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Both parents walking you down the aisle?

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catobx, on March 14, 2018 at 12:13 AM

Hi, I am sorry for posting so much, but I am in planning OVERDRIVE. I had originally planned to do the traditional thing of having just my father walk me down the aisle, but I am so close with both of my parents, they are so incredible and have always been supportive of me, that I feel like not...

Hi, I am sorry for posting so much, but I am in planning OVERDRIVE.

I had originally planned to do the traditional thing of having just my father walk me down the aisle, but I am so close with both of my parents, they are so incredible and have always been supportive of me, that I feel like not including my mom would be kind of...crappy. I already get a designated dance with my father, but I feel like my mom gets nothing. And she has been at some points even MORE supportive of my ideas and goals. My Dad has financially supported me through literally everything, even a theatre degree, but my mom helped too. Has anyone done the two-parent walk down the aisle? What do you guys think? I don't want to offend my dad as it is tradition for just him to give me away but some part of me feels guilty that I wouldn't include my mom in some way. They are equally incredible. Thoughts?

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Dedicated September 2018
H&MForever · on March 14, 2018 at 12:01 PM
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Both of my parents will walk me down the isle. My friend who got married 2 years ago did the same.
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Champion October 2018
Kelly · on March 14, 2018 at 12:21 PM
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I am Christian but my FH is Jewish and we will be having an interfaith ceremony! I am not close with my mom so I think I will just be escorted by my dad but not sure yet what my FH wants to do.
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KarenO · on March 15, 2018 at 1:02 AM
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I agree with PP that you should do what you want, and what feels best for your family.
I really wanted both my parents to walk me down the aisle, but my mom declined. It makes me sad, but it's her choice, and she will be beside me for most of the day. She said she would be too nervous/self-conscious - and she's always been the most social/confident one out of the three of us!
I like the idea of having her be the witness for our marriage certificate.
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Beginner April 2018
Julie · on March 15, 2018 at 1:46 AM
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I'm having my whole family give me away. My dad is in a wheelchair. My mom and two brothers are walking. They all have been so important in my life that I felt like I need to include all of them.
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Rikki · on March 15, 2018 at 2:32 AM
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My dad is walking me down the isle but my mom is marrying us.
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eikukn · on March 15, 2018 at 3:41 AM
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My mother was walked down the aisle by both her parents in a Christian ceremony about 35 years ago. Their pastor suggested it, after seeing the love and support from both parents throughout her life. When he asked "Who gives this woman in marriage?" they both responded "We do." From what I hear, it really suited them. My grandmother was a very strong willed and proud woman, and being able to stand as equal with her husband in presenting her daughter to the love of her life was important to her.

If you think it'll suite you and your family, maybe bring it up with your parents and your officiant in an open and loving way.
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