Who will walk me down the aisle?

mrsbunyip

Both of my parents died in 2009.  Hubby's parents are divorced and remarried.  We were thinking of having his mom and dad walk him down the aisle or just his mom walk him down the aisle (just in case step-mom says something about them walking down the aisle-- she's always been very jealous, but I digress).

I really want to include my cousin (my father's favorite nephew) and have him walk me down the aisle.  I would also like my step-father-in-law to walk me down the aisle.  I am much closer to him than the other father-in-law, and his daughters have either eloped or have no plans of getting married ever.  We're having the ceremony in a large Church, so here is my poll:

klreese0213

Although i think it'd very sweet that you're close with your IL's, i feel the person walking the bride should be on the bride's side. but thats just my opinion (for what it's worth).
You have a son.... could you possibly walk with him some how?
If not, i'd suggest walking alone. all eyes on you while you're stunning in your dress!

zulamay

I'm in agreement, I think the person should be on the bride's side - so in this case, your cousin.  Have your in-laws do readings during the ceremony.

Sue-n-Kevin

I'm fortunate my dad has made it to 84, LOL.

IF he doesn't want to walk me down the aisle (he's crowd-shy), either my 23 y/o son will walk me down, or fiance & I will walk down together, because we are having "first look" pics taken and it will seem OK to both of us.

Think outside the box.........walk with your son or fiance IMO.

rcj2rcd

I side with tradition 99.99% of the time...but in this case, I would walk down the aisle with whomever you feel is best, whether the person is on your side or not. This is a hugely emotional and important part of the ceremony. It is a great honor to walk the bride down the aisle and if you feel that cousin, SFIL, or someone else best represents that role to you, then go with it. Disclaimer: I voted for SFIL and cousin.

Milsey32

I would go with your cousin (or if you have a son like someone mentioned?)/someone from your side or walking alone... it's GREAT that you're in such a great relationshipw ith FSFIL but I like the whole idea of "giving the bride away" so you can join the groom as a new family... IMO, it seems weird (no offense, really, I'm trying to be mean because you're close with FSFIL) to have someone from his side give you away. Sorry! ]: 

Update us all with what you decide please!

kristinadanielle

My dad passed 2 years ago and I am having his dad, my grandfather, walk me down.  I think it should be someone on your side, I think it's more special to someone who has known you your whole life.