Who walked you down the aisle?

[LuvLuvLuv]

i'm going by myself.

my father passed away 2 years ago. the last few things he said to me before he passed away was, "i'm sorry i won't be there to walk you down the aisle..." and he went on about how he dreamed about me having a big wedding. well after that, my step-mom (biological isn't in the picture) suggested my uncle walk me down, but i politely declined. no one can replace my father, and he wanted to be there so badly. so i'll walk by myself, and in the front row there will be an empty seat with his picture frame.

 

[2nd Time Bride]

i'm going by myself.

my father passed away 2 years ago. the last few things he said to me before he passed away was, "i'm sorry i won't be there to walk you down the aisle..." and he went on about how he dreamed about me having a big wedding. well after that, my step-mom (biological isn't in the picture) suggested my uncle walk me down, but i politely declined. no one can replace my father, and he wanted to be there so badly. so i'll walk by myself, and in the front row there will be an empty seat with his picture frame.

Not wanting to pirate the thread but Luv - check out these memorial items, I ordered the memorial vase for my gram and it's beautifully simple. I thought of the Treasured Memory Frame when I read your post.

http://www.exclusivelyweddings.com/Weddings/Wedding-Accessories/Ceremony-Accessories/Memorial-Candle

 

[Boston Disney Bride]

I had both my parents walk me down. It was a moment in my wedding that was so special to me. I loved being able to include my mom and my dad in that part of the wedding. Here is a pic of how it looks. I know that Rev Tim Herring guided us on where they should put there hands...he told them to rest there hand on the small of my back...

 

[mzozzietj]

My two brothers walked me down the aisle.

 

[disfan melissa]

I don't think tradition really matters that much any more. You should do whatever makes you happy.

Prob should not be asking this on here but does anyone know when a flower girl should be reconsidered and be a jr bridesmaid? I was thinking Jr. Bridesmaid should be about 12 yrs old and up. Any suggestions?

I totally agree that brides should do what makes them happy for walking into the ceremony!

I had both my parents walk me down the aisle, in line with the Jewish tradition but we did have an interfaith ceremony. I feel very lucky to have had a few moments alone with both of my parents before getting married and after everyone else had already gone into the WP.

But, I think what works for you is definitely the best way. A wedding is one of the few days in life where you get to be totally selfish and do what you want. I say go for will make you happiest, no matter what the tradition is.

 

[Skylarr29]

My mother walked me down the aisle since my dad passed away when I was in grade school. It was right for us. I was going to walk alone but I'm so glad I decided to walk down with my mom. It was such a nice moment standing there in the wedding pavilion trying not to cry and waiting for those doors to open.

 

[Saraheg2107]

I am Jewish and we are following tradition to an extent. My parents are going to walk me halfway down the aisle. Then my DF (at that point almost DH!) will come down and meet us and he and I will walk the rest of the way together.

 

[ckpoodge]

I'm walking myself down the aisle, but that's because I refuse to choose who gets the "honors".

My mother and father divorced when I was 4, and she remarried to a man that has been in our lives for the past 23 years. I would feel bad not asking him.

But then what about my father? He lives out of state, but we are still close (we talk every weekend) and I visit him every year. I would feel worse not asking him!

So, since I won't make the decision, each father will be walking their wives (my mother and my step-mother) down the aisle, and the fathers will wait at the end of the aisle, one on each side. One will kiss me, then the other, and I will join my husband to be.

The only other option would be to have both of them walk me down the aisle, but then it looks like they're dragging me to prison. Don't want that!