How about the Best Man?

Tanababes

I'm still trying to find someone to give me away. I really do not want to walk down alone. The best man has suggested that he walk beside me and then after giving me away go up and stand beside the best man.  does that sound weird or even possible?

temerityjane

There's no wedding laws, dude.

megk8oz

Unless the best man is somebody that means the world to YOU, I don't really think this is right.I mean, I maintain: your day, do what makes you happy. But usually the Best Man is standing up for the groom. I'm not entirely sure what your situation is, but could maybe your mom or a grandparent give you away? Do you have brothers or uncles you are close with? Perhaps even a really good male friend? I always associate the bride's walk down the aisle with somebody that's extremely important to the bride. Best of luck!

ootmother2

I don't see anything wrong with that if you don't want to walk alone and you have no family there

ExpatPumpkin

I'm a little confused by your post... Do you mean that the best man would give you away and then stand next to your FI? Anyway, have you considered the important women in your life? Mom or grandma?

sucrets4

You seriously want to be 'given away'?  Just walk down the aisle by yourself. 

tidetravel

I read your previous post. Unless you are particularly close to the best man, I don't understand him "giving you away." You had mentioned your sister in the other post. Any reason you decided against her doing it?

jasmineh7777

Could FI walk you down the aisle?

megk8oz

When I said "good male friend", I had meant to add on "if you really want a guy to be walking with you". I don't see anything wrong with a female accompanying you on your walk if you don't want to do it alone.

*May10Mrs*

I agree, you can have a woman in your family that is close to you walk down the aisle I like that idea. As long as the person is close to you, I say go for it :)Good luck.

tidetravel

Is there someone special to your mom that could stand in her place and walk you down the aisle, to give you away "for her"? An uncle or close friend of hers, maybe?

eastunder1

I think it's sort of odd to be filling the role of walking you down the aisle with someone,anyone who will do.  If there is no one near and dear to you who you would want to do that, why not just walk alone?  It doesn;t have to be a man either you know.  What about your mom?  A dear aunt?  Your closest friend?

megk8oz

Sorry, again, did not read your prior post about your mother passing (I'm sorry).I also like the idea of FI walking with you if you don't mind seeing each other before the ceremony.Ok, this time, I'm really done putting in my 2 cents.

tlv204

My mom walked me down the aisle, I couldn't imagine anyone else doing it.  If you really don't want to walk alone (which I don't understand), why not meet your FI at the beginning of the aisle and walk down together? You would still have that first look moment, and I think it would be nice to start everything together.

ScarletGem

Ditto pp - Walk in with your groom. 

NotNumbers

I second the suggestion to have FI meet you at the start of the aisle and walk you down.

bigvoice3

Your MOH could walk you.  I went to a wedding where a bride walked down with her MOH, arm in arm (like in Bride Wars at the end).  She should be your best friend....so she would make more sense than FIs bestie.

Tanababes

Megk8oz  it is okay, my mom has been gone now 10 yrs + and I don't mind your extra 2 cents. That's what we are all here for.Both myself and my FI are older and this is the second time for us both. We have no close family. And the only person who is near and dear to me besides my MOH is her step dad. But he will be out of the country. And my favorite sister cant do it. Cause the other would be jealous.  Yes, my family is a long story.  I will probably go it alone or I like the idea of meeting the best man at entrance...

brookelynpaisley

Not meeting the best man... meeting the groom. Walk in with your about-to-be husband. I think that's the best bet, especially considering the circumstances.

Tanababes

I discussed it with my FI this a.m. and he is okay with doing the honor of walking me from the start of the isle.   The only problem with that is:  we originally a couple weeks ago looked up customs of weddings and the BRIDE walks down the isle on the grooms left side so that he had his RIGHT hand free to slay anyone who tried to interfere with wedding.  Now he wants to incorporate a sword into his attire.  He is into swords big time, but he will NEVER get this wish...    Have a good day ladies. I am off to work.

ffmaid

Best man is there for your FI Why not walk by yourself