Giving Away (XP)

kimberly0315 · June 2014

So I'm not a big fan of "who gives this bride away" type thing. I don't want to use that when my dad walks me down the isle. Any other suggestions? I want my dad to walk me down and I think something needs to be said but I don't know what? Cheers.

CMGragain · June 2014

Nothing needs to be said. Your Dad escorts you down the aisle, and puts your hand in your fiance's hand, then sits down.

MollyandD · June 2014

Our minister will say, "Who presents this woman to this man?"

southernbelle0915 · June 2014

I decided not to do 'the give away' either. Both my parents walked me down the aisle. When we got to the alter, we exchanged a quick hug/kiss and they both sat down.

KatWAG · June 2014

wow. @southernbelle0915 you are back! its been a long time!

southernbelle0915 · June 2014

KatWAG said:

wow. @southernbelle0915 you are back! its been a long time!

what up what up! it's been a while - crazy few months. I'm so glad to see a bunch of yall are still here!! Hope Chicago is good and the "new" (not so new anymore) house is treating you well.

KatWAG · June 2014

southernbelle0915 said:

KatWAG said:

wow. @southernbelle0915 you are back! its been a long time!

what up what up! it's been a while - crazy few months. I'm so glad to see a bunch of yall are still here!! Hope Chicago is good and the "new" (not so new anymore) house is treating you well.

Glad to have you back! Chicago is hot and swampy but good!

MairePoppy · June 2014

Nothing has to be said. When my husband walked my daughter down, he shook our SIL's hand and kissed DD's cheek. They whispered something to each other and my husband took his seat. It was very sweet.

manateehugger · June 2014

Nothing has to be said. We plan on hugs and handshakes and moving along.

After we do our "declaration of intent," our pastor asks all the parents to stand and says something like, "Do you offer your blessings and support to this couple as they are joined in marriage?" And they respond, "We do." You could work in something like that if you just want something to be said.

Vivandiere8 · June 2014

When my father walked me down the isle he simply handed me off to my fiance. No one said anything about "who gives this woman", but then it was a Catholic ceremony and I think that's always how they do it, the idea being the bride and groom give themselves away to each other. I think even in other Christian denominations it's often optional, but like the veil people some times like to do it simply because it traditional and what their parents did. Just talk to your officiant to make sure you are all on the same page.

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