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Dad & Step-Dad - - How do I handle walking down the aisle?

Smooches4711Smooches4711
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I am trying to figure out a way to include both my dad and stepdad in walking me down the aisle.  My step dad's been a part of my life for nearly 20 years, so I feel that I should include him in the ceremony.  Is it ok to be walked down by both dads?  Not sure if the aisle is wide enough, but in the event it isn't, does anyone have other ideas?

All suggestions are greatly appreciated!! Thank you in advance.
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Re: Dad & Step-Dad - - How do I handle walking down the aisle?

  • tiffysue2012tiffysue2012
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    I think it would be great to have both walk you down! My fiancee's brother got married last year and he walked both his mother and step mother down the aisle! My fiancee will be doing the same! Smile Hope this helps!
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  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] member
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    If your dad has been involved in your life, you should consider his feelings and wishes before your step dad.
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  • lulu4150lulu4150 member
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    edited June 2012
    I dont agree with PP.  This is your day and you do what's right for you.

    Like you my step-dad has been in my life for 20+ years.  I'm having both my dad and my step-dad walk me down the aisle.  Ever since I was a little girl I knew that was what I wanted.  I did explain to my dad how important it was to me.  I think he was a little sad but understood. To honor just my dad I told my step-dad that it was important to me that I have the father/daughter dance with just my dad.  I will dance with him later but it won't be recognized as the father/daughter dance.  He was a little disappointed but he understood.
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  • [Deleted User][Deleted User]
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    I am having both Dad's walk me down the isle.  I have seen this many times with friends as well.  Then do a separate Father daughter dance with each.
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  • OBX2011OBX2011 member
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    I was married on the beach and my step-dad walked me from the beach house, down the boardwalk to the bottom of the stairs where my father was waiting.  They shook hands and did their own version of a "man hug" (got me teary-eyed when they did that) and Dad walked me down the rest of the aisle.

     

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  • lindseyann410lindseyann410 member
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    My sister did this, and I plan on doing this as well.  My dad walked about halfway down the aisle, then my step-dad met up half way and joined them.  I thought it was perfect!
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  • soupy76soupy76
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    I have seen it done where Dad starts the bride down the aisle to signify starting her life with her and step-dad joins about half way I thought it was really sweet and it gives Dad his moment but also lets the step dad know how much he is appreciated.
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  • stephdani86stephdani86
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    I am actually doing the same thing for my wedding. My stepdad has been a part of my life for about 12 years and I love both of them as my dad. I havent thought about what if the aisle isnt wide enough...I more so see it as I'll find a way. I would be crushed if my stepdad couldnt walk me down too and to see him standing in the pews instead, because I know how much it means to him too. Im really looking forward to that day because I dont hink you see that too often...2 dads walking a bride down the aisle. Thats gotta be a very pride-filled moment!! :)
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  • LDubHawksFanLDubHawksFan member
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    My mother's second husband (I still refer to him as my step dad) is very important to me.  For my wedding, I am having my dad walk me down the aisle, but I asked him first if it was ok if I split the father/daughter dance.

    A friend of mine had her dad walk her half way, and then her stepdad walk to her to the end.....kind of symbolized how her stepdad was there for her a lot in the second half of her life.  I think you should encorporate both men if it is important to you.

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  • LaurenRae25LaurenRae25
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    I have a similar situation. I have decided that my step dad will walk me halfway down the aisle and then pass me off to my dad who will then give me away. I didn't want one on each arm because I feel like carrying a bouquet would become awkward with my arm interlocked with one of my dads.
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  • Lethinagrl5Lethinagrl5
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    Yes of course you can have both walk you down. I personally only want my dad to walk me down the aisle, my step dad is walking with my mom. But if they both really mean that much I really like the idea of slitting it, your step dad walk you to the aisle and hand of to your dad to walk you down the isle. I would ask your dad first our at least tell him that thus is what you want if you haven't already. Good luck.
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  • Smooches4711Smooches4711
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    Thank you for all of your input. I really appreciate it!! I think I will probably go with Dad for the first half of my walk and then stepdad joins in. It really is symbolic of my life with them. :)
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