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Being Giving Away vs. Escort

long story short this will be my second wedding ( got married over 12yrs ago when i was 19).... My dad (who didn't raise me) "gave me away" at my 1st wedding... which i didn't have control over that decision. This is MY WEDDING - I'm getting to have all of my ideas heard and done because my fiance and I are paying for it all... My older brother insisted on being my "Escort" because I'm very clumsy and its on the beach.So there is no who gives the woman question in the ceremony.. Now my Aunt (dads sis) has taken upon herself to tell my dad that my brother is "Giving me Away" -- needless to say this has hurt my dad feelings... I don't want my dad to walk me- since we've already did that 12yrs ago. My big brother and I are really close.. now my Aunt(who raised me ) is making a big deal out of this saying that if my dad isn't gonna do it then i should walk alone. My brother has already got his flight,tux and hotel... I'M NOT EVEN COUNTING ON MY DAD TO MAKE THE TRIP BECAUSE ITS COSTLY...
I don't wanna hurt anyone's feelings especially my brother.... { i don't even want a dad dance or mother son dance...}   ? HOW DO I JUST LET MY DAD DOWN EASY - CAUSE I REALLY DON'T WANT HIM TO DO IT... 

Re: Being Giving Away vs. Escort

  • "Dad, no one is 'giving me away'. Brother is going to escort me down the aisle so that I don't fall over. I can't wait to see you at the wedding!"
  • Just explain the situation to your dad.
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  • Ditto PP about just talking to your dad.  Also you should take your link out of your signature as it lists your full names and entire details of your wedding day.
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  • You also don't need to have the part where the officiant asks "who gives this woman"...
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  • Oh and I agree with the PP who said you really need to take down the link for your wedding website, or at least take out the personal info.  There are some crazy people on the knot and trust me when I say you do not want them to know your last names, or the exact date and location of your wedding.
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  • Yeah I'd just have a chat with your dad and explain that no one is giving you away.  I'd also tell my aunt to keep her big mouth shut.  You know, in a loving, mature way....
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