Walking down the aisle alone okay?

Mapper71

My dad died when I was a teenager so I will not be having him walk me down the aisle. My mom suggested having an uncle do it, but I'm not comfortable with that. Personally I would just like to walk down the aisle alone and maybe have my fiance meet me halfway or something. Is it a no no to walk down alone?

Leah&Christian09

Of course you can walk alone.

megk8oz

You can do whatever YOU like for your walk down the aisle.If you don't want your uncle, don't use him.Lots of couples either have the bride walk alone, or they both enter the ceremony together (Giving them the "big moment" together). I've never heard of anybody thinking there was something wrong with this.

hlm_mckay

My dad passed away when I was a child.  I have a stepfather and he walked me down.  If my mom hadn't gotten married I wouldn't had either my grandfather or my mom walk me down.  Of course, it's is also completely ok to walk down the aisle alone!

pristinedemon

My dad passed away about 2 years ago, and I was considering walking alone as well. I also considered having FI meet me halfway, or having my mom walk me and FI meeting us both halfway. I decided to have my mom walk me. Just do what makes you feel comfortable and happy, after all, this is a big part of the ceremony!

fnl007

it is totally ok to walk down the aisle by yourself. My MOH is also getinng married next year and she has a dad and step-dad and is very close to both of them. Her step-dad came into her life when she was about 3 and he has no other children and her dad also has no other children. She didn't want to choose between them because they both mean a lot to her so she told them that she would walk down the aisle with one on each arm. The dad and step dad tolerate each other (to say the least) and both agreed because they knew it would break her heart. She said both of you walk down with me or I do it by myself and they both agreed. Times are changing and you can do whatever you want because in the end, it is YOU & FIs day and your happiness matters the most.

doubled14

You can even have your Mom walk you down the aisle. My friend got married in July and had her mom walk her down. She had a similar situation since her dad died when she was young.

alknapp

It is perfectly okay to walk alone.  My dad died when I was a baby, so I have been debating between walking alone and having my grandpa walk with me.

LesPaul

You can most certainly walk alone.  It's fine - everyone will be looking at you anyway, regardless of whether or not you have an escort.

hrchick72

There is absolutely nothing wrong with your preference.  Do what feels right for you.

Tessy87

I am having my son give me away.  However, even though my dad is alive, if i didnt have my son i would be walking alone.  My dad and i are close but i like the dramatic effect of walking alone, and then having my dad mom parents uncle whom ever meets me at the end.  But my son is walking me in his little man tux and it couldnt be more perfect for the situation.

missphoenix

my dad died a couple years ago so I had planned on walking alone. FI didn't want me to have to walk alone so he suggested my mom do it. She's basically the strongest person I know. It turns out to be a great idea and is going to work out perfectly as long as she's not sobbing down the isle.

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Walk alone! My aunt did it almost 20 years ago, you are more then fine in 2009.

Sarahkay488

My dad died 3 years ago- my mom is walking me down the aisle!

mjessie84

If you do not have a specific family member you feel comfortable walking you down, it is entirely appropriate to walk down alone!!!!

lorenarenteria

Sorry for your loss. My dad died too so I'm going to have my mom walk me down the aisle.  You can do whatever feels right to you... it's your wedding, you call the shots!

Calypso1977

i walked the entire way with my husband.  seeing each other before hand, also allowed us to do all of our pictures before which gave us more time with guests.

Anon I. Mouse

Of course you can walk alone.Tradition does not mean "mandatory".FI and I are not having an aisle, and we will be coming to the ceremony together as we are having a "pre-ceremony" deal with our guests beforehand too.We aren't much for tradition just for the sake of tradition.

christine825_us

This is exactly what I did.  My father is dead and if he couldn't walk me down the aisle, no one would.  Besides I have supported myself for some time, I figured I could make it down an aisle alone.  My husband met me halfway.  During the reception people kept teling me it was sweet that we approached the minister together.  Go for it.

chloetutor

So glad you posted this! I'm not close to my dad, and my mom is kinda shy. I will be walking down the aisle myself. Personally, I think the whole giving away thing is kinda ancient. I've been living on my own for quite a while and have no need for anyone to "give me" to my husband. Not to mention, who needs someone else ruining you spotlight? Haha!

phoeny_moonstar

I don't see why it would be a no no to walk down the aisle by yourself.

phut_action

You can do whatever you want. You can walk alone OR you two can walk together, or your mom can walk you. Whatever would mean the most to you, go with it.

LoveTheMeggles

The whole concept of walking down the aisle with your father is that he is "giving you away"...Since it's the 21st century and women aren't really property anymore, I don't think it's necessary to incorporate the symbolism if you don't want to.If you're really close with your mom though, you may want to think about asking her to walk you down the aisle. It might mean a lot to her.

jrus_1999

I'm walking alone in honor of my dad and father in law.  There are tons I could ask but I'm saving the spot.  They'll be beside me.

kaynix21

It's totally OK to walk alone, or have FI come and get you. Hell, have your mom walk with you if you want. I think everyone will understand, and you do what you're comfortabel with!

siorsolas

I don't know my dad, and since I was a little girl, I've wanted my grandfather to walk me down the aisle. He passed away a few years ago, and when I get married in June, I'll be walking alone with a photo of him tucked in my bouquet, so he will still be walking down with me.

playtntsbpg30

My dad is up in age and althrough it's crazy to think about when he wouldn't be around, I always said that I'd have my brother in law walk me down the isle. I have 4 brothers but am closer to my BIL. Seeing we're getting married in 2 yrs, my dad is somewhat healthy and definitally still here and kicking, so he will walk me down. If it wasn't for him, or my BIL, i'd walk alone. In the end it's your day, whatever makes U and your FI happy!

Kimerly14

I'm getting married on Saturday, November 14, 2009.  My father died in 1991 so I asked my uncle (my mother's brother-in-law) who have known me since I was born (1959) to escort me down the aisle.  He called me in early October 2009 and told me that he couldn't afford the $131.00 tuxedo that the men in our party were renting.  I was really upset because I asked him last November (before I received my ring at Christmas) to escort me.  Because of the timing, it was too late to even think about asking someone else.   To make a long story short, my fiance and I are going to meet each other in the middle of the aisle and walk the remaining aisle together.  I always wanted to do something different.  I guess this is it.  Mapper71, dare to be different!!!!!