who is walking you down the aisle?

kitkatchica86

My father passed away a year ago this past April. If he was still around I would have wanted him to walk me down the aisle. I can't picture anyone really taking his place, either I walk alone of have FI walk with me (since we plan on having first look photo's anyway) My problem is my mom wants both my "grandpas" on either side of me. I just don't see it, but haven't figured out how to tell her as much yet. My brother and I don't get along very well, but he will walk with my mother down the aisle. She doesn't want to walk with me, but enjoy that time to see me (or us) come down the aisle.

Mirriande

My preference was to walk down with future hubby, to show that we are coming into this marriage on equal footing. I know most people don't think brides are actually being 'given away' or any of that nonsense nowadays, but I do not like the symbolism or history of it- and symbolism and history are important to us. I don't believe in following traditions for the sake of tradition- it makes it lose it's meaning for others.

But after talking with my Dad I realized how important it was for him to walk me down the aisle, and that trumped that- because it was something I was willing to compromise on. It's a tradition that he wants to follow, and I can respect that. So I'll be walking down the aisle with both of my parents, so we all win! 

Shelskharma

My mom will be walking with me. To decide between bio dad and step dad wannot really an option... And my mom has been my everything.

MangoSong

If my parents can play nice to each other for five minutes, they will both be. If they can't well then... I guess my brother will.

emeejeeayen

I hadn't given this much thought until I saw this post.

My dad has Parkinson's, so in all honesty, I'm a little worried that between me in the big dress and heels, and him shaking/stumbling, we'll both topple. Not sure that's the best thing for anyone. Maybe a wedding video blooper reel. I guess I'll see how he feels about it. 

I had thought about having both of my parents, but they're divorced (so that's a bit odd), and I hadn't thought about how much nicer it might be for my mom to be able to see me walk down the aisle. Although, I think she'd appreciate the symbolism of being able to give me away since she mostly raised me herself. 

Jenna181

My dad will walk me down the aisle!