who is walking you down the aisle?

catwine · June 2012

I've chosen to walk alone because I don't feel right having my dad walk me, considering how he wasn't the best or most present father during my teen years. I figure, if he wasn't there for me, he doesn't get the right to 'give me away' (which is a tradition I always thought was stupid). My mom doesn't want to walk with me and I'd feel weird walking with my 18 and 20 year old brothers.

I'm comfortable walking alone.

Who are you walking with and why?

MrsKathyC · June 2012

My 24yr old son walked me down the aisle. I raised him as a single mother and I couldn't thnk of anyone who deserved the "honor" more. Or anyone I wanted at my side more!

HobokensFury · June 2012

My godfather walked me down because he was the man that raised me.

jyoung630 · June 2012

My father is walking me halfway and my groom is walking me the rest of the way.

gundy21 · June 2012

I walked with both of my parents, so did my DH. We are lucky that both of our parents have been married for 40+ years each.

Starqueg · June 2012

My dad is walking me. If my mom was around, she'd be walking me as well, but she won't be at the wedding. Her choice.

dewingedpixie · June 2012

My father has issues walking, so unless he drops some weight it will be my daughter. She's 9 and has every right to give me in marraige. I am still hoping my dad does what he should do for himself so both of them can hand me off but I'm not counting my eggs before they hatch.

jlocascio85 · June 2012

My granfather is walking me half way and my step father is walking me the rest of the way.

runpipparun · June 2012

Fiance. We are walking together to symbolize that we are entering the marriage state together freely and equally. My mom and dad will walk together, as well.

Tina3104 · June 2012

My father passed away 20+ years ago and I would have asked my mom - but I wanted her to be able to see the whole wedding as an honored guest. So my brother in law is walking me down the aisle. And I agree - at 47 - no one is giving me away. We are calling - finally getting rid of her!

travistanya · June 2012

My bio-dad and step-dad are both walking me down the aisle. My step-dad really deserves to as he raised me but I wouldn't be the person I am today without the influence from my bio-dad.

aragx6 · June 2012

My mom is walking me. I actually like the idea of FI and I walking down together, but this will make my mom really happy and that makes me happy.

Why doesn't your mom want to do it?

TheShadyYvonne · June 2012

I'm walking down the aisle with my sister

our mom who raised us passed away 12 years ago, and I can't imagine walking down with anyone else. My dad - who's hasn't really been in my life or been a dad really my whole life ..I haven't told him yet that I'd like my sister to walk me down the aisle. I don't know how to - since in our culture, i think he feels it's his right...

i feel who ever you feel deserves it or you feel has had the most impact in your life - is who you should walk down the aisle with..

aro1589 · June 2012

My dad.

I really like the idea of both my parents walking me down the aisle, but I feel like my mom would be uncomfortable (she's shy) and it might hurt my Dad's feelings.

I'm also hacing a very traditional wedding, so that sort of bucks tradition.

random4180 · June 2012

My dad is walking me down the aisle and I wouldn't want it any other way. I was never expected to get married or to be as happy as I am (FI or no FI) and yet here I am, getting married in a little over two months and ridiculously happy. I'm very close to my family and while I never envisioned my wedding, I love the thought of my dad walking me down the aisle and wearing my veil and my big white dress, having my first dance with my new hubby and a little church wedding...

AshDreamer · June 2012

My father and my 4-year-old son are

npott044 · June 2012

I am walking down with my grandpa. My dad was not really involved in my life and my mom and I are very distant.

coopsbaby · June 2012

I'm pretty sure I'm walking myself. I would walk in with FI, but he's never been married before and is looking forward to me walking down the aisle to him. My dad did it the first time, and he and I are very close, but it's a small wedding and I'd like him to just be able to watch. I thought about my son, but that leaves my daughters out. So I'll be going solo!

Spunky414 · June 2012

I'm walking alone, I was open to walking with FI but he wanted to see me walk down the aisle to him. I'm not comfortable walking with either of my parents. I would like to have someone with me but it's not worth the drama of picking someone else.

sweetbrat89 · June 2012

my brother in walking me down the aisle i lost my dad not to long ago.

calliopeia2013 · June 2012

My mom and dad are walking me down the aisle together.

Summer2011Bride · June 2012

Both my parents (mom and dad) walked me down the aisle. I have an excellent and close relationship with both of them and they both raised me equally, so I felt it was only right to have them both escort me down. I didn't have any language about anyone "giving me away" though as I don't really get behind that notion. The officiant asked who blessed the marriage and that's when my parents said "we do."

lavie526 · June 2012

my father will walk me down the aisle

RM1982 · June 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_customs-traditions_who-is-walking-you-down-the-aisle?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:36Discussion:6fe6160d-586d-4cc0-b761-16cfe2415cfePost:6d93f302-598e-4f2a-a694-238faacba7a2">Re: who is walking you down the aisle?</a>:
[QUOTE]My dad. I really like the idea of both my parents walking me down the aisle, but I feel like my mom would be uncomfortable (she's shy) and it might hurt my Dad's feelings. I'm also hacing a very traditional wedding, so that sort of bucks tradition.
Posted by aro1589[/QUOTE]

<div>It's tradition in Jewish ceremonies for both parents to walk you down the aisle. (The groom is also escoted by both his parents)</div>

AurorasEnvy · June 2012

My dad walked me down. I'm pretty sure that these days everyone knows that the "giving away" is symbolic and nothing else.

nicoleeichelberger · June 2012

My mom walked me down. She's my best friend and has been my mother nd father figure all my life. There was no one else I'd rather have.

catwine · June 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_customs-traditions_who-is-walking-you-down-the-aisle?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:36Discussion:6fe6160d-586d-4cc0-b761-16cfe2415cfePost:f3a80079-32f7-45a4-9d8e-133650c660b6">Re: who is walking you down the aisle?</a>:
[QUOTE]My mom is walking me. I actually like the idea of FI and I walking down together, but this will make my mom really happy and that makes me happy. <strong>Why doesn't your mom want to do it?
</strong>Posted by aragx6[/QUOTE]

my mom is really traditional and thinks my dad should do it. she doesn't want me to walk alone but she also doesn't want to walk me...i'm not really sure the reason behind it except 'it's not what you do'.

RoseButtercup · June 2012

This is my second marriage, so I will be walking down the aisle with my children, aged 7 and 3. It's not a "giving mom away" thing, but instead to symbolize that we are going together to create a new family.

dancingphalanges · June 2012

My stepdad is walking me down the aisle, since he's the one that raised me and saw me through the terrible teens

hallandamber · June 2012

I've always said I wanted my little brother to walk me down the aisle, but now that it's actually in the future I'm second-guessing. My FI, Mom and FMIL all say I should have my dad do it, but I don't really believe in the "giving away" of the woman anyway. I don't want to hurt my dad's feelings, I love my dad, but my brother was always the "man" of the house, since we lived with mom. My dad wouldn't show it if he was hurt by it, so it's hard to figure out what his reaction might be. So, I'm torn and will probably put off this decision for a while. I'm glad to see I'm not the only one struggling with this decision and I'm sure it'll all work out for us no matter what we decide.

transcriber87 · June 2012

My mother who raised me by herself, was both father, mother and now best friend..My father was never really part of my life except at Christmas and on my birthday..She is also my maid of honor!

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