Walking down the isle

Re: Walking down the isle

• Jen4948 member

  

  January 2013

  My cousin did that-she had divorced parents on hostile terms with each other, so I think she felt this would be the best way to go.  It wasn't weird.

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• MrsGandthebeag member

  

  January 2013

  I'm sorry for the loss of your dad.  It's "aisle" not "isle."  I think it's kind of sad when brides walk alone.  I've never seen it in real life, only heard about it and seen pics.  I would recommend walking with your mom.  But, really you can do whatever you'd like.  There's no right and wrong.  

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• sarahroslansky member

  

  January 2013

  I don't think there's anything wrong with walking alone, and I certainly don't think it's sad. I like the symbolism of no one else  "giving you away", you're giving yourself away! That being said it might mean a lot to your mom to walk you down the aisle. If she doesn't mind you walking without her, though, I say go for it!

  

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• SmallenForever member

  

  January 2013

  What if your FI walked down, got you, and walked you up? Or both of you walked together? I've seen the former done before and it was so sweet and beautiful. 

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• crystaldbl

  

  January 2013

  I was thinking of having him meet me half way.

  

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• artbyallie mod

  

  January 2013

  H's best friend's wife lost her dad as well, and so did a friend we went to college with. The former had the pastor make a comment about the Church as the bride of Christ and then he told the groom to go get his bride. So he went back up the aisle and walked her in. It was very touching. The latter friend was escorted by her mother, which was also nice. You can walk with anyone you like. Or alone, if you prefer.

  

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• happywife2b

  

  January 2013

  I have seen this, and she was stunning there in her confident solitude. If you have gusto it shouldn't be a problem.

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• Sassenach1743 member

  

  January 2013

  May I ask why you don't like the idea of your mother walking you? 

  
  

  If it is simply that you don't have a close relationship with her then there is no need to elaborate. But if you're worried that it will look odd or that people will think it's weird, I assure you that it is not weird and will not look odd. Sounds like your mom loves you and wants to support you on your wedding day. She is, after all, your sole surviving parent. Consider giving her the honor and enjoy the moment with her. 

  
  

  My mom is walking with me

  
  

  

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• crystaldbl

  

  January 2013

  In Response to Re:Walking down the isle:[QUOTE]May I ask why you don't like the idea of your mother walking you?nbsp;If it is simply that you don't have a close relationship with her then there is no need to elaborate. But if you're worried that it will look odd or that people will think it's weird, I assure
  you that it is not weird and will not look odd. Sounds like your mom loves you and wants to support you on your wedding day. She is, after all, your sole surviving parent. Consider giving her the honor and enjoy the moment with her.nbsp;My mom is walking with me: Posted by brita722[/QUOTE]
  
  
  My mom and I don't have such a great relationship either. She is drama drama drama.

  

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• OliveOilsMom member

  

  January 2013

  If you want to walk alone, do it.  I also like the idea of walking with your FI or having him meet you half way.  Or is there an uncle or grandfather to walk you?  There really is no wrong answer here. 

  

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• crystaldbl

  

  January 2013

  In Response to Re:Walking down the isle:[QUOTE]If you want to walk alone, do it.nbsp; I also like the idea of walking with your FI or having him meet you half way.nbsp; Or is there an uncle or grandfather to walk you?nbsp; There really is no wrong answer here.nbsp; Posted by OliveOilsMom[/QUOTE]
  
  
  I do have a grandfather and an uncle that I have always been close to but my mom is a bit wacko. She gets jealous of other people that I am close with. I really just want to avoid her drama. I think i'm going to have FI meet me half way. Thanks for all the suggestions.

  

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• Dreamergirl8812 member

  

  January 2013

  I really like the idea of your groom walking you or meeting you halfway (talk about symbolism). There is absolutely nothing wrong with walking by yourself. But: I think I'm going to be terrified walking down the aisle with everyone staring at me. Not to mention the whole wedding thing that's about to happen. So when I started picturing my wedding day (not one of those girls who's always thought about her future wedding), I realized I need someone to cling to!

  
  
  
  

  
  
  
  
  

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• Lisag72 member

  

  January 2013

  I'm walking myself half way down the isle and my fiance's son is going to meet me half way and bring me to his dad.
  It's your wedding ...You can do whatever you want. Don't let anyone tell you differently !

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