Hi All,
We are getting married in the Church next Sept. I'm blessed to have booked my mom's church and a great priest. However I'm concerned about some of the traditions.
For example. I refuse to be "given away." I'm 38 and have been living on my own since I was 17, over half of my life! My father passed away when I was a teen and my brother (who has Down Syndrome) is walking me down the aisle. it's not symbolic of anything, I just want a shoulder to lean on as I walk and my bro is so excited to do it. I've made it very clear to my fiance, mom and inlaws that I WILL NOT allow any reference to "who gives this woman..." as that is hypocritical and false. The only one who gives me is me. My bro will escort me and then sit down.
Do you think this will cause problems? Not that I'll change my mind, but I want to be prepared. Any feedback is appreciated, thanks!