Who walks you down the aisle?

Honey, whatever you want to do, then that's what you do. Do you have a brother/uncle/male figure that you're close to? Is this person worthy enough to have this important role? If so, then that's your answer. If not, honey, walk alone or meet your FH halfway. It's all up to you.

I agree with Septbride. I think your FH meeting you half way sounds nice. I've never seen it done, but can imagine it looking beautiful.

Princess

Sorry to hear about your dad.
My father isn't attending our wedding (oh well...) so I'm having my favorite/closest uncle meet me half way down the isle (I wanted to have some time to shine on the isle alone) and he will walk me to the alter, and also give me away.
I agree w/SeptBride...do what YOU want to do...folks don't have to 'get it' only you do.

I'm walking myself down aisle. No one held my hand this far so why pretend on the best day of my life. But that's me . . .

Hey there Classy, my prayers are with you for your dad. My oldest brother walked me down the aisle. My father wasn't a part of my life when I was younger. But he tried to make up for it in my adult years. He is more like a friend than a dad to me. My oldest brother was always there fore me. I wouldn't have had anyone else walk me down the aisle. It's your wedding, you can be creative and have anyone you would like to walk you down the aisle. Just know that sometimes people will not agree with your decisions, but it's your wedding -- do it your way.

Classy I will say a pray for your Father. I agree with the wisdom of the brides. It's your day and you "get" what your walk represents, which is what is most important. My father passed away when I was very young. I don't get along with my stepdad all the time, so I was thinking about having my 13 yr old nephew walk me, he is the closest thing to my biodad.

[quote="mllyles79"] so I was thinking about having my 13 yr old nephew walk me, he is the closest thing to my biodad.
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That's really unique idea, I have never heard of something like having your nephew, especially since he's so young walk you down the isle... and I like it. I'm sure it'll mean so much to your nephew, and you.

Classy, I'm praying for your father. About a year and a half ago, I wasn't sure if my father would survive his battle with cancer but now, Thank the Lord, he's been in remission for quite some time now.

You can always walk by yourself. Or you can always walk with your mother too. (My friend did that.)

Whatever makes you happy, we will be there to support you. Tell any of those haters that they will have to deal with your vibride sistas.

Classy,

I guess I will just say an AMEN to what the vibrides are saying here and agree that you should do it YOUR way. I wouldn't even suggest you do it differently. You came up with that idea, so obviously it was something God laid on your heart....so listen to your heart(God) :)

Actually, I like the idea of you starting off by yourself and your fh meeting you halfway. It symbolizes you as a single woman walking along and figuring things out alone, then meeting your fh and now you have someone to walk beside you and you too conquering things togethor. I dont know if you disgusted this with your father, but that way no one gets hurt.

[quote="ClassyCounselor"]I'm walking myself down aisle. No one held my hand this far so why pretend on the best day of my life. But that's me . . .

glad I won't be the only one walking alone, even if half-way
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My father is deceased, so I walked down by myself. My ONLY other option would've been my mother. But people didn't 'get' that concept either. Folks were like 'don't you have an uncle or cousin to walk with you?'. Yes, I have tons, but not one is that close to me. Why bother or fake it? Do you Classy!

Girl, people are going to talk even if you spent $1 million on your wedding. Don't let anyone discourage what you want to do. IF they ask you why, tell them because that's how you want it. If they keep asking questions, ask them are they paying for the wedding.

People kill me always having something to say! Tell them to mind their damn business!

I know that's right, Septbride! I was in that 'mind your own business, you didn't pay for a darn thing!' mode toward the end.

YOUR WEDDING, YOUR WAY! The less opinions the less headaches.

Cinny, I caught a flashback. lol But, I meant what I said.

My father has passed away so my mother will be giving me away and I couldnt have anyone else to do this other than her.

I will keep you father in my prayers, as well. I have been considering walking half way alone then my fiance' meeting me the rest of the way, but am also considering allowing my big brother or my 10 yr. old son walking me down the aisle. I agree with everyone else and say do what is in YOUR heart.

I think that would be so cute for your son to walk you down the aisle.

[quote="Musikana"]I'm walking myself down aisle. No one held my hand this far so why pretend on the best day of my life. But that's me . . .
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I am with Musikana on this one. I have a family friend that I asked but he is unable to make it. There isn't anyone else I apperciate that much to give them that honor.

Dang skippy!!

Nowadays people are creating their own traditions. If someone chooses to walk alone -- it will still be a beautiful and memorable ocassion -- besides the spotlight will be solely on the bride -- now that's what I'm talking about!

I like the idea of the bride walking down the aisle and having the groom meet her half way. I think it symbolizes a woman going through life alone and meeting the man she will spend the rest of her life with and they continue there life togethor.

i'm walking alone, but it's okay with me. i have never met my biological father, i have a "stepdad" but i don't like or respect him and i am not the kind of person who puts on airs and my fh asked my son to be a groomsman. the only other person i would ask would be my brother, but he is in iraq and won't be home in time for the wedding. but hey, it's my time to shine anyway, and i know GOD always walks with me!!

[quote="sweetnlow74"]i'm walking alone, but it's okay with me. i have never met my biological father, i have a "stepdad" but i don't like or respect him and i am not the kind of person who puts on airs and my fh asked my son to be a groomsman. the only other person i would ask would be my brother, but he is in iraq and won't be home in time for the wedding. but hey, it's my time to shine anyway, and i know GOD always walks with me!!
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Amen!
I am also walking alone since I have been married before

As of now my father will be walking mw down the aisle. He is starting to lose his sight in one eye, so we will see if he will be able on my wedding date, if he is unable my brother will.

[quote="ClassyCounselor"]If your father couldn't walk you down the aisle, who is next in line? Is there etiquette with that?

My situation: my father is doing really bad with his cancer battle and won't be attending my wedding. :o( I don't know if I should walk alone or ask someone else and if I asked someone, I don't know who that would be. Your thoughts ladies.

ETA: I read on another board that a bride had her groom meet her half-way. I liked that idea, but it was shot down by everyone I mentioned it to and then someone said that no one attending the wedding would "get it."
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Girl let your man meet you halfway! I love that idea. I wanted my son who is 13 to walk me down, I just recently became close with my dad, but son really wanted to be apart of the ceremony, so my FH made him his second best man. Since a little boy he's always wanted to wear a white suit, he says now is his chance.

My 12 year son is walking me down the aisle to my FH and My Dad (who will be doing the ceremony) ..and my son and 2 daughters (11 and 6) will be giving me away with a big ...WE DO GRANDDADDY!

[quote="Turiya"]My 12 year son is walking me down the aisle to my FH and My Dad (who will be doing the ceremony) ..and my son and 2 daughters (11 and 6) will be giving me away with a big ...WE DO GRANDDADDY!
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THAT WILL BE TOOOOO CUTE!!!!!!!!

I thought of having my Dad walk me down the aisle. But it will be his second time walking me. And I know he'll probably be thinking, "Man I hope this is it" ..LOL! So being walked down by him a second time doesn't seem like it would be as special. I'm really not sure what I should do. Is it traditional for the bride to walk alone the second time around?

Can't help there niki - all the divorced brides I know haven't tried again yet!

My dad's walking me down. If it wasn't him it would be my uncle (mother's youngest brother).

Hey, Niki! You already know the Vibride motto, YOUR DAY, YOUR WAY! This will be be 2nd marriage and I plan to have my Dad walk me down the aisle. (The first marriage was at the courthouse).

[quote="SeptBride"]Girl, people are going to talk even if you spent $1 million on your wedding. Don't let anyone discourage what you want to do. [/quote]

Sorry to hear about your dad Classy. My prayers are with you and your family during this trying time.

May I say then I totally agree with SeptBride; people will always have something to say regardless. A friend whose parents have passed on had her eldest brother walk her down the aisle. Another friend whose dad was also too ill to attend the ceremony had her youngest brother (bcos she is closest to him than the elder ones) walk her down the aisle.

All in all, this is your day and you should follow YOUR heart...

Classy ~ your day, your way. I'm sorry to hear about your dad and my prayers are with you and your family. Your mom can walk you down the aisle, brother, sister, uncle, anyone you want. Do what you want!!! It's your day.