggestions ... also thought I'd mention that in looking at photos from a photographer we are interviewing, I saw a really sweet shot of a bride being "walked" down the aisle by her big ol' dog (who, I swear, was grinning!). 

It was an outdoor wedding, and it's honestly not my personal style, but it was unique, individual and obviously made both of them very happy!  FWIW ...

Fishing Quilter

I am sorry that you are faced with such disappointment in trying to figure this one out.  And yes, you can certainly walk down by yourself.  But how about this:  you walk up to the top of the aisle and stop.  Your fiancee (who has been standing in the usual spot) can then walk to you, have you take his arm, and the two of you can walk up the aisle together.  Similarily, you can start down the aisle, and he can start toward you, and you meet in the middle, you take him by the arm and walk to the front of the ceremony space together.  Either will work, you won't have to walk the entire distance by yourself, and it is a lovely way to start your ceremony.

Best of luck to you; have a beautiful wedding!