The other post on here about being escorted down the aisle has inspired me to write this one.
I have a while before I have to worry about this, since BF and I aren't even officially engaged yet, but it's something I've been a little concerned about for a long time.
It's really important to me not to have my father walk me down the aisle. I love my dad and we have a good relationship, but I don't like the symbolism or the concept of being "given away". I also told BF that he's not allowed to ask my dad's permission before proposing. No offense to any of you more-traditional girls; it's just not my taste.
I know my dad shares my opinions intellectually at least (he's the one who raised me to be an independent feminist) but I also feel like he might be slightly heartbroken when his only daughter tells him she doesn't want him to walk her down the aisle.
Is anyone else in a similar situation? I'm not sure how to break the news in a way that doesn't hurt his feelings.